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 […]
Along with our sister organisation Compare Your Footprint we are delighted to announce that we are a Founding Member of the Carbon Accounting Alliance! The Alliance was launched to encourage greater oversight and professionalisation of carbon accounting to accelerate the effectiveness of the industry. Emma Littlewood, Green Element Group’s Strategy Director and Creator of Compare Your […]
With buildings and infrastructure in the UK contributing approximately 25% to total UK greenhouse gas emissions, it’s crucial for organisations to prioritise sustainability when revamping their office spaces. In this blog, we delve into the vital aspects of sustainable office refurbishment, highlighting its environmental benefits and showcasing the exceptional efforts of MullenLowe, an international advertising […]
Join us for an insightful webinar on the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), the mandatory energy assessment for larger organisations in the UK. Unsure about where to begin or how to comply? This webinar is the perfect starting point for you. Scheduled for July 6th from 12:30 to 1:30pm BST, our free webinar […]
REGISTER FOR OUR LATEST WEBINAR Looking to understand your organisation’s environmental impact and develop a robust sustainability strategy? Feeling stuck on your sustainability journey, unsure of the next steps or where to start? We have the solution for you. In today’s rapidly evolving world, sustainability has become a crucial aspect of every successful business. Consumers […]
Green Element Group will be exhibiting at Reset Connect on 27-28 June as part of London Climate Action Week. Listen to the likes of Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, Kate Raworth, Author & Co-founder at Doughnut Economics Action Lab, and 200+ other expert speakers. SEE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME About Reset Connect Reset Connect is […]
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 […]
The government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory energy assessment for larger organisations in the UK that meet the qualification criteria. The scheme ensures that organisations conduct energy audits across key buildings and operations every four years to identify ways to become more energy efficient. The final compliance deadline for ESOS Phase 3 […]
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? […]
