Your monthly Positive Planet update - August 2023
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Welcome to the August edition of our Sustainability Spotlight! We're excited to have you here. This issue's main article, "Net Zero for SMEs," shares valuable insights on SMEs navigating towards net zero emissions effectively, profitably, and transparently. You can also explore more topics that include creative eco-friendly practices and our new knowledge-building series. Key talking points include:
?? Achieving Net Zero for SMEs
?? How Greenwood Plants are leading the way to a peat-free future
?? Our brand new Positive Planet Podcast series
?? Carbon Literacy training opportunities.?
We hope you'll find this newsletter interesting and inspiring. Let's team up to reach your full sustainability potential.
Net Zero for SMEs
In the face of escalating climate change concerns, achieving net zero emissions has become a global imperative. The UK has emerged as a leader in the transition to a greener future, setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While large corporations have taken significant strides towards net zero, it is equally crucial for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to this collective effort.
Meeting NHS Net Zero: A Roadmap for Suppliers Towards a Sustainable Future
Our Head of Client Engagement, Emily Pegg, breaks down how suppliers can support the NHS in their transition to net zero ahead of regulations coming into play as early as next year that require all NHS suppliers bidding for contracts to publish a carbon reduction plan. Read more about the regulatory landscape below.
The Positive Planet Podcast LinkedIn Live Series
We are excited to launch a new series, The Positive Planet Podcast, where we are bringing expert knowledge and firsthand experiences from guest speakers to our LinkedIn Platform.
Episode One:
Positive Planet Co-Founder, Stephen Henry unpicks why 98% of sustainability programmes fail and how you can ensure yours succeeds.
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Episode Two:
We invite Lucie Mills, Partner, Value Creation & ESG at NorthEdge, to hear her expert opinion and experience on why engaging in net zero improves your attractiveness to investors.
Episode Three:
Our friends at Couch to Carbon Zero will navigate you through each stage of climate confidence when building your net zero knowledge.
Events and Opportunities
Our Carbon Literacy training courses are filling up fast in the run into the end of the year, with our next event already sold out. Learners taking part in the training course can help drive innovation in new carbon reduction initiatives and embed a culture of sustainability within your organisation.
Register for an available date below and help your business gain a competitive advantage within your industry.
Net Zero News
New ￡10m initiative to help decarbonise schools across England
A new ￡10 million partnership aimed at boosting climate action in schools across England has been announced. Let’s Go Zero has joined forces with Green Future Investments Ltd (GFIL) to support schools, colleges and nurseries via 30 climate advisors in nine regions across England to decarbonise, while also helping unlock finance.
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