Westminster Business Council is proud to announce that we are now a strategic partner of Westminster City Council’s Sustainable City Charter — a borough-wide initiative designed to accelerate environmental action and support organisations in transitioning to a low-carbon, resilient future.
If your organisation has premises within Westminster, this is your moment to step forward and join a growing community of businesses committed to reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and shaping a greener local economy.
Why We’re Supporting the Sustainable City Charter
At WBC, ESG is not an add-on — it is embedded in everything we do. From our ESG in Property & Construction Network to our work on social value and supplier development, we connect SMEs, Corporate organisations, and Public Sector partners to create a sustainable and inclusive local economy.
Becoming a strategic partner to the Sustainable City Charter reinforces this mission. Together with Westminster City Council, we will help businesses of all sizes:
- Reduce their environmental impact
- Access tools, support and peer learning
- Share best practice across sectors
- Demonstrate leadership in sustainability
- Strengthen social value outcomes
- Build a fairer, greener borough
What Is the Sustainable City Charter?
The Charter is a free, accessible framework that supports organisations in taking practical steps to improve environmental performance. Signatories commit to actions across areas such as:
- Energy efficiency
- Waste reduction
- Air quality
- Green procurement
- Sustainable buildings
- Climate adaptation
You don’t need to be an expert — the Charter provides resources, guidance and a collaborative network to help you progress at your own pace.
📍 If you have premises in Westminster, you’re eligible to join.
Why It Matters
Westminster is home to over 50,000 businesses — from micro enterprises to global headquarters — and together, our collective impact is substantial. Small actions across thousands of organisations can transform the borough’s environmental future.
By joining the Charter, you will:
Strengthen your ESG credentials
Show clients, partners, and employees that sustainability is central to your operations.
Reduce operational costs
Energy efficiency and waste reduction often go hand-in-hand with improved margins.
Join a city-wide sustainability community
Collaborate with fellow businesses, share insights, and learn from best practice.
Contribute to a fairer and greener Westminster
Be part of shaping a borough that supports people, prosperity and the planet.
Our Commitment
As a strategic partner, WBC will:
- Promote the Charter across our networks
- Support business sign-ups through our events and programmes
- Connect signatories with suppliers and solutions
- Provide platforms for knowledge-sharing, case studies and growth
- Continue championing ESG as a driver of sustainable economic development
We invite all businesses with premises located in Westminster — from SMEs and independents to large corporates — to join us in this borough-wide movement.
