How a product is disposed of at the end its life is a key element to its sustainability. A product may be ‘green’ if it is made from sustainably sourced materials, which may be recyclable or made from recycled materials, it may be made using renewable energy, and its manufacturing and supply chain process may […]
The role of Product Design in Sustainability
The Supply Chain Emissions Challenge – our suggested approach.
Everyone involved in carbon reporting will agree that measuring supply chain emissions (Scope 3) is fraught with challenge, and often ends with estimations, especially when that supply chain involves physical products. Supply chain emissions are the hardest to address for any business wishing to decarbonise, but frequently the largest area of emission. One would be […]
What we’ve done in 2025.
What we’ve been doing in 2025 for the nation’s SMEs. We’ve had another busy year supporting businesses across the country in becoming more sustainable, understanding and reducing their carbon footprint, and complying with procurement requirements. Carbon Reduction Planning. Either renewing previous years plans, or starting new, this has been the backbone of our work. If […]
Drill Baby, Drill
Headwinds for SMEs role in decarbonising? The short answer is probably yes. Since Trump’s election in 2024, it has been harder to engage businesses in decarbonising and Net Zero. Speaking to a client recently, one who offers low carbon packaging solutions, he agrees. Some of his clients are reporting that it’s not the priority now […]