Man-made climate change is now accepted by the scientific community to be true. And, the main cause is the emission of greenhouse gases. Across the world, the evidence is there for all to see from heatwaves, forest fires and flooding.
The urgency for action is real.
The UK government has committed us to reducing greenhouse gases and adopting a clean energy strategy by 2050. At the same time, introducing us to the phrase ‘net zero’.
Net zero, the difference between the amount of greenhouse gas pumped into the atmosphere and the amount removed is a major focus for governments around the world. With a 50% increase in CO2 emissions since the 19th Century and a world that is now 1.2° C warmer than it was then, we ignore net zero at our peril.
Business profits and our planet’s sustainability are inseparably linked.
The UK government has already bound us to a decarbonised economy by 2050. Things are moving fast with installation of gas boilers in new homes and sales of fossil fuel cars and vans being phased out in 2025 and 2030, respectively.
In addition, your customers and stakeholders are increasingly wanting to see a visible commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gases – at every level. While these may appear to be challenges, we believe that this provides opportunities for businesses to enhance their offering through more sustainable practices and innovation.
This means, acting now to avoid a future financial impact!
Mosaic International offers a training and consultancy service that can help you start your journey towards a business which is more environmentally aware, saving you money now, as well as enabling you to access future funding as part of your transition to net zero.