The business value of sustainability communication with Daniel Cope

Despite the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement in January 2025 and the perceived downgrading of decarbonisation as a boardroom priority, sustainability progress continues to be made. More poignantly, those organisations maintaining commitment to more sustainable, more inclusive and less extrapolative ways of doing business are gaining a competitive advantage. In this episode Cat, Jen and Dom chat with sustainability expert Daniel Cope to learn more about the role internal communication plays in driving sustainability impact.

15 Apr 2026

The UK's net zero sector is now growing three times faster than the broader economy. In summer 2025, the UK Office for Budget Responsibility confirmed that achieving net zero costs far less than inaction and renewable energy has become significantly cheaper faster than previously forecast.

Yet most of this positive news doesn’t feature in the mainstream media, overshadowed by clickbait doom-mongering headlines.

In this episode, Chartered Environmentalist Daniel Cope shares his experience of helping organisations reduce carbon emissions and waste and highlights why internal communication is an integral element of sustainable business.

 

 

S15, E7 – The business value of sustainability communication with Daniel Cope Transcript

 


About Daniel Cope

Dan is a Chartered Environmentalist and the Founder of Green Lark Environmental Solutions, bringing nearly two decades of experience helping organisations navigate the realities of climate change. His work spans small enterprises to global multinationals, supporting leaders to cut emissions, strengthen resilience, and embed sustainability into strategic decision‑making.

Driven by a belief that environmental stewardship and economic viability must work in tandem, Dan specialises in carbon accounting, net‑zero strategy, and the development of credible, measurable emission‑reduction programmes. He is known for translating complex climate data into clear, actionable insight, and for challenging organisations to recognise both their impact and their opportunity to lead.

A passionate climate‑change speaker, Dan works to move climate action beyond political polarisation, helping organisations communicate with clarity and purpose. His focus is on enabling leaders to reduce emissions in ways that enhance performance, credibility and long‑term value.

 

Find Daniel on LinkedIn:                   https://www.linkedin.com/in/copedaniel/

Greenlark:                                          https://www.greenlark.co.uk/