IoM businesses get UNESCO accreditation

Thursday, 6 January 2022 07:26

Fourteen island businesses have gained UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man accreditation after taking part in a training course.

'Sustainable Mann' was a six part workshop series on how businesses can become more "environmentally-mindful".

They were put on by UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, the Department of Enterprise, Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce, One World Centre and University College Isle of Man.

Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, Clare Barber, says by taking positive actions in their day to day operations, businesses can contribute towards a sustainable future.

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