We are in a global climate emergency. The UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. The target will require the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by this date.
For this target to be met, we all need to take urgent action to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases that are causing a rapid and dangerous destabilization of the global climate – and this starts with organizations of all sizes across all industries.
For small and medium-sized organizations, it can be difficult to know where to begin on the pathway to achieving net zero, whilst managing the day-to-day challenges or running an organization. They are also likely to have fewer employees and resources, meaning less in-house sustainability expertise to tackle their carbon footprint. That’s where this Solution Pack can help.
This Solution Pack provides a comprehensive framework through which small and medium-sized enterprises can get started in reducing their carbon emissions to reach the target of net zero within their organization.
Why should you use this Solution Pack?
For many businesses, achieving net zero can seem like an insurmountable challenge, not to mention costly.
This Solution Pack has been specifically curated to include the standards and supplementary content required to support smaller and medium-sized enterprises to kickstart their reduction in emissions and achieve their net zero target, without the need for hiring expensive consultants.
It provides your organization with all the necessary best practice guidance to manage your greenhouse gas emissions. This involves enabling your company to establish the fundamentals of an Energy Management System, which will allow you to better monitor and control greenhouse gas emissions and any other significant environmental impacts that your organization has.
This pack will also help your organization work out its carbon footprint and measure the success of any projects you have undertaken to improve it. Your business will also be given guidance on how to determine year by year carbon neutrality on the pathway to ultimate net zero.
By choosing this solution pack, you are taking the first step in a vital journey to achieve net zero and safeguard the global climate.
What’s included in this Solution Pack?
This Solution Pack provides all the necessary specifications, guidelines, and expert advice on how to use these standards to get started on the pathway to net zero.
With this solution pack you’ll gain access to:
- Expert video interview. An interview with an expert on this solution pack and how to utilise it effectively to benefit your organisation
- A guidance document ‘Using Standards to Reach Net Zero’. This guide will explain how to use the contents of the pack to achieve net zero within your organization. It will highlight how these standards can be implemented by your business to help you achieve your goal of reducing emissions
- The latest PDF versions of the included three standards; BS EN ISO 14005:2019 Environmental management systems. Guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation, BS EN ISO 14064-1:2019 Greenhouse gases - Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals, and BS EN ISO 14064-2:2019 Greenhouse gases - Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification, monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal enhancements
- The latest PDF version of the included two PAS documents; PAS 2050:2011 Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services and PAS 2060:2014 Specification for the demonstration of carbon neutrality
- A table of relevant standards and how they can be used to help your organization achieve its goals. This is a document to highlight what standards are relevant to net zero. It lists both standards that are included in the pack, and others that your organization might find useful, all in one place for easy future reference
- The Net Zero Barometer Report which provides context around how UK businesses are managing the transition to net zero
- A net zero infographic to help visualize how the contents of this pack help you on your journey to net zero
- Webinar: ‘Towards Net Zero - The Role of Government, The Challenge for Business’, this general introductory webinar explores the legislative drivers that are framing the UK Government’s response to net zero and how organizations can best adapt, both strategically and operationally
- The Little Book of Net Zero. A complete guide on the topic of net zero for small and medium-sized enterprises. This little book makes it easier for you to get started on your net zero journey and pledge your organization to a realistic net zero target
- A checklist for organizations to support their declaration of commitment to carbon neutrality
- A checklist for organizations to support their declaration of achievement of carbon neutrality
Who is this Solution Pack for?
This BSI Solution Pack is aimed at small and medium-sized organizations across all sectors who want to start managing the transition to net zero but don’t know where to start.
The bespoke content in this Solution Pack will allow you to take the necessary steps to get to net zero. They guide enterprises through the adoption process of environmental best practices and give support in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
By providing both the essential net zero standards and supplementary material all in one place, it has never been easier to begin your organization’s journey to net zero and safeguard the planet for the generations to come.