As part of our Sustainability Shorts webinar series, we’ll be hosting a half hour session at 11am on the 4th June on the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI). We’ll cover who they are and how their approach supports businesses to set meaningful, science based targets which support effective carbon reduction. We’ll explain how you can…Read More »
Learn about Carbon Footprinting in less than 10 minutes!
If you’re a UK based organisation looking to make an environmental impact, you’ll need to be up to speed with all things Carbon Footprinting. Increasingly, customers are expecting to see the annual carbon footprint of a business, so its important you make steps towards calculating yours. Olivia Roberts – one of Groundwork’s Sustainability Consultant’s has…Read More »
Supporting the Coastal Exploration Company to go electric
The Coastal Exploration Company is an organisation in the East of England who offer sustainable sailing adventures along the north Norfolk coast and waterways. As part of their commitment to preserving the local environment and reducing their impacts, the company has been working with Groundwork’s Sustainability Consultants to measure their emissions and put in place…Read More »
Calculating the carbon footprint of a train wheel
Background Established in 2015, LUR is a joint venture between Lucchini RS and Unipart Rail Ltd dedicated to serving the UK rail industry. Based in the UK with facilities in Manchester and Doncaster, LUR specialises in wheelset and wheel machining, the overhaul of wheelsets, gearboxes, and bogies, as well as the manufacturing of wheels and…Read More »
Getting started with your Carbon Footprint
Introduction A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated directly or indirectly by a business, product, or process. It’s important to calculate your footprint so you can identify areas to cut emissions, meet regulatory standards, and strengthen your business’s commitment to reducing environmental impact. So, what is a Carbon Footprint and why…Read More »
Providing Carbon Management Support to GeoPlace LLP
Our Sustainable Business Services team worked with GeoPlace, an organisation that manages and maintains the primary UK address and street data, to measure and manage their greenhouse gas emissions. In 2023 we retrospectively produced the organisation’s baseline 2019 GHG Inventory (carbon footprint) and the recent year 2022, including Scope 1, Scope 2 and extending this…Read More »
Helping the Vipassana Trust understand their environmental impact
Background Vipassana Trust is an educational charity which provides 10-day residential Vipassana meditation courses to the public on a donation-only basis. In Suffolk, the charity operates out of Walnut Tree Manor; a farmstead dating back to the seventeenth century. As well as the Grade-II listed Manor House, the Suffolk site comprises a connected Coach House…Read More »
What is PPN06/21?
If your organisation is applying for a local authority or government contract you will be required to have a Carbon Reduction Plan in place in order to apply, in line with PPN 06/21. PPN 06/21 is a Procurement Policy Notice (PPN) which was published in June 2021 by the UK Government which has established criteria…Read More »
It’s not too late! Catch up on our Carbon Reduction Plan webinar
If you’re a UK based organisation looking to set a Net Zero target or reduce your carbon emissions, you’ll need to be up to speed with Carbon Reduction Plans. Increasingly, suppliers are required to have a Carbon Reduction Plans in place to be able to bid for local authority, NHS or national government work. In…Read More »
Advancing Sustainability: The Advantages of Electrifying Your Fleet for Sustainable Businesses
As businesses strive to establish sustainable practices, investing in an electric fleet has emerged as a compelling solution for organisations seeking to reduce their environmental impact and embrace eco-conscious transportation. Embracing electric vehicles (EVs) not only aids in combating climate change but also offers financial, operational, and reputational benefits to businesses committed to sustainability. In…Read More »