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...
Short answer, yes. It surprised me how quickly electric vehicles undo the historical emissions of existing ICE vehicles. Sources: Is keeping my old car greener than buying a new EV? Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change Carbon Footprint Calculator Germany – 40,000km for breakeven Electric Vehicle Lifecycle Analysis
Bit of a rant this one, but before you point at someone else being bad, make sure you have fully considered the figures of your decisions! Yes, Avocados are a high consumption crop, but just because something else is bad doesn’t mean you aren’t responsible for your own actions. Once again we see a lack...
After a few weeks of reflection it’s time to look at what it all actually means for you. http://small99.co.uk/join
Well, that was an intense 2 weeks. Was it all worth it, or a waste of time? Further reading and listening below: COP26 Achieved more than expected, but less than hoped – Financial Times COP26 Glasgow: Ready to go further: Outrage and Optimism The Good, the bad and the ugly. What did COP26 achieve? New...
Should young people dial back on social media and on zoom calls to save the planet? https://trafficscotland.org/carboncalculator/ Zoom, video conferencing, energy, and emissions
With COP26 in full swing, are you powerless, or powerful? The ‘3.5% rule’: How a small minority can change the world How Rich am I? World’s wealthiest ‘at heart of climate problem’ A few frequent flyers ‘dominate air travel’ Small businesses behind a third of the UK’s emissions, but lag in net zero fight
