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

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

Update: 2023-05-03
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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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11: Net Zero for businesses: How to cut emissions, costs, and stay ahead of the curve?

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

Green Business Programme