The Net Zero Blog: together, we’ll drive change
Thoughts and insights to help you reduce carbon emissions, achieve your Net Zero target, work more sustainably and create positive change.
Why are other companies’ emissions part of my business’s carbon footprint?
We are often asked why other company’s emissions are part of my business’s carbon footprint. To reassure you, this is completely normal and carbon accountants know exactly how to deal with this. Read on for our short explanation…
21 Ways Event Companies Are Reducing Emissions
Events are important for sharing and connecting, but they must start to come with a smaller carbon footprint. Some companies are already making changes to reduce their environmental impact. Can their actions inspire your company to embrace the challenge?
30 Ways Travel Companies Are Reducing Emissions
The travel and tourism industry is experiencing rapid growth, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. However, this expansion comes at an environmental cost, contributing significantly to global emissions.
Thankfully there are LOADS of actions travel companies can take to reduce their emissions. Here are 30 ideas to get you started.
Melting Mountains: The Paradox of Ski Resorts and Climate Change
“Mont Blanc has become a symbol of climate change”, says the UNFCCC. ecollective has estimated that over 8 million skier days could be spent at resorts each year that don't have a carbon reduction plan. So what should ski resorts be doing to address their carbon footprint?
ATTA - Leading By Example
The Adventure Travel Trade Association is a membership-based community organisation for the adventure travel sector that is leading by example on sustainability. Find out about how they are measuring, reducing, leading, partnering, inspiring and enabling.
Why Activity-based Carbon Calculations are King
Have you ever asked your carbon accountant or carbon counting solution whether they are using spend or activity-based calculations?
You should, because the way your carbon consultant (or online tool) calculates your carbon emissions is really important for identifying effective reduction strategies. Find out why…
How to be a Responsible Tourism Business
Responsible tourism is about “making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit" but issues including overtourism, economic leakage and carbon emissions are making life increasingly difficult for people living in popular destinations. Tourism can become a powerhouse for positive wealth distribution to some of the most amazing places in the world and reduce its negative impacts. Read on to find out more.
Investing in Nature - A Case Study
For lots of companies, climate action means buying carbon credits and / or reducing emissions. Naturetrek is complimenting its emission reduction activities by buying land to protect and re-wild. Find out about the benefits to the land, the company and its customers.
Carbon Neutral, Carbon Negative or Net Zero?
There is a big difference between a Carbon Neutral and Net Zero strategy but many people don’t know the difference. Learn about which one is best for you, your business and the planet.
ecollective’s Carbon Emissions
We’re working towards Net Zero too. Find out if we are reducing our emissions, how we are changing our carbon footprint and our carbon reduction plans for the future.
When Everyone Is Offsetting, Why Should You Be Insetting?
It’s easy to see why so many companies are offsetting but is it the best strategy in a world that’s already feeling the effects of climate change. We’d argue not. So what should companies be doing instead? Read on to find out.
8 Tips For Writing An Impactful Impact Report
An impact report narrates the journey of your organisation’s people and planet-oriented actions. It goes beyond numbers to showcase the meaningful changes that have been achieved against your targets. Read out 8 tips for writing an impactful impact report.
Ecolabels & Certifications: Are they worth it?
Ecolabels and certifications are acquired by businesses with the intention of helping people make informed purchasing decisions. But with so many out there, and some with less than stringent verification standards, how do you know whether it’s worth applying for one, and which to apply for?
Business Growth vs Emissions Reduction - The Airline Industry
How do we marry the need to grow business revenues with the pressing need to simultaneously reduce its carbon footprint when despite decarbonisation action, growth can lead to an increase in absolute emissions?
Why Carbon Reduction and Nature Protection Go Hand in Hand
Biodiversity loss and climate change are inextricably linked. Find out why and how your business can address both with a joint approach.
Absolute Emissions vs Carbon Intensity Targets
Emissions reduction targets are essential to limit global warming. Absolute vs Carbon Intensity: choose the target that makes sense for your business.
How to Comply with SECR Rules
If your company is deemed ‘large’, you will need to report its energy usage and Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions under SECR rules. Understand the jargon and out how to do this with this short article.
How To Choose The Lowest Carbon Flights
With aviation being slow to decarbonise, it’s easy for businesses to bury their heads in the sand and assume there are no emissions savings to be had, but this simply isn’t the case. We’ve come up with some ideas to help you and your organisation reduce the emissions associated with flying.
9 Ways To Reduce Transport Emissions
With travel emissions making up such a significant proportion of our personal and business emissions, we’ve put together our top 9 tips to reduce transport emissions.
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