We’ve committed to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2027. We’re sharing our progress and how we overcome the questions that arise along the way. This time we look at additional data that we can collect to get a better understanding of our emissions. The initial goal is to begin paying more attention to the (relatively … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 14
Here we compare the values from both methods of calculating our carbon footprint. We work through the pros and cons and arrive at a decision about which method to use. We are still not absolutely sure which is the correct figure and, if we are not sure, it does not really help the many other … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 13
In this video we describe the steps needed to work through our carbon emissions from first principles. This was more detailed than the on-line calculators. The calculation included factors such as cloud storage and water use, which were not itemised in the Business Carbon Calculator. Using this method, we arrived at a value significantly lower … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 12
Here we continue our search for free carbon calculators so we can compare their results with those we obtained using the Business Carbon calculator. We highlight the difficulties with finding free calculators and without drawbacks such as additional paid for services. Our rationale for this is that we are trying to replicate the position of … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 11
In this next step on our path to Net Zero by 2027, Normative respond to our queries about how to enter our business travel into the calculator. They confirmed our thoughts and we remind you how we dealt with this issue. We also provide a link to the methodology behind the Business Carbon calculator which … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 10
We’ve committed our micro-business to being Net Zero by 2027. This series of videos follows our progress as we work out how to achieve this. The first stage is to work out the quantity of greenhouse gases we contribute to the world total and this is the end of that process. Here, we reveal the … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 9
In this video, we reveal the result of our initial calculation and the total mass of greenhouse gases we emit. Spoiler alert! It is not a big total, which is both a relief and a challenge. But sense checking the result reveals a couple of minor issues we need to resolve before we reach an … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 8
We’re getting close now! Here we are looking at the indirect costs to the business. That is, the things we buy, our use of transport, professional services and software. These comprised more than 90% of our expenditure in the financial year 2021-22. For our micro-business, much of the information we needed to calculate our greenhouse … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 7
More data entry! Now we need to enter details about our gas and electricity use for the business to the on-line form. As the business operates from part of our home, we need to make some assumptions and do some maths to work out the proportions of energy costs to allocate. We think we’ve approached … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 6
Now that we are ready to start the calculation of our greenhouse gas emissions, we need to decide which of the calculators we will use. There are many available but, having decided, we explain the information required to set up an account, such as number of employees, turnover and energy use. We also discuss other … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 5
