Businesses that don’t take sustainability seriously risk falling behind and missing out on some big benefits. Cutting carbon emissions can save money, make operations run more smoothly, and give your business a competitive edge. Here are ten simple steps you can take today to start reducing your footprint. 1. Measure Your Carbon Footprint to […]
Defra released the latest set of UK Government Greenhouse Gas (GHG) conversion factors for 2025. These updated factors are essential for calculating carbon emissions across a wide range of activities and processes. Compare Your Footprint applies these average carbon conversion factors for UK-based organisations, and, where appropriate, for some international operations, in line with the […]
A Climate Change Agreement (CCA) is a voluntary agreement allowing businesses in energy-intensive industries to receive a discount on the Climate Change Levy (CCL) that they pay. The CCL is a tax added to electricity, fuel and gas bills of your company if you are in the industrial, commercial, agricultural or public service sector. By […]
Single-use plastics are plastic items designed to be used once before being disposed of or recycled. From shopping bags to toothbrushes, single use-plastics are a massive part of our day-to-day lives – but the impact they have on our planet is catastrophic. As a result, many customers and businesses are looking for plastic alternatives to […]
A Product Life Cycle Analysis is a process that measures the environmental impact of a commercial product, accounting for all stages of the product’s life cycle. The process evaluates various environmental metrics and can also be used in wider environmental documentation e.g., Environmental Product Declarations. Exclusively looking at Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, Green Element defines […]
A new investigation by the Guardian, Die Zeit, and SourceMaterial revealed that more than 90% of the rainforest carbon offsets verified by leading carbon standard Verra did not reduce deforestation. Instead, the investigation found that carbon offsets at best overestimate the carbon sequestered, and at worst have negative impacts on climate change. What are voluntary carbon offsets? […]
Green energy is the future of energy. Green energy means producing electricity from renewable sources such as the sun, wind, and water. It also includes heating and cooling your home with electricity generated from renewable sources. With traditional fuels rising in price and contributing to dangerous climate change, green energy is the answer to clean, […]
The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2021(LCM Code ECC25) Part 2 of the Regulations amend the retained version of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 regarding the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Part 3 of the Regulations sets to amend two Commission Implementing Regulations made under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. […]
Section 42 of the Finance Act 1996 Amendments (Landfill Tax) The amendment to the Section 42 implements new rates covering the disposal of waste to landfill. Material sent to landfill Rates from April 1st 2020 Rates from April 1st 2021 Standard Rated £94.15 per tonne £96.70 per tonne Lower Rated £3.00 per tonne £3.10 per […]
Share is a social enterprise and charity in London, providing training and employment support for disabled people. A volunteer befriender offers support and friendship to adults with learning disabilities, autism, or any kind of physical or sensory disability, and mental health needs. I’ve volunteered with Share over the last few years while working at Green Element. In December […]
