Sustainability reporting is no longer a proactive measure for businesses committed to transparency and accountability, it is now a licence to operate, regardless of size. This underscores the need for a robust sustainability strategy that is embedded into an organisation’s operations.
Mystified about Scope 3 Emissions? An Explainer for SMEs
It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to take responsibility for their carbon footprint and to mitigate this impact, in particular their Scope 3 emissions. According to the GHG Protocol, Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions account for more than 70% of a business’s carbon footprint. For environmentally responsible businesses, measuring your Scope 3 emissions is crucial in understanding your impact and driving sustainability.
From Minimum Wage to Living Wage: How B Corps are Leading the Way
The Case for B Corps
As a young person, the impending threat of climate change has always been the cause of worries, so much so that psychologists have coined the term ‘climate anxiety’. According to psychologists the cure for this problem is action.
The responsibility of climate action has constantly been placed on the shoulders of individuals. I have tried reusable bags, composting, thrift shopping, taking shorter showers, even veganism - though it feels like nothing I do makes much difference. Many of my generation suffer from a sense of hopelessness, as these individual actions feel inadequate, when everyday, the climate crisis worsens.