Find out how business can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and still maximise profits. Understand how climate change policy affects your business, get the low-down on carbon credits, offsetting and carbon footprinting.

• Achieving a low-carbon economy requires a private investment revolution

  13 February 2012 | Energy, Finance/insurance, Climate Change, Carbon

  Investment in clean energy systems will have to more than triple current levels in order to revolutionise our energy supply and put us on the path of climate sustainability. Read more...

• The low-carbon skills gap and how to cross it

  13 February 2012 | Construction, Energy, Europe, Carbon, Legislation

  If we want a zero carbon economy, it's going to take some work to get there, says Kim Bryan, Media and Communications Officer at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT). Read more...

• Slovakia: a shining example of low-cost emissions cuts through EBRD mechanism

  13 February 2012 | Construction, Energy, Finance/insurance, Asia, Europe, Biofuel, Climate Change, Carbon

  The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced this week the successful completion of Phase One of the Slovakia Sustainable Energy Finance Initiative (SlovSEFF). Read more...

• What makes a sustainable city?

  13 February 2012 | Carbon, Sustainable Cities

  One would easily be forgiven for thinking that a sustainable city was simply another term for reducing carbon emissions, but creating a sustainable city involves a plethora of processes. Read more...

• Modernising the workforce

  13 February 2012 | Energy, Climate Change, Carbon

  A transformation in how the workforce operates and, more specifically, in how energy and the environment factor into the responsibilities of each employee, is the cornerstone to successfully addressing climate change. Read more...

• Business certification: the key to a credible carbon footprint

  04 May 2011 | Energy, Climate Change, Carbon

  After measuring your company’s carbon footprint it can be certified by a third party. Planet Positive, one of Climate Action’s strategic partners, is a certification expert that offers a well-respected mark. Here they explain why your business should certify its green credentials and what you have to do achieve it. Read more...

• The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme

  18 April 2011 | Energy, Europe, Carbon

  The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme is a UK wide, mandatory scheme, which covers 10 per cent of UK emissions. Launched in April 2010, it was recently simplified under consultation. Responses to the consultation have been met with concerns by business groups, who still doubt the schemes’ ability to create effective change. Read more...

• Cutting CO2 emissions and costs with carbon footprinting

  13 April 2011 | Energy, Climate Change, Carbon

  Are you spending too much on energy? Do you dread tax increases on fuel? Are you concerned about government emissions regulation? By measuring your company’s carbon footprint you can take action to limit your exposure to rising fuel prices, reduce your energy bills and learn what you need to do to comply with environmental legislation. Read more...

• Understanding Carbon Offsetting

  30 March 2011 | Energy, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Carbon

  Carbon offsetting is one way for businesses to try to reduce their CO2 emissions, while at the same time enhancing their business image amongst an increasingly environmentally aware customer base. However, there are still significant pitfalls in the offsetting industry and businesses should be aware that offsetting will not provide a quick fix for the emissions problem. Read more...

• Seven steps to a sustainable business

  15 March 2011 | Europe, Carbon

  It is time to act on sustainability in your business – the case is getting stronger all the time and the costs of acting too late are also rising. Climate Action provides you with a seven-step guide to implementing a sustainability strategy in your organisation. Read more...