Welcome to our May Newsletter!

Read further to…

• Stay up to date with key industry events.

• Discover a sustainability tip you can act on immediately.

• And find out who is featured in our Team Spotlight this month.

But first, we were delighted to recently win the ‘Best ESG Solution’ for our Carbon Neutral Service at CBRE MENA ’s first ever ESG Innovation Challenge in Riyadh. Designed to bring together clients, suppliers, and decision makers, these CBRE Innovation Challenges, explore new ideas and best in class solutions that anticipate emerging market trends and empower businesses for future success. Thank you, Jena Ladhani, for the opportunity and we look forward to continuing to partner with you moving forward.

NCZ maybe the carbon measurement specialists, but we don’t just help you understand your carbon footprint, we’re also passionate about nurturing collaborations between like-minded businesses. Those who share our commitment to a greener future and are already acting. Which is why we invite all our clients to join the NCZ Partner Directory. A community full of partners and suppliers that are carbon neutral, or well on their way to being, and provides the perfect partnerships to have an even bigger impact.

So, if you’re curious about your carbon footprint, and want to join the growing number of businesses taking responsibility… get in touch now. We appreciate knowing where to begin may seem daunting, which is why our friendly Customer Success Team are here to hold your hand.

Embedding sustainability into the very fabric of your business makes commercial and environmental sense, and there’s no better time than the present!

Last chance… quote NEWSLETTER before the end of May to get a FREE upgrade from Silver NCZ Certification to Gold NCZ Certification with no extra charge! This applies to those starting their journey, as well as existing clients renewing their certification (based on upgrading from the old standard Silver package to the new standard Gold package).

Also, as a Startup Partner with Trade License Zone, we have discounts to all TLZ customers, just ask.

The University of Bolton's Sustainability Conference, Bolton Business School – 22nd May 2024

Alan Stenson MIoD joined the IWFM panel, discussing “Why sustainability is at the centre of workplace and facilities management."

SPG-Group Golf Networking, The Carrick, Loch Lomond – 23rd May 2024

Krys Stanton is hosting this carbon managed Golf Networking Series. Welcome to all senior professionals in the Built Environment, book your place here…

Responsible Business Europe 2024, Hilton London Tower Bridge – 11th and 12th June 2024

The Responsible Business Summit provides the perfect opportunity to collaborate and share best practice on sustainable business issues. Find out more here…

BVCA ESG Conference 2024, Bishopsgate London – 18th June 2024

This event will cover a range of ESG topics relevant to private capital, including social impact and how venture capitalists can improve their responsible investment practices. Find out more here…

Reset Connect Summit, ExCel London – 25th and 26th June 2024

This is the UK's leading sustainability and net-zero event, and this year’s event coincides with Sustainability Week. Find out more here…

The Big Zero Show, Coventry Building Society Arena – 2nd and 3rd July 2024

Alan Stenson is looking forward to attending this event, where innovation, technology and inspirational speakers will help businesses, big and small cut their emissions. Find out more here…

The IWFM Charity Ball, Manchester – 4th July 2024

NCZ are honoured to be the sustainability partner for this event, working closely with IWFM and all attendees, to make sure this a carbon managed event. Let us know if you’re attending, or would like to…

Do you have an effective waste reduction and recycling programme?

If not, get yours started today… begin by conducting a waste audit to understand where most of your waste comes from. Then encourage a reduction at source by stopping, for example, unnecessary printing and packaging. You can also set up a recycling infrastructure with clearly labelled bins for paper, plastic, and glass.

Don’t forget as you implement this, to educate your team so they are fully engaged, to set clear measurable goals, and to continuously review and improve your new practices.

This month our spotlight is on Rianne Scott - IWFM - Managing Director, who supports NCZ with business development… get to know her a little better!

Q. What’s your claim to fame?

A. When I was 14, I swam in the county championships, 200m butterfly and beat a future Olympic swimmer/ GB Swimming coach.

Q. If you had the opportunity to know the future, would you want to know?

A. No – what is meant for you won’t pass you by. I strongly believe this saying. If you know the future, then this could change things… Power of the Universe!

Q. What’s your go-to karaoke song?

A. 100% Paradise by the Dashboard Light! Badly lol

Q. What’s your favourite childhood memory?

A. Spending time with my Nan and Grandad.

Q. Tea or coffee?

A. Tea – and Yorkshire Tea… I do carry a stash in my bag in case it’s rubbish tea lol…

If you’ve made it this far, we appreciate you taking the time and would love to see you if you’re attending any of the above-mentioned events.

For further information, or if you have a question around best practice in sustainability, please get in touch… gozero@neutralcarbonzone.com

By working together, we really can make a difference for our planet; and better for the planet, really is better for business.