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 […]
40% of UK emissions come from households, meaning the energy we use in our homes has an important part to play in tackling the climate crisis. Becoming more energy-efficient will not only help save the planet but will also save you money on energy bills. Follow our energy saving tips to save money on electricity and gas […]
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? […]
Sustainable fashion refers to clothing that is designed, produced, distributed, and used in a way that has minimal impact on the planet – and it’s arguably one of the biggest issues facing the fashion industry right now. If you’re looking to understand the environmental impact of the global fashion industry, and the solutions to make […]
It is not new information that eating meat is bad for the environment. The real question is: why is eating meat bad for the environment? In an age where people are beginning to consider their personal environmental impacts, plant-based diets are becoming increasingly commonplace. But do we really know why meat consumption is so bad […]
By Kyoko Yamafuji and Madeleine Woods Since its introduction, the term “ecosystem services” has come to play a central role in environmental management, becoming somewhat of a catch-phrase when people discuss nature whether it be in the context of exploitation or restoration. The concept simplifies nature into a form that can be better understood by communicating it […]
By Kyoko Yamafuji and Madeleine Woods “The benefits human populations derive, directly or indirectly, from ecosystem functions”. Constanza et al. (1997). “The capacity of natural processes and components to provide goods and services that satisfy human needs, directly or indirectly”. de Groot et al., (2002). “Components of nature, directly enjoyed, consumed, or used to yield human well-being” . […]
Sign up to Protect Our Winters (POW) Pledge We are delighted to announce our partnership with Protect Our Winters (POW) to offer support to members signing up to its recently launched POW Pledge Initiative. The POW Pledge is a digital portal developed alongside Surfdome and Internet Fusion, to inspire and equip organisations working in the […]
The UK is lucky enough to have 2,000 miles of waterways, including canals and rivers. These pass through cities, skirt around homes and offices and meander into our scenic countryside. Waterways provide us not only with a place for recreational activities such as walking or kayaking but also host rich biodiversity, with 30% of our […]
The Science Based Targets initiative have recently announced a new path for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to get their targets verified. This is very exciting news facilitating smaller organisations to set science-based targets. Previously, SMEs, organisations with less than 500 employees may not have had the resources to do so. Why set science-based targets? […]
