Focusing on Carbon Neutral

Two months after the end of COP 26 in Glasgow (the United Nations Climate Change Conference) companies are now keen to get on their own paths to Net Zero.

And here at Business West, we are finding that companies are becoming increasingly motivated to cut their carbon.

Our latest survey had found that 70% of 400 companies in the South West region were determined to get on the Net Zero path but wanted direction.

That is why we are now responding to those company appeals for help.

As a company, Business West is now carbon neutral and developing our own path to Net Zero.

But this is not easy-particularly for small firms-and we must be realistic about what is achieveable in a difficult  economic climate.

We do not profess to have all the answers.

And we must work together with our local councils to ensure that we do simple things well.

Councils must  not impose unrealistic principles which  cause businesses pain.

I have to agree with Ecotricity’s boss, Dale Vince, perhaps the UK’s most vociferous Net Zero campaigner from Stroud who says that simplicity is the answer for business to make real inroads in cutting their carbon.

Over the coming months, Business West are working with our business community to identify the support most needed to develop a series of Lunch and Learn events  to help companies get on their Net Zero road.

The first  activity is a virtual event  on Tuesday January 25 and will inform companies about B Corp accreditation which Business West has recently gained.

Our carbon neutral target was one of the key factors that enabled us to reach BCorp’s benchmark score.

We now want to help other  companies to reach the B Corp standards aimed at balancing  profit with people and the planet.

And Business West Chamber members companies will talk us through benefits and how they are helping businesses  carbon cutting plans.

Already, the January 25 event has had a big response. Find out more and book here.