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Solar Energy, How Does It Work?

Solar Energy, How Does It Work? As energy prices climb, many people are looking for ways to reduce their costs and increase their energy efficiency. Solar PV systems are a great way to do this, but how exactly do they work?

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Energy Uncertainty Continues to Drive Inflation

Energy uncertainty has become a key driver in unprecedented inflation in 2022. As the energy market becomes increasingly volatile, how will the continued bearish trends be mitigated?

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Energy

Green roofs – A Catalyst in Energy Efficiency?

Green roofs - Could this Nature Based Solution be the key to solving a variety of environmental and economic issues facing many organisations today?

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Energy

The Importance of Energy Data Transparency

The Importance of Energy Data Transparency. How data can help you understand your energy use.

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When Did the Idea of Sustainability Begin? A Brief History.

Did you ever wonder where and when sustainability started? In current times sustainability is a concept that is widely accepted across most disciplines and sectors, however, in the grand scheme of things, it is a relatively new idea.

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Sustainability

History of Sustainability Reporting

Sustainability reporting is an activity that many EnergyElephant users undertake, along with thousands of other organisations on a global scale. But when did sustainability reporting begin and become a well known corporate practice? The answer is not as long ago as you may think.

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What is the Greenhouse Gas Protocol?

The terms scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions as well as GHG Protocol are common phrases in the carbon accounting world. But what exactly do they mean? To understand this, it is imperative to identify what the GHG Protocol is.

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Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

The CSRD stands for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. It is a new EU legislation amending the existing reporting requirements of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD).

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Horses, Hamburgers and Houses🐴 🍔 🏡

Taking the first steps when trying to make an impact on climate change can seem daunting, but there are some significant areas you can start.

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Common ESG & Sustainability Reporting Deadlines Across the UK and Ireland

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4 Sustainability Reporting Frameworks to Help Your Organisation Set Targets

SBTi, GRI, ISO & SASB. There is an increasing number of reporting frameworks and standards being introduced on a global scale, as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability reporting comes to the forefront of business agendas. Frameworks provide principles-based guidance on how information is structured, and prepared, and under

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Earth Day 2022 – Investing in Our Planet by Recognising Nature’s Unseen Benefits

Earth Day 2022 – Investing in Our Planet by Recognising Nature’s Unseen Benefits.

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How To Calculate Carbon Emissions From Flights

As organisations and individuals around the world begin to calculate their carbon footprints, the obvious inclusions are transport, home heating, electricity – and then of course international travel. It’s arguably one of the greatest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, yet also one of the hardest emitters to accurately calculate. Various

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100 Top Carbon and Climate Acronyms

From A to Z (AHU - Air Handling Units to ZEB - Zero Energy Buildings) A jargon-busting guide to all the top carbon and climate related acronyms out there today. AHU: Air Handling Units The basic function of the AHU is to take in outside air, re-condition it and supply

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Energy

Energy Treasure Hunt

Running An Energy Treasure Hunt Motivate And Involve Your Staff For Better Results Getting staff involved in an energy treasure hunt is a fun way to engage your work community in sustainability initiatives. It also provides a cost effective way to reduce energy and improve energy saving behaviours in staff.

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Why Set An Internal Carbon Price?

Can You Simply Model A Carbon Price When It Comes To Investment Decisions Or The Effect Of Carbon Taxes? Current carbon price initiatives only cover ~15% of global emissions, and ~75% of these emissions were priced at under $10/tonne until recently. The European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is the

Energy

5 Reasons You Should Look At Your Energy Bills

Nobody likes looking at energy bills. They are depressing, confusing documents, that bring little joy (or insights) to the reader so they tend to be ignored or at best summarily glanced over. But there are good reasons to look at your bills every so often!

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Energy

When Is The Best Time To Use Electricity?

Q: When is the best time to use electricity? A: It depends. Electricity supply systems are rapidly changing, becoming more distributed, resilient, low-carbon and generally cleaner. This gives rise to many questions on when is the best time to use electricity.

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