You’ve likely heard of the main climate phrases: Carbon neutral. Net zero. Carbon positive. Here’s why understanding the difference matters for businesses.
Across the UK, expectations around sustainability have shifted from “good practice” to business critical. 89% of UK SMEs now check a supplier’s sustainability credentials before working with them, and sector research from BDO shows construction contracts are increasingly awarded based on lowest carbon emissions rather than lowest cost.
Nathalie Camp is a Sustainability Intern at Flotilla, supporting client projects and building a practical understanding of carbon accounting. With a background in geography, she’s particularly interested in how businesses can turn sustainability data into meaningful action.