Carbon Offsetting
Why tree planting means you’ll never hit net zero
In this post, we’ll explore the challenges tree planting schemes face, whether they really make a difference or if they’re a well-intentioned form of greenwashing.
You’re busy running a small business and are struggling to keep your head above water.
On top of all your daily tasks, there’s talk of carbon reduction, environmentally demanding customers and net zero which you need to get your head around.
You’re overwhelmed by information and demands, and you don’t know where to start. Other accreditation services aren’t relevant to you and you’re looking for support.
We’ve created easy to follow guides for all parts of your business. You can make practical change in your business today and kick start the journey towards net zero.
If you’re looking to achieve B-Corp status in the future, then our guides put you on that path.
Companies that don’t adapt to the climate crisis will go bankrupt without question.
In the UK, 99% of businesses have less than 49 employees. Over 5 million of these have less than 9 employees. And so Small99 was born – 99% of our economy is a small business.
This is a huge section of the economy which is overlooked by other organisations offering resources and information on achieving net zero.
Solo business owners lack the time and resources to hire expensive consultants or access complex schemes.
Small99 gives practical, clear guidance to let you take action in your business today to reduce your environmental footprint.
This isn’t about greenwashing, Press Releases or feel good stories. It’s about the practical, sometimes boring changes you can make to your business that will make an effective change.
If you’re thinking “I want to achieve net zero, but how do I start?“ then you’re in the right place.
In this post, we’ll explore the challenges tree planting schemes face, whether they really make a difference or if they’re a well-intentioned form of greenwashing.
We assess how sustainable polypropylene is and provide some options for more eco-friendly alternative materials.
Bioplastics are in their infancy. Should you be using them in your business, or are they a tool for greenwashing?
Decent Packaging revolutionises the industry through plant-based production. Cups, straws, bags, napkins, and lids are made from plants.
The purpose is to redesign the clothing industry, Rapanui is able to produce recycled and low-carbon footprint organic, yet, trendy clothing.
In this article, we take you through the costs and benefits of biodegradable glasses and show you where you can shop for them online.
We break down the economic and environmental benefits of buying second-hand furniture for a hospitality business, and list the vendors where you can buy it from.
Using Circle of Influence frameworks, Net Zero can be split into three simple essential scopes: What can you Control, What can you Influence, What is a Concern..
Home-grown is considered the right way to buy seasonal produce, but with 60% of U.K consumed food being imported, why is local seasonal produce seen as the way to go?
Small99 is a resource hub for small business owners to get practical guidance on how to achieve net zero.