An EPD is based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and provides information on resource consumption, energy use, waste generation, pollution risk and carbon emissions of a specific product, from a bag of cement to a complete car. EPDs are widely used in the construction industry to inform Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA) of buildings […]
Environmental Product Declarations
The role of the Midlands in driving the net-zero transition
Whilst CTBG works nationally, we are based in the Midlands and have a strong customer base here, so we felt that this article was well worth reproducing: **this article is reproduced from Edie.net*** Each of the UK’s regions has its own unique set of challenges, barriers and drivers affecting how it approaches the net-zero transition. […]
HVO fuel – How sustainable is it really?
HVO, or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, is an advanced form of Bio-diesel. That is, a renewable low carbon liquid fuel that is a direct replacement for mineral diesel in vehicle and static engines. HVO can be made using waste cooking oil, animal fats, or virgin vegetable oil. The benefit of using HVO is significantly reduced CO2 […]
CBAM – a quick guide to compliance
A Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a carbon pricing tool that adds a levy on imports based on the carbon emissions generated during their production, ensuring a level playing field for domestic and international industries and preventing “carbon leakage”. The EU and the UK are both implementing CBAMs, with the EU’s starting its definitive phase in January 2026 […]
Are you paying too much for Carbon Reporting?
We recently had sight of the annual Carbon reporting provided to a business from a London based carbon consultant, and very pretty it was too, with lots of tables, graphs and images. When that business manager told us the annual charge however, we nearly fell off our chairs. Well north of £5k. Admittedly, some on-line […]
Myth of the Day
Myth of the Day – ‘We can’t afford Sustainability’ This came in from a business manager this week: “We are very conscious that in order to reduce our carbon footprint we would have to implement some serious investment. This is something that during these difficult economic times is not viable.” I’d never blame or criticise […]
Carbon Literacy Training
Our Adrian Cooper has been delivering Carbon Literacy Training raining for historic Shrewsbury company Morris and Company. Carbon Literacy is the next logical step on from Carbon Reduction planning. The aim is to embed the principles of sustainability within the senior management team such that they have the tools and knowledge to both implement change […]
Shropshire Net Zero Leaders, Phase Two now open
Our highly successful Shropshire Net Zero Leaders programme has been extended to December 2025, thanks to extended funding from Government via Shropshire Council. We’ll be taking 15 more businesses through the process of measuring their carbon emissions, setting targets and goals, and delivering a Carbon Reduction Plan which features specific, timely and measurable action points […]
Go Woke, Go Broke?
Not according to recent research conducted by PwC which has revealed that the proportion of businesses committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 has nearly doubled since the previous year’s survey, increasing from 28% to 47%. The study, which encompassed 750 UK businesses and 50 UK public sector organisations, also analysed the energy challenges encountered […]