FORSTER COMMUNICATIONS – IMPACT REPORT 2021-22 A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE PLANET OUR COMMUNITIES OUR CLIMATE POSITIVE PLAN TARGET IS TO DRIVE ACTION WITH OUR TEAM, PARTNERS AND THOSE AROUND US. Promoting Business Declares Raising climate awareness We worked pro bono with Business with ACEVO Declares, a not-for-profit organisation As highlighted in our 2019 report Matching that raises awareness of the climate Methods to Mission, many charities have emergency, providing a creative brief and been slow to set climate goals. There are ideas for a national advertising campaign a number of reasons for this, including to attract new members. Examples of the a single-minded focus on their core advertisements are shown on the right. purpose and a lack of funds to invest in Mentoring potential B Corps green initiatives. We provided information, advice and This year we worked with the Association of encouragement to SMEs interested in Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations gaining B Corp status, supporting them (ACEVO) to raise awareness and encourage to make the change. leaders to take action. As part of this, we shared our Climate Positive Plan and offered practical cost-effective suggestions on how to measure and reduce emissions. 12