Net zero means the balance between how much greenhouse gas we add to the environment and what is taken away. It’s when, for example, no more than 10 gallons of water are pumped into a lake or river per minute but at least 15 gallons flow out each minute. In this case, the process could …
In recent years, green tariffs have been becoming increasingly popular as customers become more and more aware of the impact their choices and energy consumption habits have on the environment. But what exactly are green tariffs? If a tariff is green, it means that the customer’s electricity is generated using renewable sources. These most often …
Nowadays more and more people care about the environment and aim to change their energy consumption habits to save the planet. That’s why green tariffs are rising in popularity. If you too want to lower your impact on the environment and source your energy from renewable sources, you should consider switching to a green gas …
More and more customers decide to source their energy from green gas, which is made from biodegradable materials and is basically carbon neutral. For the time being, there are still not many suppliers in the UK that offer green gas tariffs as many rely on other renewable energy sources. Luckily for you, however, Niccolo gives …
These days customers truly care about the environment so when they look for a new provider of essential services or purchase products they look at whether the companies are environmentally friendly. The benefits of going green for your business are numerous. You will not only contribute to protecting the planet, but you will also become …
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 …
