A guide of training and resources available to help companies on their journey towards Net Zero emissions. brief

 

 

BPF Net Zero Briefing (2021)	BPF Net Zero Practical Guide (2022)
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Climate change is undoubtedly the most pressing environmental issue that humanity is being confronted with. The UK has been at the forefront of setting legislation on net zero to achieve decarbonisation in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The industry needs to demonstrate its contribution towards decarbonisation and the BPF has produced an introductory briefing on Net Zero, allowing companies across the supply chain to understand Net Zero and begin their journey towards it.

 

Training

PolymerCourses.com

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Industry-recognised and Fully CPD-accredited Online Courses, including energy management in processing courses. 

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GHG Protocol calculation tools and methods 

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The greenhouse gas protocol enables companies to calculate their emissions footprint through recognised methodologies across scope 1, 2 and 3.

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Foundations for net-zero target-setting in the corporate sector  

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Science-based targets initiative (SBTI) offers detailed guidance on setting targets and strategies on net zero emissions for the corporate sector. 

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Resources

	BPF EcoDesign Hub Learn everything you need to know to create sustainable plastic products, from designing recyclable packaging, incorporating recycled content in new products, to working with the plastics supply chain to produce innovative, sustainable products.
	BPF SDGs Homepage Learn about the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), what they are and why we need them. Plus, see how plastic products help to address various goals, including Goal 13: Climate Action
	UK Government: SME Climate Hub The UK government has partnered with business owners and respected climate groups to help SMEs in the UK on their journey to Net Zero.
	CBI Goal 13 Platform Through the Goal 13 Impact Platform, CBI are capturing cross-sector insights into business climate transition. The objective of the initiative is to build an open repository of corporate climate actions and facilitate learning and collaboration in the run up to COP26, and beyond. The BPF are supporting this initiative.
	Science Based Targets The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling companies to set science-based emissions reduction targets.
	Business Ambition for 1.5°C Join the visionary corporate leaders taking ambitious climate action. Set a net-zero target in line with a 1.5°C future.