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🌍Carbon Reporting: how innovation can help🌍   As businesses face growing pressure to help the UK meet its net zero carbon emissions target by 2050, carbon reporting can play a crucial role. Transparent reporting not only enhances your business's reputation, but also unlocks opportunities for innovation and cost savings.   💡 Why does it matter?   - 18% of the UK's total emissions come from businesses - Eco-conscious consumers and investors favour companies committed to sustainability - Innovating for efficiency can lead to significant cost reductions and improved ROI   Read more about how innovation can help your business thrive while reducing carbon emissions: https://lnkd.in/eebbPeRi #Carbon #NetZero #Business #Innovation

What Beverley Cornaby from Corporate Leaders Groups says: as (green) businesses, we want to see ambition, but, just as importantly, consistency so we can plan and invest again it, and get others to do so, too. That's true in the UK and elsewhere. #greeneconomy #climateaction

Looking to make a powerful impact on your business and the world? 💥 Sustainable practices are critical to remain relevant in today’s market, but can be challenging for #SMEs to integrate. #SPARK provides SMEs with concrete knowledge and tools needed to drive progress on crucial sustainability issues. Join #SPARK to learn how your SME can tackle scope 3 emissions, reporting requirements and seize new business opportunities in the green and blue economies. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gKrbpf58

📢 Today in BusinessGreen, CLG UK's Director Beverley Cornaby comments on how this week's mixed messaging around net zero could bruise investor confidence in the green economy. "Businesses are not calling for no new net zero policies or an over-regulated approach, all they want is the right policies in the right place to unlock investment and sustainable innovation." Read the full op-ed ➡ https://lnkd.in/eunTVRgm #policy #netzero #climateaction #ukbusiness #climatechange #investment #greeninvestment #greeneconomy

6️⃣ ♻ Priority area number six in our manifesto focuses on the net zero transition. Did you know that small and medium sized businesses are estimated to account for around half of all UK business emissions? ERC research has shown that there is much room for improvement when it comes to the adoption of net zero practices in small firms, especially amongst the smallest firms. The evidence shows that the problem with adoption is not around intentions, but more around bandwidth, prioritisation and capability. At present the net zero business support landscape is highly fragmented, with only a small minority of firms receiving support. Access to trusted and actionable information is vital in supporting firms to implement sustainability practices, with government, professional and industry associations all playing potentially important roles. Read the full report and manifesto here - https://lnkd.in/d54EgA6n #smallbusiness #netzero #Sustainability #manifesto #research #insights #policy #enterprise #innovation #growth #productivity ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council University of Warwick - Warwick Business School Kevin Mole Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) FSB Westminster Wenta

#Netzero represents a £74bn opportunity for the UK. Businesses invested in environmental disclosure, with clear sustainability strategies, we will be primed to unlock the benefits with increased competitiveness, stronger environmental credentials and a clearer understanding of their value-chain. “Preparing your organisation for net zero can be daunting at first,” says Catriona Watson, Net Zero Training Manager at Green Economy. Nonetheless, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing presents an opportunity for Greater Manchester businesses to share best practice on all thing #netzero.   Olivia Downham states "by getting together with other organisations pursuing similar goals, you can gain a broader understanding of the challenges that might be ahead, better equipping your business to overcome and achieve net zero.” 🔍 Sessions include: 1️⃣ Identifying shared challenges and understanding the problem 2️⃣ Exploring solutions and formulating an action plan 3️⃣ Reviewing and refining what works and what needs to change Explore the different cohorts and find your ideal session here https://lnkd.in/eQVcM_Nu. #peernetwork #netzero #environmental #reporting

Take a back seat Euro's 2024 or whatever your name is. The Cash and Sustainability Forum is in Frankfurt and it's the real reason to come to Germany. It's been great to discuss the forever evolving sustainability landscape this morning alongside some other fantastic speakers: Thanos Patsos, Tanja Reilly, Harsha Thomas PIEMA REnvP and Boštjan Kolar. My key takeaways: - Calculate your emissions - Set science based targets - Produce a strategy to get there You’re likely to be above where you need to be for most regulations! Do this, and do it transparently. #sustainability #netzero #regulation #future #mycarbon

Imagine a future where businesses across the globe are united by a common framework for sustainability. 🌍 The **International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)** has established a new era of transparency, ensuring that every company's environmental impact is clearly reported and understood. For companies pioneering in **carbon capture**, this is a game-changer. They are no longer just reducing emissions—they are setting the standard for how businesses manage their climate footprint. Every tonne of carbon captured is now a measurable step toward a greener planet, and every investment in clean technology is a signal to the world that they are leading the charge for change. In this world, carbon capture is not just a technical innovation—it’s a core part of how businesses stay competitive, manage risks, and unlock new opportunities like carbon credits. Companies are no longer just talking about sustainability; they're proving it, with every report, every metric, and every action aligned with ISSB standards The result? A global economy that thrives on responsibility and innovation, where businesses play a key role in driving us toward **net-zero** emissions and a healthier planet for all. 🌱 #Sustainability #CarbonCapture #FutureVision #ESG #ISSB #NetZero #InnovationForGood

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE I AirTrunk’s Chief Financial & Commercial Officer, Prashant Murthy joined the ‘How to make Tech/AI Sustainable’ panel at the 15th anniversary of Crédit Agricole CIB’s Global Sustainable Finance Conference in Paris.     Attended by over 500 participants from 12 countries, Prash, along with fellow panellists, discussed the need for collaboration between the tech and energy sectors to ensure our shared digital future is sustainable.     Prash highlighted that centralised data centres use substantially less energy when compared to on-premise servers. He also shared how data centres can help catalyse the energy transition, with long-term power purchase agreements providing investment certainty for renewable energy projects, and the adoption of Battery Energy Storage Systems supporting grid stabilisation.    Pointing to AirTrunk’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2030, Prash also highlighted how the business is ensuring accountability through energy, water and carbon efficiency performance metrics embedded in AirTrunk’s sustainable financing framework. AirTrunk’s sustainable finance also supports social and governance practices, with a social impact program funded by margin incentives from AirTrunk’s Sustainability Linked Loans. This unique approach ensures circularity is ingrained in our ambitions.   Find out more about sustainability at AirTrunk: https://lnkd.in/gB9gD8aC   Prash shared the stage with Christophe Lienard, Head of Innovation, Bouygues & Executive Board Member, Impact AI; Pauline Thomson, MD Infrastructure & Head of Data Science, Ardian; and moderator Christine Bellin-Musialowski, Head of TMT, Global IB, Crédit Agricole CIB.    #Sustainability #AI #DataCenters #DataCentres #EnergyTransition #Innovation #AirTrunk #SustainableFinance #RenewableEnergy #NetZero2030 #ClimateAction

💼 Introducing the Executive Board of ECOFIN! 💼 Global economic stability is crucial for sustainable development. This year, the Executive Board of ECOFIN is set to lead groundbreaking discussions on international trade, finance, and sustainable development goals. 🌍 Join the conversation as we work towards a more prosperous and equitable future for all! #ECOFIN #GlobalEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #MUN2024 #ExecutiveBoard