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The Green Claims Code – Avoiding Greenwashing
In recent times, big names in almost every industry have been named and shamed for misleading customers with green claims. Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company’s products are more environmentally sound. Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a…Read More »
ESOS Phase 3 Webinar
ESOS is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for British organisations who have 250+ employees or annual turnover in excess of £44 million. On Thursday 21st April 2022, Groundwork hosted a webinar detailing more about the energy assessment, providing tips and advice to businesses who were unsure how to get started.
What is a Carbon Management Plan?
Any organisation looking to reduce their emissions, meet net zero targets, or simply have a better understanding of their environmental impact should make a Carbon Management Plan a priority. Not only will it help you reduce emissions and reach targets, it can improve risk management, save costs through efficiency measures and help your organisation stand…Read More »
Free Q&A Webinar: ESOS Phase 3
ESOS is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for British organisations who have 250+ employees or annual turnover in excess of £44 million. If you’re unsure if your business qualifies, if you’re struggling to get started, or you need help sourcing a Lead Assessor, join Groundwork’s Q&A webinar for answers to all these questions, and more. Agenda…Read More »
Is your business ready for ESOS Phase 3?
What is ESOS Phase 3? ESOS stands for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and 2023 marks the deadline of the third phase of the regulation, which takes place every four years. The ESOS scheme assesses energy use in a business’s premises, industrial processes, and transportation method. This review process allows the UK government to…Read More »
How to Prevent Pollution
Contaminated water can pollute the environment, through activities such as vehicle washing, manufacturing, water cooling and cleaning of food production equipment. Read this blog to find out more.
Sustainable Supply Chain
Research from McKinsey shows that 90% of a business’s environmental impact comes from their supply chain, however, establishing a Sustainable Supply Chain is no easy task. In this blog we explore what a Sustainable Supply Chain is, the benefits and how to get started.
How Can an Environmental Management System Support My Business?
More than ever, businesses across the country are looking to improve their environmental performance. Following the UK Government publishing their Net Zero Strategy and a successful COP26, organisations want the advantage of being in the foreground when it comes to operating in a sustainable way. Implementing an Environmental Management System.
Commercial Energy Efficiency
One of the most important steps towards running a sustainable business is making sure that your energy efficiency is as good as it can be. There are many things to think about when assessing your commercial energy efficiency, but we’ve highlighted five easy steps to help you improve the energy efficiency of your business.