{"id":18082,"date":"2021-11-18T12:36:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T11:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage-fp.webenv.pl\/blog\/?p=18082"},"modified":"2021-11-23T11:44:42","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T10:44:42","slug":"how-to-become-zero-carbon-handy-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/how-to-become-zero-carbon-handy-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become zero carbon? Handy tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Green actions, eco-awareness, sustainability, becoming carbon neutral, zero-carbon or net-zero \u2013 these ideas are regarded as significant elements of a successful business strategy for at least several reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Several reasons to go green<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, businesses from small startups to giant corporations are obliged to follow specific rules and strategies in environmental care. <\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"o-icon-box__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"o-icon-box o-icon-box--big o-icon-box--italics m-cool-gray-light\">\n            <div class=\"o-icon-box__text f-headline-extra-big\">\n                The widely discussed agreements like the European Green Deal, Paris Agreement or American EPA regulations (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) urge companies to take action for the sake of the whole planet. The EU aims to be climate-neutral by 2050 by creating an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Europe can become the first climate-neutral continent, resulting in a c<strong>leaner environment, more affordable energy, more intelligent transport, new jobs<\/strong>, and <strong>better quality of life<\/strong>. These goals can only be achieved when all organisations and businesses include green actions in their long-term strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make things easier to understand, let\u2019s sum up a few essential terms via <a href=\"https:\/\/plana.earth\/academy\/what-is-difference-between-carbon-neutral-net-zero-climate-positive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Plan A&#8221;<\/a>:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Carbon neutral <\/strong>means that any CO2 released into the atmosphere from a company\u2019s activities is balanced by an equivalent amount being removed.<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Climate positive <\/strong>means that activity goes beyond achieving net-zero carbon emissions to create an environmental benefit by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Carbon negative<\/strong> means the same thing as \u201cclimate positive.\u201d<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Carbon positive<\/strong> is how organisations describe climate positive and carbon negative. It\u2019s mainly a marketing term, and understandably confusing\u2013we generally avoid it.<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Climate Neutral<\/strong> refers to reducing all GHG to the point of zero while eliminating all other negative environmental impacts that an organisation may cause.<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Net-Zero carbon emissions<\/strong> mean that an activity releases net-zero carbon emissions into the atmosphere.<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Net-Zero emissions<\/strong> balance the whole amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) released and the amount removed from the atmosphere.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But rules and laws are not the only reasons why various companies worldwide decide to go green on many levels. Decision-makers search for ways of being one step ahead of their companies\u2019<strong> competition in terms of sustainability<\/strong>. Going green is also extremely important from the <strong>PR perspective<\/strong> as more customers, users, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-outsourcing-partner-for-your-green-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">potential business partners<\/a>, and suppliers choose visibly sustainable and responsible companies with their green policies.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"b-button\">\n            <a class=\"o-button o-button--primary o-button--s o-button--icon-right o-button--arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/software-services\/dedicated-team\/\">\n            Engage a team of IT experts and go greener\n            <svg class='o-icon o-icon--16 o-icon--arrow '>\n            <use xlink:href='#icon-16_arrow'><\/use>\n          <\/svg>\n                            <svg class='o-icon o-icon--24 o-icon--arrow '>\n            <use xlink:href='#icon-24_arrow'><\/use>\n          <\/svg>                    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Benefits of going green as a business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of positive outcomes of taking environmental actions on a business level. These are the most significant ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Legal and regulatory compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that include eco-awareness in their long term strategies adapt easier and faster to green laws on local, state, EU or even global levels. It shows how <strong>business understands that going green is crucial for the Earth\u2019s ecology<\/strong> and helps get a few steps ahead of the less aware competition. Reducing carbon emissions, promoting sustainability, and searching for new ways of going green in business is a proactive attitude that pays off now and will become a must-do soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Efficiency increases savings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact is that increasing energy efficiency saves on utility costs. Reusing existing materials in new ways means less money is spent purchasing new stock to create products. Streamlining transportation of employees or shipping saves the Earth as well as a substantial amount of money. Of course, companies need to plan some expenses on<strong> establishing green business procedures<\/strong>, but in the long run, they always count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Green marketing helps win people<\/h3>\n\n\n    <div class=\"o-icon-box__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"o-icon-box o-icon-box--big o-icon-box--italics m-cool-gray-light\">\n            <div class=\"o-icon-box__text f-headline-extra-big\">\n                A business going green is more and more often considered trustworthy and fully responsible.            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many different surveys show that consumers around the globe (especially Millennials) are ready to pay more for a product or service coming from sustainable sources. Green businesses show their customers, suppliers and business partners that sustainability is not just a one-minute whim or PR trick but a significant part of their mission and company culture. <strong>It\u2019s vital to be honest and consistent in green actions<\/strong>. Plenty of customers and business partners are highly sensitive to scams or greenwashing, which is unforgivable and always causes tremendous image losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Impact on employee morale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/what-is-greentech-a-guide-to-green-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">green businesses<\/a> feel safer at work, have more positive feelings and trust for their companies. What is more, involving workers in company-wide green initiatives boosts morale. People feel that their <strong>health and future matter<\/strong>, and they want to go green. Not many employers realise that sustainability is a crucial factor in reducing turnover, as employees want to stay in a place where they are part of a work community that cares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Becoming a go green icon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, to <strong>become an environmentally friendly company means gaining wide and high esteem<\/strong>, even a status symbol. Many eco-aware actions are promoted by companies like Dell (with their free electronics recycling programme) or Toyota (known as one of the greenest businesses in the automotive branch, famous for its lean management idea, hybrid technology or hydrogen engines). The greener company becomes, the more positive buzz it generates. For many eco-aware consumers, companies like these listed before are icons and benchmarks for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>What can a business do for the climate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are essential steps that companies can take on many levels to reach compliance with the green laws and become more sustainable. These ideas include, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Including green actions in business strategy<br><\/strong><br>Going green starts with a detailed plan that needs to fit with other business goals and long-term visions.<br><br><ul><li><strong>Benchmarking competitive actions and goals<\/strong> (What are the best practices other companies present regarding net-zero plans? How do your organisation\u2019s climate actions stack up?)<br><br><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Climate reporting and disclosures<\/strong> (Climate risk assessment and disclosure to investors)<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Pointing customers\u2019 and other stakeholders\u2019 expectations<\/strong> (e.g. topics such as definitions of common climate commitments, high watermark activities of leaders, a crash course in greenhouse gas accounting and identification of your organisation\u2019s climate risks and opportunities)<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Annual emissions inventory<\/strong> (Important data about key emissions hotspots is required to set a meaningful strategy)<br><br><br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Step 2<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Planning operational reductions<br><\/strong><br>These include electricity purchased to operate offices, databases and manufacturing facilities and direct burning of fossil fuels. Companies can get involved in energy efficiency projects, rooftop solar installation, using renewable energy or switching to cloud solutions to store data or operate specific tasks.<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Step 3<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Reducing value chain costs <\/strong><br><br>Usually, supply chain emissions within the value chain represent the most significant share of a company\u2019s emissions footprint. A thorough hotspot analysis and a cycle analysis helps map all sources of emissions. Then it\u2019s time to develop a strategy to engage suppliers in carbon reduction initiatives, such as converting to renewable energy use.<br><br><\/li><li><strong>Step 4<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Managing remaining emissions<\/strong><br><br>It\u2019s also good to have a plan for the emissions that remain after all other internal reduction measures have been implemented. A company can begin to integrate investments in carbon removal projects alongside carbon avoidance projects. It would be an essential tool in guiding the business along the path towards longer-term climate goals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"b-image js-lightbox\">\n        <figure class=\"b-image__figure\">\n            <a\n                href=\"zero_carbon.jpg\"\n                class=\"js-lightbox__trigger\"\n                aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n                data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\n            >\n                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon.jpg 579w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-399x400.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/>            <\/a>\n                            <figcaption class=\"b-image__caption f-paragraph\">Source: https:\/\/3degreesinc.com\/<\/figcaption>\n                    <\/figure>\n        <div\n    class=\"js-lightbox__dialog o-lightbox\"\n    role=\"dialog\"\n    aria-modal=\"true\"\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    tabindex=\"-1\"\n>\n    <div class=\"o-lightbox__dialog\">\n        <div class=\"o-lightbox__content js-lightbox__content\" role=\"document\">\n            <button\n                class=\"o-button o-button--xs o-button--dark o-button--icon-right o-button--tertiary o-lightbox__close js-lightbox__close m-gradient-brand\"\n            >\n                Close picture                <svg class='o-icon o-icon--16 o-icon--timescircle '>\n            <use xlink:href='#icon-16_times-circle'><\/use>\n          <\/svg>            <\/button>\n                                            <figure class=\"o-lightbox__image is-active\">\n                    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon.jpg 579w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-399x400.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/zero_carbon-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/>                                            <figcaption\n                            class=\"o-lightbox__caption f-paragraph\">Source: https:\/\/3degreesinc.com\/<\/figcaption>\n                                    <\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Let\u2019s workshop, going green pays off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The time and resources required to establish new environmentally green protocols pay back over the years, not only in money but also in feeling that the company truly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/how-can-we-use-technology-to-save-the-planet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">serves the planet<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you wonder how your company\u2019s IT strategy can be enriched with long-term green and sustainable actions, see strategy workshops in the Future Processing\u2019s offer<\/strong>. We will explore the current state and work out the best solutions for your business and the environment. Our workshops are helpful when you have an already existing IT structure, as well as when you start to build the whole system from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"b-cta-banner m-gradient-light\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/software-services\/it-strategy-workshop\/\" class=\"b-cta-banner__image-container\" data-elementclick=\"article-banner\" data-elementname=\"Make your business greener\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IT-Strategy-Workshop.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IT-Strategy-Workshop.png 450w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IT-Strategy-Workshop-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IT-Strategy-Workshop-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IT-Strategy-Workshop-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IT-Strategy-Workshop-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IT-Strategy-Workshop-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IT-Strategy-Workshop-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>        <\/a>\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.future-processing.com\/software-services\/it-strategy-workshop\/\" class=\"b-cta-banner__url b-cta-banner__text-container\" data-elementclick=\"article-banner\" data-elementname=\"Make your business greener\">\n                    <div class=\"b-cta-banner__text\">\n                                                    <h3 class=\"f-headline-extra-big b-cta-banner__header\">\n                        Make your business greener                    <\/h3>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"f-paragraph\">\n                        <p>Learn more about Future Processing\u2019s business strategy workshops.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"o-button o-button--primary o-button--s o-button--icon-right o-button--arrow\">\n                        <span>Start your company&#039;s green era<\/span>\n                        <svg class='o-icon o-icon--16 o-icon--arrow '>\n            <use xlink:href='#icon-16_arrow'><\/use>\n          <\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going green is no longer a fashionable trend or a whim of huge companies. It\u2019s a matter of business strategy that must follow national and international green regulations. What\u2019s crucial, implementing green actions in the long-term company&#8217;s development plan is what we need to do for the planet. 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