It’s something we still come across in our conversations with SME owners – the disconnect between Carbon / Sustainability and Energy Costs. Those that ‘get it’ see that the two are inextricably linked. That the practical steps to reducing carbon almost always lead to cost savings. Those business owners consider Carbon emissions as an inefficiency, […]
Net Zero? I’m too busy worrying about my energy costs mate!
What are Fugitive Emissions?
The term Fugitive Emissions describes unintended or accidental releases to the environment, and in carbon reporting terms, those which have a Greenhouse Gas impact. They are a Scope 1 emission. Most commonly, they will be gas or refrigerant leaks. Clearly, there are cost implications here for the business, but crucially, there can be significant carbon […]
Scope it out.
The term Carbon Emissions Scopes may or may not be familiar to business owners, but for any business wishing to measure and report on its Carbon Emissions, it is essential to understand. Here’s our quick guide to Emission Scopes: The international convention on reporting business carbon emissions divides emissions into three categories, or Scopes. Scope […]
Choose your Weapon
For many businesses wishing to reduce carbon and energy costs, selecting the best and most appropriate technology might be daunting, as it will inevitably involve a capital investment. After the demand-side has been dealt with (which of course is the first step), solar PV is generally the most obvious and familiar technology solution, but how […]