Goodbye Carbon Neutral, Hello Net Zero!

End of the phrase ‘Carbon Natural’ For many years Carbon Neutral was the phrase being used by politicians and businesses, claiming that once businesses reached the prestigious position of carbon neutral, climate change would no longer be the big challenge that everyone made out. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case. Carbon neutrality allowed businesses to offset…Read More »

Sustainable Procurement: Establishing the Basis for a Responsible Business

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, sustainable procurement has emerged as a fundamental pillar of responsible and ethical business practices. By integrating sustainability into the procurement process, businesses can make a profound impact on environmental conservation, social well-being, and long-term economic viability. In this article, we explore the importance of laying the groundwork for sustainable procurement…Read More »

Net Zero for SME’s

Background to Net Zero Net Zero emissions refer to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted into the atmosphere and the amount removed from the atmosphere. It is a state where the net emissions of GHGs, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), are effectively reduced to zero. In the context of climate change,…Read More »

Myth busting Net Zero

Net Zero is a state which will only be achieved when there is a balance between greenhouse gases emitted and removed from the atmosphere by human activities.
Ahead of Net-Zero Week, which runs from 1st to 7th July, our team have been myth busting Net Zero to help you navigate the truth from the rumours.

Supporting Thornham Village Hall with EV charging points

Thornham Village Hall is a community space situated on the North Norfolk Coast. Groundwork’s Sustainability Consultants recently visited the village hall to provide advice on what the hall needed to do to take their EV charging point idea forward.

Why consider sustainable procurement?

Sustainable procurement is buying goods and services for your organisation that are good for the environment, ethically sourced, and socially responsible.
In this blog, we explore why organisations should invest time and resources into sustainable procurement.