In The News

11 November 2009 - Carbon Footprint partner Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to lower the carbon emissions of local businesses

A FREE Carbon Management Training event for local Basingstoke businesses is being held at Chute House in Basingstoke on Wednesday 25th November. If you're a Basingstoke business and would like to attend, contact Andy Dowling on 01256 845359 or email Andrew.dowling@basingstoke.gov.uk.

See the article in the Basingstoke Gazette for further details.

4 November 2009 - Latest photos from our Great Rift Valley tree planting program

See the latest photos from Kenya! For more information on this carbon offset project click here

6 October 2009

DECC announces changes to the Carbon Reduction Commitment
Rewarding companies for their energy efficiencies and carbon savings.

Press Release - 23 September 2009

Carbon Footprint Academy – Big business backs peer group learning to accelerate cost saving climate change plans

Carbon Footprint Ltd today launched their innovative new Academy.

Zero rating of emissions allowances - September 2009

In response to the escalating threat of VAT fraud in connection with trading of emissions allowances, the Government has introduced legislation to zero rate the supply of emissions allowances within the UK. This affects all Certified Emission Reduction Credits (CERs) and European Union Allowances (EUAs). To offset today click here.

Latest pictures from our UK tree planting carbon offset project- August 2009

See the latest pictures from when Carbon Footprint revisited Castle Hill Junior School 9 months on. For more information on the UK tree planting project click here.

Latest pictures from our American carbon offset project - August 2009

See the latest pictures from our maya nut tree reforestation program. For more information on this project click here.

Latest news from our Great Rift Valley tree planting program – July 2009

Project coordinator Mburu Waiganjo explains the Escarpment forest has again been spared the catastrophe faced by others, read more. Plus new photos of the latest spot weeding exercise.

Completion of the UK tree planting season – June 09

We have reached the end of another successful tree planting season find out more and hear from project coordinator Daisy Ford.

American project leader is a CNN Hero!- May 09

Erika Vohman – project leader of our American Maya Nut Tree offset programme has been recognised as a CNN hero! The project is making a significant impact in improving the lives of women in Central America by teaching them about their native Maya nut trees and the environmental, health & nutritional benefits. Click here to read more and watch the video

Kenya Forestation Grows from strength to strength- April 09

Impressive Progress continues in our Great Rift Valley programme in spite of the political turmoil that has been faced last year. The current weather conditions such as drought faced by so many have not affected the fortunately protected area. Carbon Footprint receives regular updates from project coordinator Mburu Waiganjo, click here to read about his latest update and pictures.

Government launches Consultation to Implement the Carbon Reduction Commitment – March 09

DECC has announced the third consultation on the development of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme.
Read more about CRC, or view the DECC announcement

IKEA - Changing their environment with Carbon Footprint Ltd - 16 March 2009

IKEA, the global leader for furniture and household products wanted to run a global ‘Good Housekeeping competition’ focused on employees carbon emissions.

Carbon Footprint Ltd was delighted to provide a fully hosted, co-branded multi-language carbon footprint calculator. Its database functionality enabled employees to manage their emissions and for IKEA to report a league table of results, along with pledges to reduce emissions per store.

Following the successful competition, IKEA are considering running the competition annually as a great demonstration of their environmental values and commitments.

Government Approved Offsets - 25 February 2009

Carbonfootprint.com – First to get Government stamp of approval for offsetting

Carbon Footprint Ltd is proud to be the first and only dedicated carbon management business to get the approval mark under the UK government’s new Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) for carbon offsetting.

Electricity & Gas price fall warms our winter - 17 February 2009

Following the recent cold spell, the major gas & electricity suppliers are lining up to make price reduction announcements.
Scottish and Southern Energy, British Gas and EDF have announced price cuts of 10% or more in response to the fall in wholesale prices. Further announcements from other providers are expected imminently.
Consumers look set to save £200 or more on their bills particularly by switching suppliers.

Carbon Footprint helps AkzoNobel 'clean up' bodyshops - 12 February 2009

We endorse AkzoNobel's new Eco Sustainability Scan™, which measures the current carbon footprint of a bodyshop and gives advice on how to reduce and offset carbon emissions.

Press Release - 11 February 2009

Carbon Footprint joins forces with NorthgateArinso to 'Empower' customers

CO2 calculator enhances its on-line expenses system

Kenya Trees Offset Program- 5 February 2009

Latest photos from Kenya

View the latest photos from Kenya showing growth acheived in 2009.

Press Release - 12 January 2009

Carbon Footprint – Saving costs & stamping out emissions in Ireland

Carbon Footprint is now represented in Ireland.

Press Release - 10 December 2008

America ‘goes nuts’ to tackle climate change

Carbonfootprint.com has launched their new American carbon offset program – focused on reforestation with Maya Nut trees.

Press Release - 5 November 2008

Carbon Footprint wins New Business of the Year Award

Carbon Footprint Ltd was voted New Business of the Year at Inspire08’s prestigious award ceremony held last night against tough competition.

Press Release - 3 November 2008

Carbon Footprint awarded BS EN ISO 14001: 2004

The leading energy & cost saving consultancy and host of the web’s leading emissions calculator has been awarded BS EN ISO 14001: 2004 accreditation.

Press Release - 1 September 2008

Carbon Footprint help businesses with energy certificate deadline

Carbon Footprint Ltd – the leading carbon management consultancy – is now able to offer clients a full range of energy certification products in anticipation of the upcoming legislation requirements. Energy Performance Certificates, Display Energy Certificates, Air Conditioning Certificates and other wide ranging Mechanical and Electrical sustainable energy services will form part of Carbon Footprint Ltd’s new package alongside partner organisations, The Energy Efficiency Company and Network Surveyors Ltd.

Press Release - 19 August 2008

Refill not Landfill

Carbon Footprint is proud to endorse a new & innovative reusable water bottle from intenationally renowned designer Orla Kiely and BRITA, the UK’s leading water filter company. Named 'The Wottle' - this is the world’s first designer, eco-friendly water bottle

Press Release - 14 July 2008

Carbon Footprint: Proud sponsors of Sustainable Business Partnership Awards

Carbon Footprint Ltd – the international environmental consultancy – is proud to be selected as a sponsor for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainable Business Awards 2008, to be presented Nov 08. The awards programme recognises businesses - in the local area - that have made demonstrable improvements in their environmental performance, that help tackle climate change & provide customers with a real choice.

Press Release - 12 June 2008

A foundation for cost saving, energy & emission reductions

Typically up to 30% of energy used by businesses is wasted. In the current climate of soaring energy prices, no manager or business owner can afford to ignore its impact on the bottom line. Carbon Footprint Ltd has launched a practical & pragmatic 1 day course to help businesses.

Press Release - 7 April 2008

AVF Group Ltd becomes the world's first mount manufacturer to go carbon neutral

AVF Group is today pleased to announce it has become the world's first mount manufacturer to go carbon neutral. The move is the first step in a group-wide eco-friendly initiative that will reduce and offset carbon emissions produced by the company.

Press Release - 28 March 2008

Carbon Footprint Ltd launch star system for leading businesses to show true green behaviour

Companies completing a full carbon management programme through Carbon Footprint Ltd are being awarded stars for their good green behaviour, in a new rating system designed to make it easy to recognise those companies who demonstrate true environmental responsibility.

Press Release – 19 March 2008

Green Self Assessment for Small Businesses – Carbon Footprint Ltd launch a free business carbon calculator

Carbon Footprint Ltd has today launched an online business carbon footprint calculator, aimed at helping small businesses all over the world understand their impact on climate change.

Press Release – 17 March 2008

Kenyan communities working in the battle against climate change

Carbon Footprint Ltd’s Kenyan tree planting partner, ESCONET, has started preparing the ground for the next batch of trees to be planted in The Great Rift Valley, Kenya.

Press Release – 29 February 2008

A step taken on the path to reducing USA’s carbon footprint

Carbon Footprint Ltd signs agreement with Alison Gannett, a world champion extreme skier and environmental consultant, to help raise the awareness of climate change and Carbon Footprint in the USA.

Press Release – 12 February 2008

Turkish version of carbonfootprint.com launched - www.karbonayakizi.com

The popular carbonfootprint.com web site has been translated and tailored to help Turks to calculate, reduce and offset their carbon emissions.

Press Release – 4 February 2008

Web’s leading Carbon footprint calculator now available for free download

The web’s favourite carbon footprint calculator is now available for free, fast & simple download onto your web-site. Carbonfootprint.com is taking a leading position in the race against climate change by making its calculator available to third party sites – so that visitors to web-sites across the globe can be made aware of their environmental impact and can make plans to reduce, offset & manage it – helping to mitigate the effects of global warming.

Press Release – 22 November 2007

Fly Green with WAYN

Travellers will soon be able to do their bit to save the planet while travelling - by offsetting their carbon footprint before they go.

Press Release – 19 October 2007

Dial-a-cab drives down its carbon emissions to help combat climate change

Dial-a-Cab, London's premier taxicab provider is not only the largest in the Capital, it is now also the one of the greenest. Dial-a-Cab has joined forces with Carbon Footprint Ltd to alleviate the Company's impact on our environment.