Climate Change Risks to UK Commercial Property Businesses
As the UK transitions to Net Zero by 2050, the UK commercial property market is coming to a tipping point. Those involved – landlords, owners, surveyors – either follow the path to a low-carbon economy or face multiple climate-related risks that could threaten their business. In this blog, we delve into the biggest risks businesses […]
How Does Carbon Offsetting Work for Businesses?
By Molly Millar – Sustainability Writer Some environmental experts argue carbon offsetting is a vital tool in our fight against climate change. Others, however, claim the concept papers over the environmental sins committed by polluting businesses. So what’s the truth? Well, carbon offsetting can indeed help reduce greenhouse gas emissions – but it’s often abused […]
Climate Action for Law Firms: Sector in Focus
Do law firms have a role to play in combating climate change? Should they include environmental accounting in their business plan? The answer is a resounding, fists-slamming-on-the-desk YES. Evidence shows law firms might just hold the key to Britain becoming Net Zero by 2050. Case in point; law experts recently forced the UK government into […]
7 Ways Renewable Energy Can Save Your Business Money
By Dominic Busher – Sustainability Writer More than ever before companies are switching to renewable energy to save money whilst mitigating their environmental impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are taking advantage of renewable resources to discover huge savings, tax breaks and even extra income. We detail 7 ways renewable energy can make […]
Net Zero v Carbon Neutral: Which is Right for Your Company?
Net zero and carbon neutral are important terms to know for a business that is committed to reducing its carbon footprint to protect the planet and enhance their future business prospects. But when making your business more sustainable, the terminology can be confusing. These phrases “carbon neutral” and “net zero” are heard a lot in […]
What is a Carbon Footprint? Ultimate Guide to Carbon and Climate Terminology
What does carbon footprint mean? What are carbon emissions? What is Net Zero? This is our ultimate guide to carbon and climate-related terms. Let’s begin with the climate, climate change, global warming and all the terminology we have been hearing about for decades: What is climate change? Climate change is when weather patterns and temperatures […]