51toCarbonZero

Fancy meeting the 51toCarbonZero team in person? 👋 Here are some upcoming events we're planning to attend: 📍 POSSIBLE: 28 - 30 April, Miami 📍 Innovation Zero: 29 & 30 April, London 📍 Museums + Heritage Show: 14 & 15 May, London 📍 #Media360 by Campaign UK: 20 & 21 May, Brighton 📍 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity : 16 - 20 June, Cannes 📍 Reset Connect: 24 - 25 June, London Are you attending? We'd love to see you there or reach out to arrange to meet up. #SustainabilityEvents #MissionNetZero #SustainableBusiness

The biggest barrier to net-zero isn’t technology. It’s behaviour. Richard Davis sat down with NDA Meets podcast host Justin Pearse to discuss all things decarbonisation for companies in the media, marketing and advertising industry, including: ✅ How leading businesses are progressing quietly (but decisively) towards net-zero ✅ Why PR headlines don’t reflect the real momentum we're seeing 'on the ground' ✅ Practical first steps to building accountability and creating sustainable impact If you're serious about sustainability, this podcast is unmissable. Especially if you're navigating shifting narratives and want to keep your organisation on track. NewDigitalAge 🎧 Tune in here:

🌍 Happy Earth Day from 51toCarbonZero! We have some BIG news to share... We’re beyond proud to announce that 51toCarbonZero has secured £3 million in funding, led by Fuel Ventures 🚀, alongside a group of forward-thinking angel investors. This investment will accelerate our global expansion and help more corporates achieve their decarbonisation goals faster and easier with our all-in-one net-zero platform, AI-driven enhancements and unprecedented expert support. 🌱 Our goal: To help reduce global emissions by 500 million tonnes of CO2e. This milestone brings us one step closer. 💬 As our Co-founder and Chairman Neil Woodcock put it: “With Fuel Ventures’ continued support, we’re poised to extend our reach and enhance our platform’s capabilities. Our mission is to simplify the path to net-zero for companies worldwide - and this funding brings us closer to achieving that.” We’re excited to grow our impact, expand into new markets and continue building a platform that empowers companies to lead with climate action. 📣 If you’re a business looking to drive measurable carbon reductions (without complexity), we’d love to talk. #earthday2025 #ourpowerourplanet

🚀 Next week, Innovation Zero World Congress 2025, the UK’s largest sustainability and net zero conference, is taking place in London. 51toCarbonZero will be exhibiting and our CEO Richard Davis will be on stage at 11.15am on the 30th, where he will explore how shifting the narrative from obligation to opportunity can accelerate climate action. As the climate-tech platform behind leading organisations like MiQ, Vestey Group, and Storio Group, we help businesses turn climate ambition into commercial advantage - FAST. 🌍 Visit us to explore: ✔️ Our automated, AI-powered carbon platform ✔️ Real results, including >10% YoY emissions reductions ✔️ Compliance-ready insights across SECR, CSRD, ISSB and more ✔️ How we support procurement success and stakeholder trust 💬 Whether you’re starting your net-zero journey or scaling it, stop by and meet the team to chat about how sustainability can drive performance. 📍 Olympia London | 29–30 April 2025

Sustainability ≠ luxury? Savvy businesses already know that sustainability is a competitive advantage. But an article from The Drum highlights the growing consumer demand of sustainability in luxury brands too. Here’s why luxury brands should focus on aligning their brands with modern values: 💎 Gen-Z consumers are discerning and prioritise brands that align with their ethics. A commitment to sustainability enhances brand prestige and builds long-term customer loyalty. 💎 High-end customers are willing to pay more for products made with responsibly sourced materials, ethical craftsmanship, and lower environmental impact - look at brands like Stella McCartney and Loro Piana to see how sustainability can be successfully embedded into luxury positioning. 💎 Luxury brands that invest early in sustainable sourcing, carbon reduction and transparency will be ahead of the curve and avoid costly compliance issues later. 💎 Sustainability can foster innovation and spark creativity, and brands embracing responsible materials and regenerative practices are setting new industry standards. At 51toCarbonZero, we work with forward-thinking brands that are leading the way and turning sustainability into business opportunities. 📰 Full article:

Sustainability isn’t a “nice-to-have” anymore. It’s the new business strategy. As Karen Pflug, IKEA's Chief Sustainability Officer, puts it: “There will be a tipping point where sustainability is the only way to thrive as a business.” We’re already seeing it: 💰 70% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable brands 🌍 Investors are scrutinising sustainability credentials in procurement decisions 💼 Employees, especially Gen Z, are demanding purpose-driven employers If your business isn’t measuring and managing its emissions, it risks falling behind. At @51tocarbonzero, we help companies move beyond carbon accounting into strategic, impactful action. Let’s talk about turning sustainability into your growth engine.

Measuring emissions in your business? What would it mean to slash the time it takes by 30%? One of our clients, operating across 25 sites in multiple markets, did exactly that - saving time, reducing admin and accelerating action. Here's how they managed it... 💫 Using the innovative new data collection functionality on the 51toCarbonZero platform: 📊 Local teams input data directly 🧩 Drag-and-drop simplicity 🧭 Total visibility over progress and accuracy So what does this mean for the business? ✅ Fewer spreadsheets ✅ Fewer delays ✅ More time spent where it matters: actually reducing the carbon footprint and demonstrating leadership to customers, investors and employees. Sustainability isn’t just a responsibility, it’s a business advantage. And we're committed to making it even easier for our clients.

Fun poll!  What’s your top priority when it comes to sustainability in your business? (Respond with the reaction button!) Like = Reducing carbon emissions Celebrate = Improving cost savings Support = Doing my bit for the planet Love = Educating others about climate Insightful = Measurement and regulation Funny = Persuading stakeholders to get involved We'd love to know! #MissionNetZero #SustainableBusiness

Every workplace in England - yes, every business and non-domestic premises - is now legally required to separate key waste streams: 🟢 Dry recyclables (plastic, glass, metal) 📄 Paper & card 🍽️ Food waste ⚫ Residual (black bin) waste If you're not compliant by the deadline, the Environment Agency may issue a compliance notice. 👉 If your waste management provider hasn’t contacted you yet, you need to contact them. Now. 🔧 Action you should be taking today: → Check your waste contractor is up to speed and ready to support you. → Switch providers if necessary - compliance is non-negotiable. → Set up internal recycling stations that match the legal requirements. → Educate your teams - engagement drives results. ♻️ Why it matters more than just avoiding fines? This isn’t just about bins. It’s a signal that regulation is shifting fast, and sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have. Customers, investors, and procurement teams are watching how seriously you take your environmental responsibilities. If you're reviewing your sustainability practices, don't stop at waste. Carbon emissions, supply chain impact, and ESG readiness are next in line - and that’s where we come in. 📍 At 51toCarbonZero, we help organisations embed sustainability into operations with data-led decarbonisation and compliance-ready reporting. One platform. Built for business. Trusted by global brands. Achieving real commercial benefits.

Forget what you might hear in the news. 2025 is the year of strategic sustainability. We're seeing clear evidence with our clients, their clients, and our clients' clients' clients too! The fact is, companies are no longer just talking about sustainability - they're actually investing in it. Across industries, we're seeing investment priorities shifting towards: ✅ Sustainable materials: reducing environmental impact at the source. ✅ Material efficiency & waste reduction: cutting costs while cutting carbon. ✅ Energy efficiency: smarter operations, lower emissions, bigger savings. ✅ Regulatory compliance: staying ahead of net-zero requirements before they become risks. ✅ Workforce education: embedding sustainability in company culture. ✅ Reducing unnecessary travel: optimising remote work and tech solutions. 💡 And the companies leading on these priorities are the ones who will win on efficiency, reputation and resilience. (Stats source in comments.)