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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On the 12 September 2023, in Ely Cathedral Julia King, The Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng FRS FMedSci, gave a presentation on “Net Zero: Critical, but not Enough” This is now recorded and can be accessed from the link at the bottom of this article. Climate change impacts depend on the level of greenhouse
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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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On Tuesday 12 September 2023 @ 17:00 hrs Cambridgeshire ACRE, the local rural development charity, is hosting an online session via Zoom exploring how communities can make use of their outdoor spaces to help boost their local wildlife, creating a more diverse, wildlife friendly local environment. The event “Conserving nature and boosting biodiversity by greening
The release of the new Barbie film is just the excuse the RSPB have been waiting for to bring on the “Barbie birds” together for a star-studded premiere of pink prancers. Come and see the top ten. But it is worth thinking about the impact of Climate change on birds in the UK. The 2017
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We live, work and travel in regions, cites, towns and communities, but energy systems are still very centralised. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Prospering from the Energy Revolution programme has explored the potential of smart local energy systems and place-based approaches the a £104 million, five-year programme. The programme ended in March 2023, leaving a
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What’s East Cambs District Council doing about climate change? East Cambs District Council has set a long-term vision for a Cleaner, Greener East Cambridgeshire. This includes reversing the decline in nature, delivering net zero carbon emissions for the Council’s operations and helping others reduce their emissions. Under it’s Environment Plan for 2023-24. The Environment Plan
What’s East Cambs District Council doing about climate change? East Cambs District Council has set a long-term vision for a Cleaner, Greener East Cambridgeshire. This includes reversing the decline in nature, delivering net zero carbon emissions for the Council’s operations and helping others reduce their emissions. Under it’s Environment Plan for 2023-24. The Environment Plan
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What’s East Cambs District Council doing about climate change? East Cambs District Council has set a long-term vision for a Cleaner, Greener East Cambridgeshire. This includes reversing the decline in nature, delivering net zero carbon emissions for the Council’s operations and helping others reduce their emissions. Under it’s Environment Plan for 2023-24. The Environment Plan
Update: Since the Open Day, Peacocks Meadow in Littleport is about to start building its eagerly awaited eco-pond thanks to a Pride of Place grant from East Cambridgeshire District Council. The community garden has been awarded £13,414 towards the cost of building the 15 metre pond which will boost the environment for a broad range
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