A quick and easy first step into sustainability for any business
Switch2Zero has today launched a new beta version of its forthcoming carbon footprint calculator for businesses of any size, anywhere.
Designed to offer up an immediate, and free, top level assessment of any organisations emissions, the Switch2Zero Business Estimator is part of the company’s on-going push to make hitting net zero as easy, affordable and impactful as possible.
With just a few inputs - industry sector and business size by revenue - the estimator weaves together highly respected data sources alongside S2Z’s unique calculation engine to offer up a high level estimate of a businesses likely Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions.
Immediate Action and Beyond
What sets the Business Estimator apart is both its simplicity and immediate impact.
For example, by helping businesses identify their primary sources of emissions across Scope’s 1 & 2, as well as the likely contribution of their value chain’s Scope 3, they can immediately pivot towards more sustainable, often cost-effective, operations. This could be as simple as switching an energy supplier to a renewable offering, or encouraging employees to turn off electrical equipment and lights when not in use.
Beyond immediate action, the Estimator also serves as a catalyst for two further essential steps on the path to net zero.
1. Driving Environmental Conversations: Armed with insights from the Estimator, businesses can spark discussions across their organisation about adopting environmentally friendly practices. Not only does this align with green values, but it can also positively influence sales and enhance brand perception.
2. Preparation for Comprehensive Reporting: The Estimator can be used as a catalyst for businesses to begin gathering the kind of data they will need for Switch2Zero's comprehensive Scope 1, 2 & 3 Calculator, set to launch in the coming months.
Given both the accelerating Government and Regulatory pressure many businesses will soon be under to measure and reduce their emissions across Scope reporting - and societal change (which means greener businesses are increasingly both performing better in sales and in employee engagement and attraction) - this push for detailed measuring is only going to increase.
CEO Ian Ormerod on the Launch
Switch2Zero's CEO, Ian Ormerod, commenting on the significance of the Estimator's launch, said: "Switch2Zero's mission is to help everyone, everywhere, get to net zero. However, we understand that complexity and time constraints can deter businesses from taking the first step. The Estimator aims to change that.
"By harnessing data from globally respected sources, in conjunction with our own proprietary calculation engine - which our teams have spent months refining - our Estimator delivers a high level estimate of a business's carbon footprint with minimal input requirements.
“Armed with this insight, businesses can start taking action to reduce their impact, whether it's switching energy providers or encouraging colleagues to adopt energy-saving practices.
“Every little bit of effort businesses make to reduce their footprint contributes to a positive impact on climate change, showcasing their commitment to sustainability to employees and customers."
Access the Estimator for Free
The Business Carbon Footprint Estimator is free to use and delivers results in just a few minutes - so kick start your business’ journey towards Net Zero and all the advantages being green means today.
Switch2Zero is a digital one-stop-shop whose aim is to accelerate the transition to net zero for people and businesses everywhere, by making this change easy, affordable and rewarding.
Switch2Zero offers a range of products, services, solutions, advice and guides that help people understand their current carbon footprint, begin to reduce it, while offsetting their impact (as well pay-it-forward plastic removal and tree-planting schemes) while they work towards net zero.
The company’s registered address is 5th Floor, 167-169 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PF, United Kingdom. It was founded by CEO Ian Ormerod and CTO Tom Rochester in 2022. Further information: www.switch2zero.com
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