As governments and businesses across the globe work towards carbon neutrality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we’re supporting small business owners and the self-employed to understand how they can play their part.

In this guide:

Getting started

  • Reducing your energy consumption, water usage and waste
  • Calculating your carbon footprint

Reducing your carbon footprint

  • Food sustainability
  • Going digital
  • Cutting vehicle use

Supply chains

  • Sustainable procurement
  • Purchasing for sustainability

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