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Zero, zilch, nada
Why every business needs to become zero carbon – and how to get there
The importance of reducing carbon emissions and taking climate action is headline news that no business can ignore. But, understanding how to reach net zero and reduce emissions to stay ahead of the curve and reach government targets can seem difficult. Help is needed to enable companies to reduce emissions, simplify the process and tackle any excuses for inaction.
That’s why Zellar are on a mission to make ‘sustainability simple’, providing everything you need to take climate action to reach net zero in one place, making it easier for businesses by removing the common barriers to sustainability and giving you the insights you need to make your business greener.
What is zero carbon?
When emissions are produced and released into the air they create a barrier, trapping heat in our atmosphere and causing our planet to warm up. Human activities such as burning fossil fuels and farming are huge
contributors to the increase of greenhouse gases emitted. Zero carbon means there are no carbon emissions created by a product, service or organisation. Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are zero carbon as their usage produces no carbon emissions.
What is net zero?
In 2019, the UK became the first major economy to set the target of net zero emissions by 2050. Net zero means creating a balance between what you put into the atmosphere and what you take out. Achieving net zero requires a business to understand what their emissions are, reduce them as much as possible and offset the rest, by investing in a project which removes the remaining emissions such as tree planting.
What is the difference between zero carbon and net zero?
There are multiple differences between zero carbon and net zero. Firstly, zero carbon is focused solely on carbon emissions and no other greenhouse gases. Secondly, zero carbon is about creating no carbon emissions at all, whereas net zero concentrates on reducing emissions but allows for those that cannot be minimised to be offset.
How can my business become more sustainable?
Setting yourself targets is a fantastic way to start your business’s sustainability journey. Becoming a greener business is not going to happen overnight, however, by implementing a sustainability strategy you will help your business in the short and long term. You firstly need to understand how sustainable you are – this will highlight where you can make your business more efficient, saving time, money and the planet.
What is your business carbon footprint?
One of the first things you need to know to reduce emissions to zero is what your current carbon footprint is and how this compares with your industry, so you can reduce it and take action. Zellar provides you with this benchmark data with the leading SME carbon calculator.
Equilibrium in a founding supporter of Zellar and is working alongside them on their own sustainability policies.
Find out more
Zellar is the world’s first sustainability platform for SMEs, helping them to reach net zero sooner. Zellar will provide businesses with everything they need all in one place, with prices starting from just £125 a year. Becoming sustainable just got a whole lot simpler. Visit www.zellar.com to find out more and start your business’s journey to a greener future.
