In this episode, Adam and Simon ask how much impact transportation has on a small business. They also discuss how some forms of transport might be higher in emissions than you might think at first.

In this episode, Adam and Simon ask why is energy a main focus of Net Zero? What does energy mean in the context of small business? How can you start to measure and reduce your energy usage?

Adam + Simon Bullshit Busters are back! We're rebooting the podcast to bring you sustainability-focused bullshit-busting.

In this episode, we ask why should my small business care about NetZero? They explore some of the benefits to your business that go far deeper than just Net Zero and how the whole process will make your business more sustainable and profitable.

In this episode I sit down with Lewis, a keen advocate for action who has done fantastic work with engaging their supply chain. We discuss the successes and struggles on his Carbon Reduction Journey so far.

There's a lot of concern about electric vehicle batteries and how bad they are for the environment. However, how do they stack up against a petrol car? And what sort of life can you get from one?

In this episode I tackle:

A common question with an unsatisfactory answer! Basically, measure Scope 1 and 2. 

Here are the big 4 I discuss:

B-Corp: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/

SBTi: https://sciencebasedtargets.org/resources/legacy/2020/07/SME-Frequently-Asked-Questions_July-2020.pdf

SME Climate Hub x CDP: 

https://www.cdp.net/en/articles/companies/smes-equipped-to-join-race-to-net-zero-with-dedicated-climate-disclosure-framework

SECR: https://www.carbontrust.com/news-and-events/insights/secr-explained-streamlined-energy-carbon-reporting-framework-for-uk

https://billmckibben.substack.com/p/the-happiest-number-ive-heard-in

What are the knock on impacts from going "Green?"

Walk around any urban neighbourhood and you’ll see SUVs everywhere. This is despite them being bad for us – from increased emissions to increased road accidents. Yet they’re more popular than ever.

Why is this? And what can we learn from this in motivating more people to take climate action?

In this episode we’ll explore what motivates people and how we can deploy this in selling climate action.

https://small99.co.uk/transport/suvs-a-lesson-in-the-emotional-challenge-of-climate-action/

Trees are great, we all love trees. But how useful are they actually? 

In this episode we explore how effective tree planting really is and answer the following:

Trees for Life / Ecologi

Wholegrain article: https://www.wholegraindigital.com/blog/zero-carbon-synching/

Sources:

All About Trees - Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership

carbonfootprint.com - UK Tree Planting

How much CO2 does a tree absorb? | Viessmann

How Much CO2 Does A Tree Absorb?

Tree planting 'has mind-blowing potential' to tackle climate crisis | Greenhouse gas emissions | The Guardian

How much carbon does a tree absorb (sequester)? | MoreTrees.eco

How much CO2 does a tree absorb? Let's get carbon curious!

In this episode we look at recycling in context: How much does it really make a difference?