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 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
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
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
In this video, Karen suggests some checks that you can make to ensure that your investments do not result in harm to the environment. The activities of fossil fuel companies and chemical manufacturers have a negative effect on the planet. Our investments could be used to fund these companies so it is important that you … Continue reading Suggestion Box 25 – Investments
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
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
In this video, we continue to assess our business to prepare for calculating our emissions of greenhouse gases. We look at our use of energy for business travel. We are calculating our emissions for our financial year 2021-22 and identify that Brexit and Covid-19 had a significant effect. Other aspects to take into account are … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 3
This video gives an overview of our operations as a starting point for calculating our emissions of greenhouse gases. Now that we’ve signed up to the SME Climate Hub and made our public commitment to Net Zero, the next stage is to gather information about our business. This includes our key activities, working arrangements, type … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027 – part 2
At ideostone, we’ve signed up to the SME Climate Hub and committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2027. We are doing this alongside thousands of other small businesses who are making similar commitments but with other target dates. In this series of videos, we are sharing our progress. We’re doing … Continue reading Net Zero by 2027- an introduction
