When calculating an organisation’s carbon footprint, business travel contributes a significant amount to the final figure. Although this may not come as a shock, it does present opportunities to implement changes to achieve reductions. Initiatives like The Science Based Targets actual emission reductions are essential. Purchasing offsetting, does not count towards achieving Science Based Targets. 1. Avoid […]
Have you ever wondered, where do your discard plastic bottles end up? Purchasing a bottle of water and drinking it takes moments. Rarely, we consider the process involved in getting that bottle onto the shop floor. Let alone what happens to the empty single-use bottle once we are done using it. How is the dry […]
‘There will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050’, says The Guardian. It’s clear that plastic pollution has become a complete travesty. Microplastics are recorded in our freshwater rivers, while toothbrushes wash up on our shores littering entire beaches. This not only looks displeasing, but the waste endangers species with chunks of […]
When considering data gathering you can be left feeling overwhelmed about many data dilemmas. However, our easy steps will transform the process, leaving you feeling in control. We will provide you with the templates needed not only to input data but to collect data from contractors. This will be using email templates and Excel sheets. […]
The 3rd of December marks International Disability Day which has been celebrated around the world since 1992. This year the theme is: ‘Promoting the participation of persons with disabilities and their leadership: taking action on the 2030 Development Agenda.’ This is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set out by the UN to be […]
This month’s most legislation amendments: The Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) Order 2019 The target has changed for the UK from 80% reduction to 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme and Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2019 The main […]
The Global Climate Strike week draws to a close On the 23rd September in NY the As global climate strike week draws to a close, we at Green Element reflect on how we feel it went. ‘I’m out of the office… Just took a long lunch break to prevent mass starvation’. To kick off the […]
“What we do now, and in the next few years, will profoundly affect the next few thousand years” David Attenborough We at Green Element are looking forward to joining millions around the world on Friday 20th of September for the Global Climate Strike to continue the call for immediate action on a global scale ahead […]
As the British public becomes increasingly more aware of how their actions can impact the environment, it’s all the more important to teach children how they can help protect our planet. Here, Rachel Hall, Managing Director of online educational resource Busy Things, explains how parents and teachers can encourage STEM learning with a focus on climate […]
Today we are very lucky to have a guest blogger on our website. Ruby Clarkson is a freelance writer who is passionate about our planet and the animals that we share it with. Read on to learn from Ruby about waste disposal costs. The aim of every business is to keep costs under control, thereby maximising […]
