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
This is the third and last Suggestion Box video about the environmental impact of festive traditions. Food waste is a problem all year round and this contributes to climate breakdown. During times of celebration, this is a particular problem. In the UK alone, around 270,000 tonnes of festive food waste is created. Here we provide … Continue reading Suggestion Box 30 – Festive Food Waste
This is the second video about the environmental impact of festive traditions. This time, Karen looks at the items we use to decorate our homes. She offers some suggestions on how to reduce the impact. These include changing to low energy lightbulbs and continuing to use old decorations instead of sending them to landfill. She … Continue reading Suggestion Box 29 – Decorations
This is the first of three videos in which we explore the environmental impact of festive traditions. This time we look at Christmas trees. Once you have decided that a tree will be part of your celebrations, the next choice to make is the type of tree. Here, we offer some pros and cons of … Continue reading Suggestion Box 28 – Christmas Trees
In this video we suggest ways that you can discuss issues once you have made changes to reduce your own environmental impact. These include questions to ask your friends and family to find out what they know and what action they are taking. You can also find out about climate action groups in your local … Continue reading Suggestion Box 27 – Discuss Issues
However big or small your outside space might be, in this video we give some suggestions for how you can help the environment when gardening. For example, if you only have a windowsill, hang up a bunch of twigs to provide a shelter for pollinators. Plant choices and composting waste are other ways to garden … Continue reading Suggestion Box 26 – Gardening
Our leisure time is important and we need to make the most of it. In this video, Karen explores some options for using leisure time that do not have a negative impact on the planet but are also inexpensive and accessible. Suggestion Box 21 – Holidays Sustainable lifestyle article
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
This animated film was premiered as part of the 2022 Yorkshire Festival of Story. One woman’s journey toward climate awareness is brought to life in a compelling and poignant 30-minute film. Follow Margaret, a grandmother in her early 70s, as she finds out about climate breakdown and learn with her along the way as she … Continue reading Margaret’s Story
