16 June 2010 - Downloadable Carbon Footprint emission reports launchedCarbon Footprint Ltd's new downloadable business reports enable users to get a PDF format record of their emissions analysis, detailing its various components. These reports - suitable for display and management planning - also provide some guidance on carbon & cost reduction strategies. 25 May 2010 - Carbon neutrality gets defined by British Standards InstituteCarbon Footprint Ltd welcomes the arrival of BSI’s new PAS2060 guidance on Carbon Neutrality. This brings much needed consistency to organisation’s claims to be ‘carbon neutral’. Under PAS2060, businesses and other organisations can be assured that they, their services and products meet the ‘carbon neutral’ status – enhancing their competitive positions. The new code advocates a carbon footprint management programme to include robust measurement of carbon emissions, carbon reduction objectives and carbon offsetting with Kyoto compliant programmes, VCS approved or Gold Standard projects. Carbon Footprint Ltd’s programmes meet PAS2060 needs and are also aligned with other international standards. 1 April 2010 - Carbon Reduction Commitment comes into forceThe Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency scheme comes into force 1 April 2010. Thousands of businesses will be affected by the Cap and Trade scheme - which also involves public disclosure in a League Table of performance of all participating companies. High performers will reduce energy costs and enhance their brands, poor performance will be met with costly fees and reputation could be significantly impacted. 20 March 2010 - Double Win for Wendy Buckley in National Awards
We are thrilled that our director, Dr Wendy Buckley, was named Overall Winner and Winner for High Growth Business category at the prestigious national 'Women on Their Way' Awards, held at Aston Villa football club yesterday. More Women on Their Way
17 March 2010 - Mongolia Project Update – Delivering DECC Quality Assured carbon offsets & CSR benefitsOur Inner Mongolia based Certified Emission Reduction (CER) project – within the Government / DECC’s Quality Assurance scheme - is the Chifeng Domgshan Phase II 50MW Wind Power project, which features an installation of 25 turbines, each rated 2000kW. It has been in operation since Sept 2008. 8 March 2010 - Carbon Footprint nominated as Best Carbon OffsetterCarbon Footprint Ltd, the award winning carbon managers have been shortlisted for the prestigious National GreenIT Awards 2010 for their highly popular tree planting programme. Their UK based programme helps businesses and individuals become carbon neutral, by offsetting their environmental impact, whilst sustaining habitats for wildlife & diversity in regions of their choice across the UK. You can vote for Carbon Footprint on-line at www.greenitawards.com 23 February 2010 - Carbon Footprint's Director shortlisted for National AwardWe are delighted that our co-founder & business owner Dr Wendy Buckley is short-listed for the prestigious Women on Their Way Awards 2010 in the High Growth Business category. 26 January 2010 - Still Time to Win a Sustainable Business AwardBusinesses in Hampshire, UK, have until Friday 5 February to enter the prestigious Sustainable Business Partnership Awards. 10 December 2009 - UK Met Office warns carbon emissions must peak by 2020
Results presented in Copenhagen today showed that even if emissions peaked in 2020, there would be a 50% chance of temperatures rising by more than 2C, the target adopted by the G8 at its July summit. 9 December 2009 - Warmest Decade since records beganThe first decade of this century is "by far" the warmest since instrumental records began, according to the UK Met Office and World Meteorological Organization. |
2 December 2009 - Walking the talk ... all the way to Copenhagen !Carbon Footprint’s US spokesperson Alison Gannett, is setting the example by walking all the way to the World Climate Treaty Summit in Copenhagen to raise awareness of climate change & how by managing our carbon footprints we can all contribute to stop it. 25 November 2009- Forestry Commission Calls for UK tree planting to tackle climate changeThe UK needs an extra 4% coverage of the UK with woodland to tackle climate change effects including flooding and air quality, according to the UK Forestry Commission. 25 November 2009 - Carbon Footprint Partner Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council to launch Carbon Management workshops for businesses.Today, Carbon Footprint Ltd, the Award winning dedicated carbon consultants ran a Carbon Management workshop for Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council. The event was sponsored by the EU’s European and Social Fund and attended for FREE by local businesses. The session provided climate change training & action planning enabling businesses to maximise commercial opportunities , reduce costs and manage risks presented by severe weather impacts and rising energy costs. 4 November 2009 - Latest photos from our Great Rift Valley tree planting programSee the latest photos from Kenya! For more information on this carbon offset project click here 6 October 2009DECC announces changes to the Carbon Reduction Commitment Press Release - 23 September 2009Carbon Footprint Academy – Big business backs peer group learning to accelerate cost saving climate change plans Zero rating of emissions allowances - September 2009In 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 2009See 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 2009See 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 2009Project 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 09We 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 09Erika 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 09Impressive 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 09DECC has announced the third consultation on the development of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme. IKEA - Changing their environment with Carbon Footprint Ltd - 16 March 2009IKEA, the global leader for furniture and household products wanted to run a global ‘Good Housekeeping competition’ focused on employees carbon emissions. Government Approved Offsets - 25 February 2009Carbonfootprint.com – First to get Government stamp of approval for offsetting Electricity & Gas price fall warms our winter - 17 February 2009Following the recent cold spell, the major gas & electricity suppliers are lining up to make price reduction announcements. Carbon Footprint helps AkzoNobel 'clean up' bodyshops - 12 February 2009We 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 2009Carbon Footprint joins forces with NorthgateArinso to 'Empower' customers Kenya Trees Offset Program- 5 February 2009Latest photos from Kenya Press Release - 12 January 2009Carbon Footprint – Saving costs & stamping out emissions in Ireland |
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