Watford Borough Council is pleased to announce the successful delivery of the first Watford Business Pledge Lunch & Learn session, held on Wednesday 25 February 2026...
The event brought together organisations from across the borough to learn, connect and explore ways to champion responsible and community minded business practices.
The council extends its thanks to all attendees who took the time to participate and contribute to strengthening Watford’s vibrant business network. The session welcomed a mix of new faces as well as many existing Watford Business Pledge organsiations, highlighting the growing momentum behind the initiative.
Attendees heard from Paul Bevington, Mike Lewis and Terence Ritchie of EMW Law, who shared their organisation’s inspiring journey to achieving B-Corp certification. Their presentation offered valuable insight into how businesses of all sizes can embed sustainability, responsibility and strong community engagement into their operations.
A copy of the presentation slides is available, and the session recording can be provided on request.
The session received strong feedback from attendees, who described it as, “Very helpful and insightful”, “Very inspiring” and “Very informative”.
This positive response reflects the growing interest among Watford businesses in sharing knowledge, improving operational responsibility and strengthening their role within the local community.
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, said: “It was great to see so many local organisations coming together with a shared commitment to doing business responsibly and supporting our community. The Watford Business Pledge is helping to create a thriving, sustainable and connected local economy, and I’m proud to see our businesses leading the way. My thanks go to all who took part in this first Lunch & Learn session, and I look forward to welcoming even more organisations to future events.”
Terence Ritchie from EMW Law, said “As a proud Watford business and Ambassador of the Watford Business Pledge, we were delighted to be asked by Watford Borough Council to contribute to this hugely important initiative and connect with other businesses that are passionate about making a difference in the Watford community. We believe that through collaboration and bringing local business together, collectively, we can give something meaningful back to our community. We encourage more businesses to get involved and become part of future events.”
The Watford Business Pledge is a key Watford Borough Council initiative aimed at supporting businesses to learn from one another, strengthen local collaboration, and champion good business practice across the borough. Through events such as the Lunch & Learn, the Council continues to foster a sustainable, inclusive and connected local economy.
Businesses interested in joining the Watford Business Pledge, taking part in future Lunch & Learn sessions, or staying informed about upcoming events should contact the Council’s Economic Development team economicdevelopment@watford.gov.uk
