Net Zero for businesses: How to cut emissions, costs, and stay ahead of the curve?

Episode 11,   May 03, 2023, 11:39 AM

In this episode of the Green Business Podcast, Jonathan Howl interviews Adam Bastock, the Founder of Small99, a platform that guides small businesses to net zero through practical tips. 

The following topics are covered in this episode:

  • The importance of net zero and the benefits for businesses who embark on the journey
  • Where businesses should start, taking into account their type, size, and sector.
  • The role of employees in achieving net zero and the best approach to take (top-down or bottom-up) 
  • Tools available to measure a business's carbon footprint 
  • The impact of a lack of resources
  • The largest cost savings and benefits achieved by businesses on their net zero journey
  • Policy and incentives that could assist businesses and changes that should be made to support change
  • Accreditation options available for businesses to demonstrate achievements
  • Advice on procurement and selecting the right partners for carbon reduction projects.
Host: Jonathan Howl, Green Business Programme Business Advisor 

Guest: Adam Bastock, Founder of Small99

Producer: Maria Covlea, Marketing and Events Co-ordinator

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