Pathways Towards Net Zero Emissions
Understanding and reducing business emissions
What Are Business Emissions?
Business emissions refer to the greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by business operations. These gases contribute to the global warming of the planet, which in turn can lead to higher temperatures, irregular and extreme weather patterns, and disruptions to personal and business activities. To help businesses understand, reduce, and report these emissions, they are primarily categorised into three scopes:
- Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (e.g., company vehicles, onsite fuel combustion).
- Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the consumption of purchased electricity, heat, or steam.
- Scope 3: Other indirect emissions such as purchased goods, business travel, waste disposal, and supply chain activities.
Why is Reducing Emissions Important?
BBP and NetNada are here to help your business take meaningful action to cut emissions and reduce costs.
- Climate Impact: GHG emissions contribute to climate change. Reducing emissions is vital for staying within safe global temperature limits.
- Cost Savings: Energy efficiency and sustainable practices lower operational costs in the long run.
- Compliance and Reputation: Governments are setting stricter regulations on emissions reporting, and customers increasingly favour businesses with sustainable practices.
- Business Competitiveness: Sustainable practices can unlock new markets and partnerships, giving your business an edge.
How BBP and NetNada Will Support You to Measure and Reduce Emissions
Our team of sustainability experts will work with your business to develop a practical emissions strategy by measuring current levels, identifying reduction opportunities, and embedding new practices to ensure long-term sustainability.
Step 1: Identify Emission Champions
Choose internal champions from your team to act as the project leads and facilitators within your organisation.
Step 2: Measure and Set a Baseline
Let’s start by identifying and measuring the emissions from your business. We’ll help you understand which activities produce emissions and assist in setting a baseline using NetNada tools based on robust national and international frameworks.
Step 3: Analyse Emission Sources
We’ll dive into your emissions data, separating them into Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories. We’ll help identify the highest-emission activities (e.g., energy consumption, transport, supply chain), and assess why these emissions occur. Understanding the patterns will help prioritize which areas to address first.
Step 4: Identify Solutions
Your BBP project manager will facilitate workshops to brainstorm reduction strategies, such as:
- Switching to renewable energy
- Improving energy efficiency
- Optimising transport and logistics
- Engaging with your supply chain to lower Scope 3 emissions
We’ll use a matrix to evaluate each solution based on ease of implementation and potential impact. Some strategies might offer quick wins, while others could require more time and investment but yield significant long-term savings.
Step 5: Set Targets and Get Approval
Set realistic and achievable emission reduction targets based on your baseline and analysis. We’ll support you in presenting these targets to your management team for approval, ensuring buy-in and securing any necessary resources
Step 6: Implementation
Start with the low-hanging fruit! Implement quick wins such as reducing energy, waste or adopting cleaner transport options. Work out timelines and responsibilities for more complex projects, ensuring every step has a clear owner to maintain accountability.
Step 7: Track, Monitor, and Report
Monitor progress regularly by continuing to measure emissions and document reductions. We’ll provide frameworks for tracking and reporting your emissions, using software like the Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises scheme. Reporting your reductions not only helps improve business processes but can also be used in communications with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
NetNada x Better Business Partnership (BBP) - Measuring Your Company's Carbon Footprint
Sustainability is no longer just a “nice to have”. It is an area every business needs to focus on to thrive AND to survive.
BBP is excited to announce a new partnership with NetNada. A climate tech company that helps business track, reduce and certify its carbon emissions. NetNada’s platform automates the acquisition of emission data and the calculation of Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions alongside reporting and reduction strategies by integration with commonly used accounting applications such as Xero and MYOB.
BBP is providing a select number of BBP members free access to this platform for a limited period.
What will you achieve by joining the emissions’ measurement program with NetNada:
- Business Carbon Footprint: Understand your emissions profile and why it’s a key element for modern businesses in managing sustainability.
- Carbon Committed Certification: Opportunity to showcase your understanding of sustainability with a Carbon Committed Certification across internal and external communications.
- Carbon Neutrality: Steps to achieve carbon neutrality and integrate sustainable practices into your business model.
- Expert Insights: Gain knowledge from leading experts on what other businesses in your industry are doing and how to lead by example.
- Industry Standards: If you work in or for clients in industries such as logistics, events, construction, hospitality, education, healthcare, and infrastructure you will align your business with best practices.
Who is the emissions’ measurement program with NetNada for:
- Small to medium-sized businesses that want to improve their sustainability and achieve local recognition for their efforts.
- Accredited BBP members located in the BBP Partner Councils of North Sydney, Willoughby, Ku-ring-gai or businesses participating in the BBP Circular Food Pathways program.
- Businesses that have or are undertaking BBP’s sustainability assessment on the environmental impact of the business.
How to Communicate Your Emission Reduction Efforts
Effectively communicating your emissions reduction strategy can build your brand, improve your reputation, and engage customers who care about sustainability. BBP can help you:
Report Your Progress
Publicly share your achievements through sustainability reports, websites, or marketing materials.
Obtain Certifications
Consider third-party certifications like carbon neutrality (e.g., Climate Active) to demonstrate your commitment.
Engage with Customers
Tell your sustainability story! Share the challenges you faced, how you’ve overcome them, and your ongoing journey towards emission reductions.
Take the first step toward sustainability with BBP. Together, we can reduce your emissions, save money, and contribute to a healthier planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous experience in sustainability software to participate in the business emissions measuring program with NetNada?
No. No previous experience in software or sustainability is required
Do I need to pay for training or upskilling before participating in the the business emissions measuring program with NetNada?
No. There are no additional costs associated with training. All training is provided by NetNada via webinars, documentation, and videos.
I’m a large company with multiple offices, some are not in the council area covered by BBP, can I still participate in the BBP program with NetNada?
es but additional fees may be applicable for the additional offices to participate.
