Scope 3 emissions are crucial to a credible sustainability strategy and achieving Net Zero. In this article, we’ll discuss what scope 3 emissions are, their importance, and how to get started within your organisation.
This article explores the most influential sustainability trends of 2024 and their impact on UK businesses, especially SMEs. From the rise of circular partnerships and climate technology to the growing role of digitalisation and ESG maturity, it highlights how organisations can adapt, innovate, and lead in a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.
This article explores the often-overlooked environmental impact of digital technology. It breaks down how everyday activities — like streaming, emailing, and remote working — contribute to carbon emissions through data centres, network infrastructure, and device usage. With practical insights and relatable comparisons, it encourages individuals and businesses to rethink their digital habits and take steps toward more sustainable online behaviour.
Understand what sustainable supply chains are and how they can benefit your organisation.
This article explores the contrasting models of the linear and circular economy, highlighting the environmental and economic implications of each. It explains how the traditional ‘take-make-dispose’ approach contributes to waste and resource depletion, while the circular model promotes reuse, recycling, and sustainability. With examples from the fashion industry and insights into barriers to adoption, the page offers practical guidance for businesses considering a shift toward circular practices — including how Energise can support that transition.
This article explains the significance of Earth Overshoot Day 2023 — the date when global resource consumption surpasses Earth’s annual regenerative capacity. It explores how the date has shifted over time, what causes ecological overshoot, and how organisations can take meaningful steps to reduce their footprint. From energy efficiency and food waste reduction to low-carbon electricity and Net Zero strategies, the page highlights practical ways businesses can contribute to moving the date back.
This page introduces Energise’s Cost of Net Zero Calculator, developed in collaboration with AUDE, BUFDG, and EAUC, and funded by the Department for Education. Designed specifically for the tertiary education sector, the tool provides a standardised method for calculating the financial cost of achieving a Net Zero carbon state. It supports strategic planning, funding applications, and sustainability action by helping institutions understand their emissions footprint and the resources required to decarbonise.
Explore the latest insights from the IPCC report. Understand emerging climate risks, opportunities for action, and what they mean for businesses and communities.
The case for early adaptation to climate change The recent Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk report published by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) is only the third of its kind. Required to be published every five years under the 2008 Climate Change Act, it reflects on how far the UK has come in the …
Get ready: there’s a new government procurement policy in town This week comes with important news for anyone working with or within the public sector – from September 2021, if you want to work on contracts worth over £5m per year, you will need to provide a Net Zero plan. This is a significant step …
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