COTSWOLD FAYRE: Sustainability and Compassion as a B Corp Leader
The IMPACT Game Changers™ with Nupur Saxena
Release Date: 02/12/2025
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COTSWOLD FAYRE: Sustainability and Compassion as a B Corp Leader
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In this enlightening episode of THE IMPACT GAME CHANGERS™ PODCAST, we sit down with Paul Hargreaves, CEO and founder of Cotswold Fayre, to explore the revolutionary concept of compassionate leadership and the rising influence of B Corps. Paul, an author renowned for his books "Forces for Good" and "The Fourth Bottom Line," shares his inspiring journey and the innovative practices he's implemented within his own business. We dive into the grand opening of Paul's sustainable restaurant and food hall, exploring the sustainability initiatives and unique features that set it apart. ...
info_outlineIn this enlightening episode of THE IMPACT GAME CHANGERS™ PODCAST, we sit down with Paul Hargreaves, CEO and founder of Cotswold Fayre, to explore the revolutionary concept of compassionate leadership and the rising influence of B Corps. Paul, an author renowned for his books "Forces for Good" and "The Fourth Bottom Line," shares his inspiring journey and the innovative practices he's implemented within his own business. We dive into the grand opening of Paul's sustainable restaurant and food hall, exploring the sustainability initiatives and unique features that set it apart.
Throughout our conversation, Paul explains the pivotal role of compassionate leadership, its connection to tackling climate change, and how it can be pivotal in a changing world. Join us as we uncover the principles behind Paul's leadership philosophy and learn how businesses can cultivate a purpose-driven approach to growth and sustainability.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Paul Hargreaves’ book ‘The Fourth Bottom Line’
- Efforts to minimise Carbon Footprint and Packaging
- Gratitude in the Face of Challenges
- Strategies for Compassionate Leadership
- B Corp Movement Impact
- Vision for 2030
- Inspiration from the Business Journey
KEY QUOTES:
- Compassionate Wake-Up Call: "The reality that our actions are killing people or certainly making it difficult for them to earn a living hit me at that point on the stage. And that compassion for those people really is what then drove us further, faster to doing what we can as a company to reduce our carbon emissions."
- The Rise of B Corps in the UK: " We need to do something about this for the first time. ... Even the government declared a climate emergency and haven't seen any actual evidence of what that means in reality."
- Conscious Consumerism: "More and more people are making purchasing decisions based on how good companies are, and walking away from companies that they know aren't treating people well and aren't treating the planet well."
Visit www.cotswold-fayre.co.uk or follow them on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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