Small99: Small Business to Net Zero

Bit of a rant this one, but before you point at someone else being bad, make sure you have fully considered the figures of your decisions! Yes, Avocados are a high consumption crop, but just because something else is bad doesn't mean you aren't responsible for your own actions. Once again we see a lack of context and understanding of the figures lead to climate inaction. Litres of Water per Kilo A...

After a few weeks of reflection it's time to look at what it all actually means for you. http://small99.co.uk/join 

Well, that was an intense 2 weeks. Was it all worth it, or a waste of time? Further reading and listening below: COP26 Achieved more than expected, but less than hoped - Financial Times COP26 Glasgow: Ready to go further: Outrage and Optimism  The Good, the bad and the ugly. What did COP26 achieve? New Statesman After the failure of Cop26, there’s only one last hope for our survival - George...

Should young people dial back on social media and on zoom calls to save the planet?  https://trafficscotland.org/carboncalculator/  Zoom, video conferencing, energy, and emissions

With COP26 in full swing, are you powerless, or powerful?  The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the world How Rich am I? World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem' A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel' Small businesses behind a third of the UK’s emissions, but lag in net zero fight

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People are often complaining that the environmental cost of COP26 sits against what it's trying to achieve. I wanted to explore this a bit further and put some figures against it to understand what the impacts really are in terms of numbers.  Heathrow Figures Gatwick Figures BBC - Who are taking flights? Flight carbon calculator How Rich am I? Top 5%

I should probably define what Net Zero is! Here's what to expect in the next few years.

One of the common hesitancies is around electric vehicles and their environmental impact. In this episode I discuss some of the issues around thinking of EV vs Petrol vehicles and how this may be leading to climate delayism.

I discuss some of the reasons why net zero is an opportunity, not a cost. 

Greenhushing article with links to reports How to Write a Sustainability Policy

What is the difference?

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) keep the planet warm by trapping solar energy that would otherwise radiate through the atmosphere back out to space. In 2020 through burning fossil fuels the UK emitted 414.1 million tonnes / CO2e into the atmosphere. As human activity continually increases the level of atmospheric greenhouse gases, we are exacerbating the warming of global average temperatures — resulting...

Carbon offset schemes have become hugely popular in the past few years, with more and more technological solutions appearing. This has naturally led to a bit of confusion, and it’s hard to know which is the one to go for. This article will outline a few arguments and issues around carbon offsetting, bust some myths and give you some recommended schemes to join.