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In recent years the world has been trying to fight climate change. The temperatures and sea levels have been on the rise, weather patterns have been changing, and more and more cases of extreme weather can be observed. The effects of these changes can be felt by everyone in the world and it is likely …
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 …
According to the official site https://bcorporation.net/, a “B Corp” is a new kind of business that is attempting to balance purpose and profit. They claim to be enacting this by considering the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. They are set up to be legally obligated to do …
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 …
More businesses are beginning to use carbon offset programs in recent times. But what is carbon offsetting, how does it work and what are the pros and cons? This article will give you all the information you need. What Is Carbon Offsetting? The term carbon offsetting means to buy carbon credits that compensate for any …
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 …
It may surprise you to know this – but Penguins are some of the most calorie dense foods out there, so it makes sense as to why they would be used as a fuel source. Contained within 100 grams of Penguin is roughly 545kJ/130 kcal. They are incredibly common too – you are able to …
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The Paris Agreement, brought to us in December of 2015, is an International treaty on climate change under the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC). This agreement was born in it’s namesake of Paris, France, and was the first act of its type and is a landmark for the climate change process. 189 …