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Emissions reduction strategy to achieve the Net Zero goal: let's see what it is
How do you reach the Net Zero objective? First of all, to achieve the goal, the company must be on a emission reduction trajectory aligned with Paris objectives.
It is not enough, therefore, offset once its emissions: this is a step forward compared to compensation, because the company must implement strategies for reducing emissions upstream, to strive towards the elimination of its environmental impact.
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What can companies do to reduce CO₂ emissions?
The whole Climate Journey of any activity can be summarized in: measure, reduce, compensate and communicate. In Up2You we accompany you along this path, supporting you in each of these activities.
Find out how to reduce your company's CO₂ emissions
The calculation of CO₂ emissions
The first step of a effective reduction strategy is to establish the starting point, that is, to measure your corporate carbon footprint. This allows you to have a clear idea of the impact that your activities have on the environment and what are the main causes of greenhouse gas emissions in your company.
Strategies for reducing emissions
Committing to achieving the Net Zero goal means apply long-term reduction strategies and, subsequently, of neutralization of the remaining emissions with certified carbon removal projects.
The company can take 2 ways to reduce its impact.
- A first step could be involve staff directly, educating on sustainability issues in a fun and dynamic way. An example? We have drawn up a list of 10 rules for the sustainable office with daily actions that in their small way lead to a big change, if implemented by all the staff.
- Other actions, certainly more complex, take place at the level of business decisions, and help to improve one's ESG rating And the Compile a real medium/long-term emission reduction strategy.
Among these:
- the conversion of offices and company machinery into spaces and products with reduced consumption, through energy efficiency;
- the use of a fleet of electric vehicles for the movement of personnel, and for shipments and home deliveries;
- the conversion to renewable energy sources, or the installation of technologies such as photovoltaic panels in the office;
- the reduction or total elimination of the use of natural gas, favouring electricity, which produces a lower environmental impact.
These are just some of the actions that companies can take to reduce their emissions. Clearly devise a effective reduction strategy Requires one first in-depth study, in order to identify which actions are most suitable for your company; we can help you precisely with this, in order to define specific reduction actions for your company.
We accompany you all the way:
- we identify which reduction interventions have the best cost-benefit ratio;
- together with your company, let's identify the simplest solutions and the related costs;
- we define the decarbonization objectives of your company in line with SBTi;
- let's plan together the path to achieve the set objectives;
- we train and involve your staff on concrete actions to take in the company.
Do you want to start your journey to reduce business emissions? Click the link below!
Find out how to reduce CO₂ emissions
Offsetting emissions
In a decarbonization path correct, emission compensation should only take place later have devised a reduction strategy. But what does it mean to offset emissions?
La compensation of CO₂ emissions It takes place through offsetting projects designed for the purpose of capturing or not emitting CO2. By supporting these projects, it is possible to balance the greenhouse gas emissions caused by company activities, with nature based actions (such as reforestation) or tech based (such as the use of renewable energy).
Communicate strategies for reducing emissions
The last point of the climate journey, aligned with the objectives of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change), is the communication.
The conscious consumer, especially if he belongs to a very young demographic, is interested in the ethical choices of the companies he trusts, and the same goes for staff, financiers and collaborators, who see their values reflected in the company's choices.
It is important, therefore, to know convey at its best and in a way transparent their actions and their goals achieved in the field of environmental sustainability. How? For example, by dedicating a special section on the website and with activities of Green marketing, and especially through the drafting of the sustainability report.
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Reduction of CO₂ emissions: what are the advantages
Why start reducing CO₂ emissions? First of all, because the contribution and commitment of all companies are necessary to safeguard the planet and combat Global Warming.
In addition to this, the strategy of reducing CO₂ emissions can bring great advantages from an economic point of view: making your company sustainable also means reducing waste (and therefore costs), attracting the talents of younger, environmentally conscious generations, improving brand awareness and expanding your potential audience.
Here are the main ones advantages and benefits to start a sustainability journey in the company:
- obtain a higher score in public and/or private calls and tenders;
- have the opportunity to become a supplier of brands that are increasingly attentive to sustainability of its supply chain;
- increase the ESG rating, essential for obtaining various certifications and for Becoming B Corp;
- stand out from competitors and obtain a higher positioning thanks to competitive advantage given by sustainability.
