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Our #EntrepreneurAwards are still open 📣
Do you know an inspiring entrepreneur who deserves to be celebrated?
Nominate them via your local MP by 31 Jan! Winners will receive £5000 worth of advice from Octopus.
Email [email protected] for more details 🏆
The 2023 Octopus Entrepreneur Awards are open!
Meet Cooper King Distillery @CKdistillery our 2022 winner…
Abbie and Chris were entered into the awards by their local MP @kevinhollinrake.
Find out more about the Octopus Entrepreneur awards here: octopusgroup.com/springboard…
FINAL EPISODE! In the last episode of our Agents of Change documentary series, hear from Embarrassing Bodies’ @drtosinofficial, and the founders of @OctopusVentures portfolio company @luna, as they discuss with Simon the future of #womenshealth youtu.be/Ub8sfpVPbaI
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“The scale of the problem is enormous. It needs addressing by government.”
Simon Rogerson, @Octopus_Group_ CEO, on the challenges of wet wipe pollution on the foreshore of the Thames during a clean-up with Thames21. Please get involved in the gov’t consultation on wet wipes.🧵
The Octopus Entrepreneur Awards are now open!
Last year Joe from @1683ChocPlace was put forward by his local MP @bhatti_saqib and attended the awards day at Octopus.
Here is what Joe had to say about the experience…
Find out more: octopusgroup.com/springboard…
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are the primary sources of carbon dioxide emissions - the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming and climate change. But do you know what percentage of the world's energy supply comes from fossil fuels? 🤔
29%20%
0%40%
43%60%
29%80%
7 votes • Final resultsWe're so proud of our partnership with @Thames21. We've spent almost 3 years helping one another to make a real difference on our planet.
We would really recommend them as a charity partner to any business looking to engage their employees and have a tangible impact.
Thames21 works in partnership on everything we do. We partner with corporates to deliver powerful #ESG impacts #employeeengagement #waterstewardship #climateaction #communities #biodiversity
Find out more here: thames21.org.uk/partnerwithu…
Nominations for the Octopus Springboard awards are now open!
We are delighted to welcome back the Entrepreneur Awards for another year. These annual awards provide us with a chance to celebrate those who have started their own business.
Find out more lnkd.in/edf-JWXQ
The 5th episode from our Agents of Change series is out now! 🎬 Former footballer Jermaine Pennant (@pennant83) speaks up about how an ADHD diagnosis changed his life and the founders of Inflow (@get_inflow) discuss their app. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/tFATpPWUrx0
Thank you to the Minister for Small Business for coming along to the launch of our Entrepreneur Awards yesterday. For more details go to octopusgroup.com/springboard…
🐙 Wonderful to welcome @CKdistillery to Parliament yesterday to the @OctopusEnergy Entrepreneur Awards, where they were 2021 winners. The team will be back next month for English Whisky Day, which I'm hosting to showcase the brilliant distilleries we have in England.
Yesterday we launched our Entrepreneur Awards in Parliament, thank you to all the MPs and staff who attended. For more details go to octopusgroup.com/springboard…
Fab drop in event today sponsored by @OctopusEnergy in support of their UK Springboard to encourage our entrepreneurs. Inspiring chat with Joe from @1683ChocPlace and @CKdistillery who were both worthy winners in previous years.
NEW EPISODE! To better understand the UK’s care system, Simon visits an @Octopusre care home and chats to Sir @Tony_Robinson, English TV personality and patron of older people’s charity, @aliveactivities. Watch now! ⬇️
What is the number one cause of mental health problems?
Our co-founder Simon finds out in episode three of our documentary series, Agents of Change 🌍
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/ETZ2IwQxr48
Yesterday afternoon we were pleased to welcome Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt to the Octopus offices.
The Chancellor spent time with our co-founder Chris Hulatt, discussing the different ways investment can kickstart an entrepreneurial, growth economy 🦑
Episode two is out! In the second episode of our new documentary series, Simon sat down with 20-year-old environmentalist, @BellaLack, and CEO of Octopus Energy, Greg Jackson, to discuss the future of our planet. WATCH: bit.ly/44UYkNj
Join us for a Q&A with our co-founder, Simon, and @jimmym 🎤 They’ll discuss the inspiration behind our new documentary series, Agents of Change. SIGN UP to watch the livestream 👇
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Ever wondered if you're making an impact?
Well, by working with Octopus, you’re...
👫 Supporting schools for children with educational needs
♻️ Generating green energy
🌏 Helping pioneers build businesses to change the world
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3O1MQlB
Whether you work with a large or small part of Octopus or are considering doing so, you’re a part of something much bigger – a catalyst for change. Our latest Future Generations Report will show you how much of an impact you’re having.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3O1MQlB
The most important decision we've ever made as a business? Becoming a B Corp. And we're delighted that more companies within financial services are joining the mission to make business a force for good. More on why we're better as a B Corp here 👉 bit.ly/3K0GsaG
What is a healthy business culture according to Rishi Sunak? 💼
Earlier this year, Rishi Sunak sat down with @jimmym to chat about the economy, parenting and biscuits 🍪
We're a proud sponsor of @JimmysJobs of the future podcast.
🎧 Listen here: jobsofthefuture.co/episodes/…