26 episodes
Small99: Small Business to Net Zero Adam Bastock
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Practical tips and advice on how to reduce your small businesses carbon footprint.
With 99% of the UK's economy made up of small businesses, you can make a big impact with small changes.
Have a question you want answered? Email me on adam@small99.co.uk !
In this podcast we guide you on your journey to net zero and empower you to be part of the solution to the climate crisis.
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Interview: Decarbonising Animation Production with Lewis Darby of YardB Studios (Guildford)
In this episode I sit down with Lewis, a keen advocate for action who has done fantastic work with engaging their supply chain. We discuss the successes and struggles on his Carbon Reduction Journey so far.
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What Happens to EV Batteries after they’re dead, and how bad are they for the environment?
There's a lot of concern about electric vehicle batteries and how bad they are for the environment. However, how do they stack up against a petrol car? And what sort of life can you get from one?
In this episode I tackle:
The Average Lifespan of a EV battery
Their Carbon Footprint
How much lithium and cobalt they use
If they can be recycled
What happens to them after they're in a car
How they compare to petrol cars
Sources:
Average UK Mileage
EV Battery Life
Life Cycle Assessment of a Car Carbon Footprint
Vehicle Effeciency
EV Battery Recycling
How much do batteries degrade over time
Electric Classic Cars
Second Life Applications -
What Net Zero accreditations are there for Small Businesses?
A common question with an unsatisfactory answer! Basically, measure Scope 1 and 2.
Here are the big 4 I discuss:
B-Corp: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/
SBTi: https://sciencebasedtargets.org/resources/legacy/2020/07/SME-Frequently-Asked-Questions_July-2020.pdf
SME Climate Hub x CDP:
https://www.cdp.net/en/articles/companies/smes-equipped-to-join-race-to-net-zero-with-dedicated-climate-disclosure-framework
SECR: https://www.carbontrust.com/news-and-events/insights/secr-explained-streamlined-energy-carbon-reporting-framework-for-uk -
Should we Electrify Everything?
https://billmckibben.substack.com/p/the-happiest-number-ive-heard-in
What are the knock on impacts from going "Green?" -
The Emotional Challenge of Climate Action: SUVs
Walk around any urban neighbourhood and you’ll see SUVs everywhere. This is despite them being bad for us – from increased emissions to increased road accidents. Yet they’re more popular than ever.
Why is this? And what can we learn from this in motivating more people to take climate action?
In this episode we’ll explore what motivates people and how we can deploy this in selling climate action.
https://small99.co.uk/transport/suvs-a-lesson-in-the-emotional-challenge-of-climate-action/ -
How much CO2 does a tree absorb?
Trees are great, we all love trees. But how useful are they actually?
In this episode we explore how effective tree planting really is and answer the following:
How much CO2 does a tree absorb?
How many trees should I plant?
What is Carbon Syncing?
Who do I plant with?
Trees for Life / Ecologi
Wholegrain article: https://www.wholegraindigital.com/blog/zero-carbon-synching/
Sources:
All About Trees - Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership
carbonfootprint.com - UK Tree Planting
How much CO2 does a tree absorb? | Viessmann
How Much CO2 Does A Tree Absorb?
Tree planting 'has mind-blowing potential' to tackle climate crisis | Greenhouse gas emissions | The Guardian
How much carbon does a tree absorb (sequester)? | MoreTrees.eco
How much CO2 does a tree absorb? Let's get carbon curious!