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A step-by-step guide to measuring and reporting Net Zero progress

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This comprehensive guide helps UK businesses navigate the complexities of Net Zero reporting. Covering everything from defining emissions and setting baselines to using standard frameworks like the GHG Protocol and disclosing results via platforms like TCFD and CDP, it offers practical, jargon-free advice to support credible and transparent sustainability reporting.

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Sustainability trends of 2024: What UK SMEs need to know

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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.

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The hidden carbon cost of your digital life

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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.

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Circular vs linear economy: understanding the models and their impact

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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.

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Earth overshoot d 2023: Understanding impact and taking action

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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.

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Energise’s Education sector cost of Net Zero calculator 

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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.

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