Carbon footprint,
net-zero, closed-loop…
With carbon reduction firmly on the environmental agenda, it can be mind-boggling navigating the world of related buzzwords.
With this in mind, we've put together an A-Z guide of key terms and how Veolia can help your business meet its carbon reduction targets.
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CARBON NEUTRAL
describes the state of either eliminating carbon emissions altogether, or balancing out carbon emissions with carbon removal, and is what businesses are now striving for as a minimum.
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FOOTPRINT
(your carbon footprint that is) is another hot topic. Reducing your business' carbon footprint can benefit you in terms of energy and cost, as well as carbon.
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GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
is a term we're all familiar with, but did you know that carbon dioxide accounts for 76% of all greenhouse gases?
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INNOVATION
is at the heart of everything we do at Veolia, from our food waste solutions to our bespoke energy plans.
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JOINT PARTNERSHIPS
are key to Veolia's continued innovation, from our support of urban farms to partnerships with local councils.
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K
KPIs
are increasingly starting to include carbon reduction or sustainability targets, so now is the time to seriously start to think about your business' environmental image.
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MANAGEMENT
is key to keeping on top of your carbon reduction plans, including managing your building's energy efficiency and waste management.
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QUICK FIXES
including segregating food waste and not printing where possible can help make a real difference to reducing your business' carbon footprint.
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S
SUSTAINABILITY
is another keyword, and is important to consider when auditing all of your business processes and services, including energy and waste.
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VEOLIA
offers a multitude of ways to help your business reduce its carbon footprint, from energy optimisation to innovative waste solutions.