Getting Ready for 2026 and Setting Our Baseline for Carbon Reductions At ConferenceDirect we committed to the SME Climate Hub for a 30% reduction in our carbon footprint by 2030. Next year is going to be when we establish our baseline to measure our carbon footprint. Committing to the SME Climate Hub is a public pledge to cut your company’s carbon footprint in line with climate science. But what does that commitment actually require? Here are the key actions every person/company should look at when committing to something like the SME Climate Hub: 1. Measure Your Carbon Footprint Establish a baseline by measuring Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions using a GHG Protocol–aligned tool. Recalculate emissions annually to track progress. 2. Set Science-Aligned Targets Establish you goals. IE: Commit to reducing absolute emissions 30% by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2050 . These targets must be leadership-approved and publicly visible. 3. Create a Credible R...
Top 10 Best Ways to Reduce Plastic Use at Home One of the biggest challenges I have faced in making my home carbon neutral us reducing my usage of plastic. Plastic is everywhere: wrapping our food, holding our cleaning products, lining our bathrooms, and filling our trash bins. While it’s convenient, much of it is used once and thrown away, lingering in landfills and oceans for centuries. The good news? You don’t need to live a zero-waste lifestyle to make a meaningful impact. A few intentional swaps can dramatically reduce your household’s plastic footprint. Below are the ten steps I have taken to reduce my plastic usage. 1. Switch to Reusable Grocery and Produce Bags 2. Stop Buying Bottled Water: I use a water filter at home 3. Replace Plastic Food Storage with Glass Containers 4. Buy in Bulk: Spouts and Whole Food are great options for this. 5. Choose Products with Minimal or Plastic-Free Packaging: Try to use products that have a glass container. ...
Things to Think About When Buying an Electric Car (In regards to Sustainability) I recently bought an electric car. At first, I was mostly focused on how far it could go on a charge. But then I realized there were other important things to consider—like sustainability and how the car is made. After looking into it more, I ended up going with the Volvo EX30. 1. What’s in the battery? EV batteries use stuff like lithium and cobalt, which can be pretty rough on the planet (and people) to mine. Look into brands that get these materials responsibly and have a plan to recycle old batteries. 2. How are you charging it? If you’re plugging into clean energy (like solar or a green electricity plan), that’s awesome. If your electricity still comes mostly from coal, the EV isn’t as green as it could be. 3. How was the car made? Some car companies are doing a better job than others at using recycled materials and cutting emissions during production. It’s worth checking if the car is ...
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