More organisations are asking an essential question: how can businesses reduce their carbon footprint in a way that is both effective and sustainable? The first step is understanding what a business carbon footprint entails It includes: For many organisations, these emissions extend far beyond the walls of their own operations and instead forces them to
Our customer, West Sussex County Council, is responsible for delivering essential public services that residents across the county rely on. Managing schools, youth services and supporting older and vulnerable adults, as well as maintaining public transport, providing emergency response and more. In a recent interview, we spoke to Steven Fall, Energy Manager at the Council
When the UK Government unveiled its new Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan in October, Graham Paul at TEAM Energy was struck by two things. First, the clarity and confidence of the message, Britain is “going all-in” on clean energy to drive economic growth and cut emissions. Second, the profound implications for business: this isn’t
As the world prepares for COP30, the urgency for decisive carbon reduction action is intensifying. Yet recent moves by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to roll back key climate standards are sending shockwaves through global efforts. 2025 is a pivotal year for global climate action. It’s when emissions must peak to keep the 1.5 °C
As the pressure to meet net zero intensifies, universities are among the many institutions stepping up to tackle the causes and consequences of climate change. Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is at the forefront of this movement, embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations, teaching, and community engagement. We spoke with Simon Chubb, ARU’s Head
We recently conducted the Carbon Countdown Survey, gathering insights from over 100 UK-based organisations about their journeys toward net zero emissions. The results revealed some fascinating trends, challenges, and ambitions across the country. To see how your perceptions stack up against the real data, we’ve created a quick quiz. Test your knowledge and find out
It is becoming increasingly important for organisations to be aware of the impact they have on the planet. Organisations across all sectors are expected to understand the impact of their day-to-day operations, from travel and energy use to digital infrastructure and remote work, every activity leaves a carbon footprint. But how do you measure that
As the UK’s public sector accelerates its response to climate change, local authorities are increasingly recognised as key players in the national net zero transition. Among them, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is demonstrating how a strategic, data-led approach can unlock meaningful progress even in the face of limited resources. In a recent Customer Spotlight
The UK’s journey to net zero is at a pivotal crossroads. According to our latest Carbon Countdown survey, nearly half of UK organisations have made formal commitments to achieve net zero carbon emissions, with a significant number targeting the government’s 2050 deadline. But, while ambition is high, the path from pledge to progress is anything
What is ESG and how does it relate to Sustainability Reporting? ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance three key pillars used to evaluate an organisation’s ethical impact and sustainability practices: Environmental How a company manages its impact on the planet (e.g. carbon emissions, energy use, waste). Social How it treats people employees, customers, communities
TEAM Energy’s sustainability survey, Countdown to Net Zero, has revealed a compelling snapshot of the UK’s sustainability landscape, highlighting both the ambition and the obstacles organisations face as they work towards their carbon reduction goals – and where they need the most support. Over 100 UK-based organisations across diverse sectors participated in the eight-week survey,
Welcome to the latest Net Zero, Carbon Reduction, and Energy Management news updates How the new electric car grant can help you go green The UK Government has just launched a new Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme aimed at making electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable and to support the acceleration of zero emission transport. The
