You probably didn’t think that much about climate change when you started your business.
But climate change affects us all, and we can all play a part in combatting it. Climate change has been triggered by increasing levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) within the atmosphere, resulting in harmful global warming. To address this problem, the UK has set a target for all businesses to achieve ‘net zero’ GHG emissions by 2050.
The goal of net zero will not be achieved easily and is very unlikely to be reached unless deliberate measures are taken by many sections of society. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have a crucial role to play. That’s because smaller firms are the engine of the UK economy, making up over 99% of all the UK’s 5.9 million firms – and they are responsible for half of business-related GHG emissions.
Like many SMEs, you may already be facing challenges, from coping with regulations and competitive pressures to COVID-19 and Brexit. Now you face the additional task of reaching your 2050 net zero goal. The purpose of this Little Book of Net Zero is to make it easier, by providing a straightforward ‘how to’ guide to get you started.
This document is available as part of the Net Zero Solution Pack. It can also be accessed here: https://www.bsigroup.com/netzero-uk