Understand the basics and early actions
Course
Climate action for your operations
This module will help you identify how to effectively reduce emissions within your company.
This course is designed for SMEs of all sizes and acts a good entry point for those getting started.
Time to complete: 30 minutes
Action Guide
Reduce emissions from business travel
Business travel emissions vary by company. This guide explains how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from business travel, which applies to all sectors.
Our Action Guides focus on simplicity and speed and are appropriate for all SMEs.
Time to complete: 10 minutes
Action Guide
Reduce emissions from commuting
This guide explains how to lower greenhouse gas emissions from commuting—the transportation of employees between their homes and workplaces.
Our Action Guides focus on simplicity and speed and are appropriate for all SMEs.
Time to complete: 10 minutes
Take practical actions
Action Guide
Reducing emissions from office buildings
Around 40% of global energy-related emissions come from buildings, and 60% of office building emissions come from energy use, making it a priority to address. This guide focuses on steps to lower office building emissions, including those from lighting, heating, cooling, waste, paper, printing, and appliances.
Our Action Guides focus on simplicity and speed, and are appropriate for all SMEs.
10 minutes
Course
Transition to Electric Vehicles
This Action Course is designed for SMEs interested in transitioning their business to electric vehicles. It provides practical guidance on efficiently incorporating EVs into your fleets and developing charging infrastructure to keep your vehicles on the road.
Whilst aimed at the film and TV production industry, there are applicable elements to all sectors and businesses.
Time to complete: 40 minutes
Action Guide
Switch to renewable electricity
This guide outlines how to transition to renewable energy sources. It focuses on electricity, but you should also consider other types of energy use – such as heating, cooling, and steam – depending on the nature of your business.
Our Action Guides focus on simplicity and speed, and are appropriate for all SMEs.
Time to complete: 10 minutes
Make impactful changes
Action Guide
Installing renewable electricity
This guide introduces the key considerations and steps involved in setting up renewable energy capacity at your organisation’s office or factory. If you don’t own your building or factory, encourage your landlord to follow these steps instead.
Our Action Guides focus on simplicity and speed, and are appropriate for all SMEs.
Time to complete: 10 minutes
External resource
Switch to heat pumps
The use of electric or hybrid heat pumps is becoming more economically competitive and can accelerate the process of decarbonization. Follow this resource to understand how to implement this solution and learn more about its impacts.
Time to complete: 10 minutes
Provided by WBCSD
External resource
Retrofit your building with insulation
Retrofitting residential or commercial buildings with insulation systems can reduce emissions and save annual utility payments. This resource outlines the impacts of and guidance for insulating your buildings.
Time to complete: 10 minutes
Provided by WBCSD
Suggested action areas
Not sure how to start?
See the steps you can take and get help building a plan to cut your business emissions today.
¿No estás seguro de por dónde empezar?
Revisa los pasos que puedes dar y obtén ayuda para elaborar un plan para reducir las emisiones de tu empresa hoy mismo.
Ready to commit to lower emissions?
It’s easy to make the commitment. Just complete a form sharing your intent to reduce your emissions.
You’ll earn public recognition for taking the first step.
¿Listo para comprometerte a reducir tus emisiones?
Es fácil comprometerse. Solo tienes que completar un formulario compartiendo tu intención de reducir tus emisiones.
Ganarás reconocimiento público por tomar este primer paso.
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