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Hi
I think more and more people are becoming skeptical of businesses "green" claims. On inspection green credentials often don't stack up because businesses are failing to measure and implement strategies in a clear, methodical and audited manner.
The Carbon Reduction Commitment for larger businesses (users of over 6,000MWh of electricity) will be required to report all their UK-based CO2 emissions from all their fixed point energy sources and these will be published in a league table demonstrating the businesses percentage emissions reduction.
The BSI has now defined and published the Carbon Footprint Verification standard and management processes. This enhances the ISO 14001 standard already in place and this will provide businesses credible information on a companies carbon footprint.
For smaller businesses, such as mine, a clear statement of how you work and what steps you are taking to reduce your carbon footprint is a good first step. I would also recommend Carbon Neutral Copy. Her blog is superb and shows she is practicing what she preaches.
All the best
Simon
Last edited by SimonG; 08-06-2008 at 17:55.
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