European Union is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% compared to 1990 levels or by 30% if the conditions are right, increase the share of renewable energy in final energy consumption to 20%, and achieve a 20% increase in energy efficiency.
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could collectively save nearly £400 million per year in energy costs, and over 2.5 million tonnes of CO2, by reducing their carbon footprints and certifying their efforts under the Carbon Trust Standard.
The Carbon Trust Standard SME online certification is the only tool designed specifically to help small UK business’ certify their carbon footprint reductions. SMEs using the tool have, on average, cut their energy costs by £2,000 per year, and their carbon footprints by 13 tonnes CO2.
The new Carbon Trust Standard guide provides a range of information to enable growing businesses to save cash and increase efficiency by measuring, managing and reducing their carbon, and to boost their reputations by becoming a Carbon Trust Standard bearer. Key topics covered in the guide include:
- How to measure and monitor an organisation’s carbon footprint
- How to collect accurate energy data
- How to create a meaningful energy policy
- The benefits of reducing emissions and how to start reporting on carbon
Enterprise Europe Network 
Posted on May 10, 2011 by Shak Gohir
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