Ape2o wins Innovator Award

Congratulations to ape2o, after the FuturePlus member won the "Innovator Award" for the Plastic Free City at the 2024 Clean City Awards Scheme awards run by City of London Corporation, and sponsored by Eastern City BID and Aldgate Connect BID.

The award recognises the hundreds of thousands of single use plastic water bottles saved from landfill by ape2o’s two Big Ape ultra-filtered, chilled still & sparkling water machines, situated in New Street Square and One New Change, which are sponsored and hosted by Landsec.

FuturePlus on Shaken Not Burned podcast to talk corporate sustainability

Our co-founder Mike Penrose, recently joined Giulia Bottaro on the Shaken Not Burned podcast to discuss the business case for sustainability.

The episode explores corporate sustainability being the new risk management: it used to be a "nice to have", now it's a business necessity.

Like risk management, a sustainability strategy forces a company to analyse what it needs to thrive in the future.

Shaken Not Burned is a podcast and newsletter to help businesses navigate the sustainable transition.

Listen to the episode here.

Last chance for tickets to Sustainable Futures Live event next week

This week we announced Christina Lewis will be our host for our 'The Evolution of DEI - What's Next for Inclusion?' on Tuesday (25 February), and there’s still a chance to book your ticket.

This event promises engaging dialogue, expert insights, and differing perspectives on a contentious issue shaping modern business practices: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

🗣 Speakers include:

➕ Jamila Brown: Director at JB Impact Agency and Former Head of Impact at Soho House
➕ Jonathan Hook FRSA: Director of Learnings and Programmes, CHX Performance
➕ Fran Fish: Head of People & Culture, Sustainable Ventures
➕ Mike Penrose: Co-Founder, FuturePlus

When: Tuesday 25 Feb 18:00 - 20:00
Where: Sustainable Ventures, County Hall, London, SE1 7PB

Book tickets here.

Sustainable Futures Live is an event series hosted by Sustainable Ventures, FuturePlus and Maddyness UK.

Strand Palace finalist in British HR Awards by New Possible

Congratulations to the team at Strand Palace on being named finalist for the British HR Awards by New Possible in the categories of 'Best Overall People Experience' and 'People Team of the Year' (<500 employees) alongside other incredible organisations.

Strand Palace was also recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for 2023 and 2024, as well as ‘Best Workplaces for Women' in 2024 by Great Place To Work UK.

Some of the hotel’s initiatives include the One Way to Excellence development program, rewarding excellence at all levels through annual and monthly awards and well-being activities such as yoga sessions and team charity fundraising events.

Sea Containers London proud official hotel partner for Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

FuturePlus member, Sea Containers London is the proud official hotel partner for British Film Institute (BFI) Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025.

From 19 to 30 March at BFI Southbank, Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival is an annual celebration of queer cinema.

Click here for the full programme.

Sea Containers London features in our new IMPACT CERTIFIED Hotels Guide, a comprehensive resource for understanding how the sustainability hospitality industry is evolving to meet the demands of eco-conscious travellers.

Download the guide here.

Babble wins Partner of the Year for third consecutive year

Congratulations to Babble, part of Graphite Capital’s portfolio, who has won Partner of the Year for the third year at the 2Ring Awards.

The award was won in partnership with Five9, supporting their customers with Cloud Contact Centres and real-time reporting to deliver customer experience excellence.