Environment and Net Zero Week

Why is Environment and Net Zero one of our themes?

• There is a government commitment to move to a net zero emissions economy – The Paris Agreement 2019
• We are pre-empting some of the regulatory changes which may come our way – Environment Act 2021; EPC ratings for the letting of commercial properties.
• Recycling is perceived as an issue by many businesses.
• Being more attuned to the environmental and sustainability agenda can save us money.
• It’s the right thing to do…

What is Net Zero?

Carbon neutrality is a state of net zero carbon dioxide emissions. This can be achieved by reducing emissions, most of which come from the burning of fossil fuels, and by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Find out more about Net Zero Week

Net Zero Week 2023 (1st – 7th July 2023) is an HM Government and industry-backed week aimed at helping businesses and consumers become net zero and unlock the benefits.

For more details visit: https://netzeroweek.com/#/

Complete our survey

We’d be really grateful if you a spare two minutes to complete our survey hosted and organised by the My World, My Home team from Vision West Nottinghamshire College:

Member survey

For further information about the My World, My Home project visit:

https://friendsoftheearth.uk/about-us/my-world-my-home-creating-environmental-leaders-tomorrow

Other sources of information

• The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has a wealth of information, guidance and resources about net zero and climate change and what this means for businesses – https://eciu.net/analysis/briefings/net-zero/net-zero-why
• Ashfield District Council has a detailed webpage dedicated to helping businesses reduce their energy costs and cut carbon emissions – https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/business-licensing/business-support/support-for-established-enterprises/reduce-business-energy-costs-and-cut-carbon-emissions/
• The Carbon Trust provides a free online SME Carbon Calculator
• The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has a Small Business User Guide which includes guidance on how to measure and report your greenhouse gas emissions.
• Mansfield District Council provides a business sustainability webpage with a particular focus on practical support for SMEs – https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/business-support-1/business-sustainability

Free training and courses available

Vision West Nottinghamshire College offer a range of free courses aimed at helping business find out more about environmental issues and sustainability:https://www.wnc.ac.uk/Courses/Search-results.aspx?q=greenskills&fbclid=IwAR2PY29HwMrKuuUanI18Ukq8bXM-wxgsviubMeMJqImzmmBUeUvNwqt6f1E

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