There’s a lot of concern about electric vehicle batteries and how bad they are for the environment. However, how do they stack up against a petrol car? And what sort of life can you get from one? In this episode I tackle: The Average Lifespan of a EV battery Their Carbon Footprint How much lithium...
A common question with an unsatisfactory answer! Basically, measure Scope 1 and 2. Here are the big 4 I discuss: B-Corp: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/ SBTi: https://sciencebasedtargets.org/resources/legacy/2020/07/SME-Frequently-Asked-Questions_July-2020.pdf SME Climate Hub x CDP: https://www.cdp.net/en/articles/companies/smes-equipped-to-join-race-to-net-zero-with-dedicated-climate-disclosure-framework SECR: https://www.carbontrust.com/news-and-events/insights/secr-explained-streamlined-energy-carbon-reporting-framework-for-uk
https://billmckibben.substack.com/p/the-happiest-number-ive-heard-in What are the knock on impacts from going “Green?”
Walk around any urban neighbourhood and you’ll see SUVs everywhere. This is despite them being bad for us – from increased emissions to increased road accidents. Yet they’re more popular than ever. Why is this? And what can we learn from this in motivating more people to take climate action? In this episode we’ll explore...
Trees are great, we all love trees. But how useful are they actually? In this episode we explore how effective tree planting really is and answer the following: How much CO2 does a tree absorb? How many trees should I plant? What is Carbon Syncing? Who do I plant with? Trees for Life / Ecologi...
In this episode we look at recycling in context: How much does it really make a difference? https://www.ft.com/content/c5e0cdf2-aaef-4812-9d8e-f47dbcded55c https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/is-recycling-worth-it
Thinking of your carbon like a budget is a great way to start being critical of your spend and ensure you’re not running an unsustainable business. I’m still struggling with this topic and how best to explain it, so any feedback welcome!
2030 is 8 years away. What were you doing 8 years ago? How has your life changed in 8 years? Small businesses can make change happen in hours, days and weeks. Years is a big delay tactic and simply not appropriate for most of our economy. 60% of small companies today will not exist in...
Feeling confused and lost with Net Zero in the New Year? Here’s some simple places to get stuck into! Start Small – Do anything! If you’ve got something on your to do list, get stuck in Set a Net Zero Target – A target of 2025 is practical for most businesses, and will give you...
We’re beyond Climate Denial and into a world of Climate Delay. There are 4 key areas you need to look out for and not fall into the trap of: Redirection of Responsibility Policy Perfectionism Surrender Technological Optimism In this episode we explore some of the common manifestations this delayism takes, so you can call it...
