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Bounce Back Loans – The Background The UK economy has taken a huge blow over the last year or so from the Coronavirus. The virus has forced thousands of businesses into shutting their doors – some temporarily, some for good. In order to stop this decay of UK businesses and to offer some form of …
What are flexible gas contracts? The majority of business gas contracts are known as ‘fixed’ contracts. This means that the price of gas is fixed, and all other charges are outlined and remain consistent throughout the duration of the contract. This is great for those customers who want the simplest, most straightforward gas contract available …
The EU ETS – The Basics The EU ETS (Emissions trading system) works on the fundamental basis of ‘cap and trade’. To put it simply, there is a limit placed on the total greenhouse gas emissions allowed for participants within the EU ETS which is then converted into tradeable permits (credits). These can almost be thought of as ‘tradeable allowances’. These allowances certify the holder to release a specific amount of emissions. …
What does it mean to be carbon ‘neutral’? Carbon neutrality refers to the balance between the volume of carbon released versus the volume that is removed from the atmosphere. If you sequester (remove) more carbon than you emit, either as an individual or an organisation, then you have earned the title of ‘carbon neutral’. There is an associated carbon …
Carbon Neutral Companies in the UK In June 2019 – the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to ensure net zero targets are met by 2050, effectively ending their contribution to global warming emissions. Previously the target was set as at least an ‘80% reduction from 1990 levels’. This reflects the …
Why Steve? Let’s be honest, we all know a Steve. It is likely that the mere mention of the name will have sent an image of them tumbling through your mind. Take a second to really think about them – remember all of the great qualities they have, all of the kind gestures they have …
Net Zero – What does it mean? Net zero refers to the balance between the volume of greenhouse gasses produced versus the volume that is removed from the atmosphere. Net zero will be reached when we no longer produce more greenhouse gasses than is removed. When you hear a conversation about ‘net zero’ emissions, often …
What is corporate sustainability? The term corporate sustainability refers to a new corporate management model that is becoming more and more common. It can also be considered to fall under the broader term of ‘environmental social governance (ESG)’. This management model recognises both the business needs of the company such as growth, revenue, and profit …
An organisational structure is something that all successful businesses will have – or will develop once they reach a certain scale. It is a term that describes the hierarchy of workers/employees, employers, jobs and their related responsibilities, and who they report to within the organisational structure. Often these structures will affect the flow of information …
What is an AMR Meter? An AMR meter is often confused with other types of energy meters, but hopefully after reading this article the differences as-well as the pros and cons of each become easy to see! An AMR meter creates a connection between the business client and their energy supplier. The communication only transmits …
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