The Federation of Small Businesses (fsb) considers that the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses and self-employed are critical to reaching the UK Government’s 2050 net zero target and paving the way to a greener future. But, reducing carbon emissions won’t happen overnight, and the roadmap will look different for every business depending on where you […]
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Carbon Offsetting, Capture and Removal are big pieces of the net-zero jigsaw which are still to be finally shaped and cemented into place. As a sector in development, it has undergone some of the growing pains seen during the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s, suffering from a lack of clarity, stability and reliability leading
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Investors in the Environment (iiE) is a national environmental accreditation scheme designed to help organisations save time and money, reduce their impact on the environment, and get recognition for their progress. iiE is an accessible and proven route to help organisations get started on their sustainability journey and keep going. It was developed by Peterborough
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Peterborough PECT created the a national environmental accreditation scheme “Investors in the Environment” in 2010 to bridge the enormous gap between businesses and effective environmental management. One aspect of this course covers how to calculate a basic carbon footprint. What is a carbon footprint? A corporate carbon footprint describes the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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New report by the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) and Lloyds Bank finds three key changes needed to help business hit Net Zero: Government should review its support and advice to SMEs on moving to Net Zero Large businesses and institutions must continue to drive behaviour change in their supply chains Government should demonstrate commitment and consistency in its Net Zero plans The recommendations are
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This free Low carbon Business Support Workshop will take place on  18-19 September 2023 at New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Weald, Huntingdon PE28 4YE. This two-day workshop is the final opportunity to take advantage of this invaluable resource and receive expert guidance, hints and tips that will help Cambridgeshire businesses navigate their low
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Investors in the Environment (iiE) have launched the Green Champion Course for businesses. This course will provide learners with the skills to understand their organisation’s environmental impact and the tools to implement an effective Environmental Management System to make improvements. Everyone and every business has a role to play in a sustainable future. As a
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