Although the terms “net-zero” and “carbon neutral” both refer to the balance of emitted GHGs with avoided or removed emissions, the distinguishing factor between the two claims hinges on compensated emissions (aka offsets). A business can claim carbon neutrality by measuring its emissions and then offsetting the balance through financed projects outside of its value […]

more info here: https://carbonleadershipforum.org/clf-owner-toolkit/ For building owners, this is getting down to the action of where the heavy duty emissions occur. UK Green Building Council guide offers practical advice when it comes to developing an effective brief: https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/developing-an-embodied-carbon-brief-for-clients The guidance explains some of the basics of embodied carbon and gives an overview of some suggested […]

1. Understand the world around you as a set of interconnected issues The materiality matrix is usually where businesses start to understand the issues they want to address, but this tends to place single issues on a chart, which are then not treated as connected. But of course, they are. A food business offering plant-based […]

The transition towards a net zero economy requires the phasing out of carbon-intensive industries. Large industries are heavily reliant on fossil fuels for energy and the production of resources such as iron, steel and chemicals (OECD, 2019). Turning these industries away from fossil-fuel heavy processes will impact not only the organisations and individuals working directly […]

Developing leadership capabilities Creating impact and change at the systems level involves specific skills, such as developing strategic thinking, planning and change management skills. It is critical for leaders to understand how to deliver change across systems. Collaboration is vital and it is important to communicate beyond traditional business boundaries. There are a range of […]