The net-zero agenda isn’t new; many big organizations now put sustainability at the heart of their business; with sustainability and profitability going hand in hand.
In this blog, we look at five industry leaders and share some of the actions they’re undertaking on their journey to achieve net-zero.
Energy is one of the highest costs of doing business, and one of the biggest environmental contributors. By conducting an in-depth review of how your business uses energy, you’re likely to discover that there are several key ways in which you can improve energy efficiency and optimize significant savings. Even quick, small adjustments can lead…Read More »
On the 1st April 2022, the Government introduced the plastics packaging tax (PPT). This affects businesses that manufacture or import plastic packaging, including the import of packaging which already contains goods (such as plastic bottles). In summary, the plastic tax includes: The rate of tax will be £200/tonne on plastic packaging that contains less than…Read More »
Science Based Targets are defined as such when they align with the scale of reductions required to keep global temperature increases well-below 2°C compared to pre-industrial temperatures.
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 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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
