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…

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.

One way to limit global warming to 1.5℃ and help prevent the catastrophic effects of climate change is with a carbon budget, but what is it, how does it work and how do you implement one?

This article aims to demystify the carbon measurement options available and help you determine which will be most suitable for your company. Looking at seven criteria (time, cost, accuracy, insight, support, strategy and difficulty), we evaluate the DIY (do it yourself) method, using a carbon calculator and working with a carbon consultancy (like us).

Upstream scope 3 emissions are created by everything you buy to make your product: your capital goods (like buildings, machinery and vehicles), the transportation required to get materials to you, the waste generated by your operations, business travel, employee commuting and leased assets. In this article we’ll go into what these elements are and how you can reduce the emissions they create.

Learn about the carbon footprint of the aviation industry. We look at the trends, the potential solutions, how to calculate your flight emissions and the future of the industry.

Working from home carbon emissions are important to factor into your company’s carbon footprint calculations and there are opportunities for carbon reduction. Find out more.

ecollective founder, Charlie Cotton, was recently interviewed on the wonderful Sustainable(ish) podcast about all things carbon. If listening to podcasts isn’t your thing, or you’d like a quick run-down of the conversation, here is a recap in written form.

Measuring your company’s carbon footprint is arguably the best way to identify areas to reduce carbon emissions, but cards on the table, carbon accountancy does have flaws and is still a work in progress. Find out more…

The number of companies making Net Zero strategies and pledges is on the rise. Find out why it is becoming so important and how to go about creating one for your business.

Carbon intensity is an important key performance indicator (KPI), used by businesses to track progress on reducing their carbon footprint. Learn about carbon intensity in more detail in our article.

More customers want transparency when it comes to the carbon footprint of products. Helping customers buy better, can help your business move towards net-zero. Find out how…

Carbon reduction strategies are full of jargon and you’d be forgiven for getting a little overwhelmed. Here’s a guide to scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions to help you find your way.