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Sustainability Shorts Webinar – First steps towards Net Zero for VCSE’s

Join Groundwork’s Sustainability Consultants at 11am on Thursday 4th December 2025 for a special Sustainability Shorts webinar designed specifically for the charity and VCSE sector. This webinar aims to help VCSE leaders and managers understand what “Net Zero” means, identify typical carbon emission categories for charities, set a Net Zero target, and begin reducing emissions,…Read More »

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Providing Carbon Management Support to AST Networks

Our Sustainable Business Consultants worked with AST Networks, a global communications business with sites across EMEA, America’s, Asia, and the Pacific, to measure and manage their greenhouse gas emissions. Our Senior Consultant Rex produced the organisation’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the baseline year 2019 to 2023 including Scope 1, Scope 2 and extending this to…Read More »

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Demystifying Scope 3 Emissions: A Practical Guide to Getting Started

At Groundwork, we work with organisations across the UK to enhance their environmental and social responsibility. One common challenge we hear about? Tackling Scope 3 emissions. In this post, we break down what Scope 3 reporting entails and how to take your first steps with confidence. Understanding the Carbon Emissions Scopes First, its important to…Read More »

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Procurement update – PPN 06/21 is now known as PPN 006

If you’re operating in the UK public procurement space, here’s a quick and important update: Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/21 has officially been renamed to PPN 006. This is a naming change only, the substance remains exactly the same. The renaming reflects a broader legislative overhaul that came into force in February 2025. Carbon Reduction…Read More »

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Register for our Environmental Management Systems Webinar – 9th October

As part of our Sustainability Shorts webinar series, we’ll be hosting a half hour webinar on Environmental Management Systems and specifically ISO 14001 at 10:30am on 9th October 2025. The session, led by our consultants Becky Rolf and Rex Kellet, will explore the benefits of implementing an Environmental Management Systems and some of the requirements of the…Read More »

Net Zero training FAQ

FAQ’s about our ISEP (formally IEMA) Pathways to Net Zero training

Who should attend this training? This ISEP Pathways to Net Zero training is ideal for sustainability leaders, supervisors and managers across all sectors, especially those responsible for:  There are no formal entry requirements, though it is beneficial if you are in a role that allows practical application of the concepts we’ll cover.  What will I learn…Read More »

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Summer Energy Efficiency Tips for Businesses

For businesses relying on air conditioning to keep people, products or machinery cool, rising summer temperatures can put extra pressure on energy usage and bills. In this blog, and as part of Groundwork’s wider Beat the Heat summer campaign, we’re highlighting smart energy efficiency measures and behaviour changes that can help businesses cut costs, reduce…Read More »

Funded Net Zero Support & Grants for Cheshire West & Chester Businesses

The Groundwork Race to Zero project supports businesses in the Cheshire West and Chester area to: Access Net Zero Grant funding Are you planning a capital project which will reduce energy use and help the region reach it’s Net Zero target? If you’re considering installing: Get in touch! Grants of £5,000 – £15,000 are available…Read More »

Beyond Net Zero: The Wider Benefits of Local Climate Action

Beyond Net Zero: The Wider Benefits of Local Climate Action

By John Taylor, Head of Capacity Building and Strategic Development, Community Energy England As someone who has spent years working in local authority, climate action and Community Energy, I can tell you this: cutting carbon is never just about hitting net zero targets. The benefits of local climate actions and projects are multiple and go…Read More »