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UKGBC publishes new guidance on embodied carbon emissions reporting for more rigorous carbon reduction strategy

Workplace Insight

Scope 2 emissions are “indirect”, indicating when the emissions are generated from the purchase of electricity by an organisation. The GHG Protocol sets out a standard framework and tools for measuring emissions and is the most common way for organisations to fully assess the overall carbon footprint of activity.

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6 Ways to Reduce Paper Waste and Save Money in Your Office

Eco-Office Gals

Unless you’re creating a legal contract, you can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. You can do your banking 24 hours a day all while reducing your company’s carbon footprint. Using paper again and again significantly reduces the amount of new paper being purchased. Print on Both Sides of the Paper. Use Scrap Paper.

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Tax Incentives for Green Businesses

Eco-Office Gals

But many also strive to reduce their carbon footprint merely to remain in compliance with government mandates or to improve their brand image with consumers. Again, the legalities surrounding these incentives are complex, so you may need a legal brain to help you sort them out without raising any red flags at the IRS.