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

Workplace Insight

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched new guidance on Scope 3 embodied carbon measurement and reporting, for stakeholders across the built environment. Scope 3 represents a proportion of an organisation’s indirect embodied carbon emissions that can constitute up to 80-95 percent of its total value chain footprint.

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How to Improve your Homes Energy Efficiency Rating

Eco-Office Gals

However, there are lots of small changes that you can make to everyday living that will can lead to a big difference on your carbon footprint. We’ve put together a shortlist of seven changes you can make around the house to lower your carbon emissions. Improving the energy efficiency of your home requires a new mindset.

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Tax Incentives for Green Businesses

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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.

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

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This will free up room within your office, as well as reduce the amount of paper you’re using. If you’re concerned about safety simply back up all of your files to a second hard drive. Unless you’re creating a legal contract, you can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Everything can be saved and backed up on computers.