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Tandberg Business Advantage Calculator
21/05/2008
The TANDBERG Advantage Calculator will help you understand how video conferencing can benefit your business. They will ask you some questions about how your business currently operates. Then they will use that information to build a business case for reducing costs, improving productivity and most importantly cutting CO2 emissions.
visit http://www.tandberg-business-advantage.com/
Bill amendment could force business GHG disclosure
22/04/2008
An article written by Kate Martin from Edie states that all companies may have to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions under legislation passed by the House of Lords.
Making public disclosure compulsory should lead to companies becoming more aware of their carbon footprint, which in turn should increase the number of companies embarking on a robust carbon reduction strategy.
Carbon Reduction through Smarter Thinking
08/04/2008
Carbon Neutrality is currently high on the agenda of many corporations. For industries such as the corporate travel industry, issues such as sustainable and low carbon travel services are becoming hotly debated topics.
The success of any carbon reduction strategy depends entirely on the commitment of a corporation’s management and needs to be continuously enhanced by key decision makers. The fundamental message is to avoid and reduce emissions whenever possible.
Businesses in the UK could soon be forced to disclose GHG emissions if a new bill amendment is passed by MPs. Under the new legislation all companies would have to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. Making public disclosure compulsory will lead to a greater awareness, which in turn will increase the number of companies embarking on carbon reduction strategies.
Businesses that get a robust strategy in place now will be better prepared for a future, carbon-constrained economy. They will have the time to develop both the skills necessary for GHG management and a cost-effective strategy that suits their business, instead of simply reacting to future constraints.
Getting Carbon Offsets Right
28/01/2008
Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) has published a paper. Getting Carbon Offsets Right:
A Business Brief on Engaging Offset Providers.
They state "To understand a carbon offset providers's basic profile, examine the relative strengths of four essential traits: Experience, headquarters and office location(s), project locations, and project types offered" All of these traits are listed on the Our Carbon Nation Profiles to help you to compare providers quickly and easily.
To read the report in full.....
Resolve to be greener in 2008
01/01/2008
Despite growing concern about climate change, when it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, Britons are more worried about losing weight than saving the planet. According to a YouGov poll, just 15 per cent of Britons have resolved to reduce their carbon footprint in 2008 compared to 38 per cent pledging to lose weight and 20 per cent aiming to make more money. If you want to work out your carbon footprint you can use the UK Act on Co2 calculator.
UK Government Carbon Calculator
01/10/2007
Calculate your carbon footprint!
Use the Act on CO2 calculator to find out what your carbon footprint is. You'll also get a personalised action plan with recommendations about how you can help tackle climate change - including links to further information on Directgov and the Energy Saving Trust website.
visit http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/index.html
The retail carbon offset market is set to become less confusing.
17/09/2007
On 17 September 2007 Our Carbon Nation Ltd launches a global carbon offsetting directory service, http://www.ourcarbonnation.com.
Over 33 of the world’s leading offset providers have contributed information to create a comprehensive offset comparison site. The site presents information in a clear easy to read format. A simple search results in a list of providers that meet selected criteria. For those who wish to know more there are detailed profiles listing price, administration costs and project verification. A forum also provides a platform for debating issues that surround the offset market.
Our Carbon Nation Ltd Director, Karen Faulkner said: “We are launching ourcarbonnation.com to allow consumers to compare the market quickly and easily.” She went on to say: “The information we present will bring some transparency to the market, which we hope will lead to consumers gaining more confidence in the industry. We believe that on occasions where reductions at source are not possible, credible offsets do have a role to play in cutting carbon emissions and raising awareness of climate change.”
Most Britons ignorant about carbon offsetting
05/09/2007
An Article in Gardian Unlimited on 5th September stated that "Most UK adults don't know what carbon offsetting is though some suspect it is a process linked to fizzy drinks" To see the article in full click here.
Parliamentary Committee conclude that offsetting should be encouraged.
23/07/2007
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has published the results of its investigation into voluntary carbon offsets, concluding that they have a ‘useful role’ in reducing carbon emissions. It recommends that encouragement and assistance should be given to individuals and organisations to offset their carbon emissions.
They recongnise that the the market is young and has areas that require improvement. The Committee says it is unfortunate that offsets as a whole currently risk being tainted by a few failed projects.
A full copy of the report can be downloaded from the Committees Website.
DEFRA - Code of Best Practice Response Document
13/07/2007
DEFRA - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has issued a summary of responses to their consultation on establishing a Code of Best Practice for selling offsetting to UK consumers. The period of consultation was 18th January - 13th April 2007.
A full copy of the report can be downloaded from DEFRA's website.
Consumers Guide to Carbon Offsetting
01/01/2007
In December 2006 Clean Air Cool Planet published a Consumer's Guide to Carbon Offsets that lists some some questions that potential buyers can ask of offset vendors:
To read the report in full......
Statement on Carbon Offsetting by WWF, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace.
01/01/2007
WWF-UK, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace recognise that there is a growing market for voluntary carbon offsets. They issued a paper in Aug 2006 which sets out their views on the purchase of carbon offsets and establishes key recommendations which they would like purcharsers and retailers/brokers to follow.
To view the paper click here.