Who is responsible for cutting emissions? It’s a question we frequently hear as we imagine you do. If you’re someone who is trying to be greener at home or at work, you might be hearing it from your colleagues and friends too. “How and why should individuals change how they live, isn’t it the responsibility …
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy for most of the world, but they also contribute to the climate crisis by emitting greenhouse gases that warm up the planet. As fossil fuel prices rise and affect our cost of living, we can take steps to reduce our dependence on them and save money and …
World Environment Day this year is focused on beating plastic pollution. Here we will share some easy ways for you to take action on plastic and share some ideas on how we can help reduce its immediate effects on nature. How to reduce our use of plastic Wealthier nations typically use the largest amounts of …
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Did you know that on average driving accounts for 20% of an individual’s carbon footprint? And that a jumbo jet pumps out 1 tonne of carbon every 8 miles? The way we travel to work, on holidays or even to the shop, has a significant impact on our carbon footprint. That’s why we all need …
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Paul Dickinson, founder Chair of CDP and co-host of Outrage and Optimism podcast shares his reasons to be optimistic, and highlights why you really matter
Like millions of citizens around the world, we’re so excited about two weeks of great sport coming soon from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, and did you know that Birmingham 2022 is also working to create a carbon-neutral legacy. If you’d like to be part of their exciting global sustainability plans, you can join athletes, …
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It’s that time of year when lots of us look forward to some sun and start planning for the holidays. As well as it being a time to treat you and your family, it can also be. time for big carbon footprints. There are many options, choices, places to visit, promises of eco-travel and eco …
Petrol prices have been rising for some time and oil prices have now reached a 14-year high. The devastating situation in Ukraine has realised the close connection between energy consumption and national security. Oil prices are linked to petrol and diesel prices, so to help you reduce your fuel use in your car, here are a …
As COP26 gets underway more and more people are asking what they can do to cut their carbon footprint and support this historic meeting.
Well over 1000 businesses and nearly 500 cities have committed to reach Net Zero through the UN’s Race to Zero campaign. The Science Based targets initiative and We Mean Business are also supporting businesses to cut emissions in line with what is required to prevent climate change spiralling out of control. These commitments focus on business operations, covering either Scopes 1 …
A new way for companies to cut carbon footprints as they go Net Zero Read More »