Kent’s Post

🌿 Reflecting on our 2023 carbon emissions report, I am filled with both pride and determination. This year, we established our scope 3 baseline, giving us a complete picture of our carbon footprint. It's a hefty 296,000 tonnes of CO2e, with nearly 90% from scope 3 emissions alone. We've made good progress in reducing emissions, yet, the journey doesn't stop here. We are setting near-term targets for scope 3, alongside our existing scope 1 and 2 goals. Our mission is clear: we are dedicated to continuous improvement and implementing new emission reduction initiatives. Every step we take brings us closer to a more sustainable future. I am excited about the progress we've made and even more so about the road ahead.   Read the full report, and let me know your thoughts.   https://lnkd.in/efthHg2z  

The tire industry is taking a major step toward sustainability with innovative eco-friendly materials and recycling methods. 🌍♻️ By 2030, some companies, like Michelin and Bridgestone Americas, aim to produce tires entirely from renewable resources! Read the article below about how the industry is paving the way for a greener future!

𝗔𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 to 𝗵𝗶𝘁 your net zero 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀? 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 out our carbon calculator! Our carbon emissions calculator uses your details and the results from our EPD to calculate a carbon emissions saving figure for your next project across Central Scotland. This can help you reduce your carbon footprint and provide you with accurate data for your sustainability reporting. Click here to use our Carbon Calculator now! https://bit.ly/3A720RR

At Aptar, we recognize that caring for the environment means reducing climate emissions. Recently, Aptar was named a ‘Net Zero Leader’ for our efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and collaboration with the value chain on reducing emissions. This recognition, which placed Aptar in the top 40 among global companies, highlights our commitment to supporting a lower carbon economy. We are pleased to be recognized by various leading organizations for these efforts. Learn more about how Aptar is addressing the topic of carbon neutrality here https://ow.ly/MpXQ50SNBBt and view Forbes' list of Net Zero leaders here: https://ow.ly/kaoa50SNBzo #MoreSustainable #MoreProgress #Sustainability

Net zero & sustainability You hear these words all around- Net zero, zero carbon, sustainability and greenwash. Even during my Masters degree I had derived that sustainability is a life choice. It's a self check. For some, sustainability is easy. It's a choice between lesser evils, and it comes naturally to make healthier choices. For others, there are rules, we need to measure how much they are affecting their surroundings, and have to either pay or "offset" their negative impact. What is Net Zero? Net zero refers to the balance between the greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere and those removed from it. To achieve net zero, a company, country, or individual must minimize emissions and offset any remaining emissions by methods like carbon sequestration (e.g., tree planting, carbon capture technologies) or investing in renewable energy projects. Net zero is central to global efforts to combat climate change and aligns with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Is Net Zero a Greenwash Term? While net zero is a vital target, it is sometimes criticized as "greenwashing" when: Companies or governments focus more on offsets rather than genuinely reducing emissions. Targets maybe vague or set far into the future without clear plans or interim milestones. It maybe like saying " I vow my great grandchildren will plant 1000 trees". Offsets sometimes fail to deliver real benefits, such as poorly monitored reforestation projects. Genuine net-zero initiatives involve measurable, transparent actions focused on cutting emissions at the source before relying on offsets. Why It Matters Without systemic and individual changes, unchecked carbon emissions and waste mismanagement will continue to exacerbate global warming and resource depletion. Conscious choices and robust policies can mitigate these effects and promote a more sustainable future. I would love to know more about the policies that have been made to make the sustainability goals a reality. Please share if you have any more information.

Countering carbon through both offsets and removals are vital to the challenge of Climate Change. Every sustainability director that turns around and says "we are initially focussed on reducing our carbon footprint" is missing the bigger picture (and running down the clock ⏱ ). The journalists out there criticise and says it removes the need for large corporations to reduce further, quicker. I disagree - we need to do everything we can, but it is impossible to reduce to zero so there will always be a place for Carbon Credits. At SkootEco | B-Corp we help businesses on a bespoke basis to choose projects that are aligned to their sector or even specifically their business. By speaking with project operators directly we look to obtain keen pricing - without pushing the projects too hard (and given they truly need the money) we feel more comfortable this way. Whether you need 10 tonnes or a fixed 3 year contract of 200,000 tonnes - contact us to find out what we can deliver for you. Just ask the likes of Goodenergy or Addison Lee where we have helped counter carbon emissions with Gold Standard projects. And whether it is Carbon Offsets or Carbon Removals we can help guide and navigate to create a blend. Offsets have the amazing capacity to deliver huge social value, whilst removals are more efficient at creating a net removal from the planet - both have their place, but just need more independent research to ensure their claims!

As 2024 draws to a close, climate change remains a defining global challenge. From intensifying weather patterns to groundbreaking sustainability commitments, this year underscored the urgency of action. For the packaging industry, which intersects with supply chains, consumer behavior, and environmental impacts, 2024 was a transformative year. Here's a detailed look at the key takeaways and their implications. https://lnkd.in/gWjPNraD

As part of striving to be a sustainability champion under our 2030 RISE Strategy, our Let’s Go for Zero ambitions aim to achieve Net Zero Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. Learn more about how we plan to get there in our interview with Farah Ad'Oul and Nele S'heeren who are involved in our current and future decarbonization efforts: https://lnkd.in/efTx3Jdx #AnnualReport2023

To reduce emissions, you need to know exactly where they are being generated. The three scopes help you identify possible fields of action. 🤓 The internationally recognized standard of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol describes which activities along the entire value chain of an organization generate emissions. This information lays the foundation for effective 🌻 sustainability measures. Learn more about the three scopes here 👉https://sie.ag/7LnNB

To reduce emissions, you need to know exactly where they are being generated. The three scopes help you identify possible fields of action. 🤓 The internationally recognized standard of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol describes which activities along the entire value chain of an organization generate emissions. This information lays the foundation for effective 🌻 sustainability measures. Learn more about the three scopes here 👉https://sie.ag/7LnNB