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What the 2025 UK Net Zero Business Census Report means for your organisation
Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Andrew Griffiths, Policy Director at Planet Mark, with guest speakers. We’ll explore the key insights from the 2025 UK Net Zero Business Census, breaking down what the findings mean for businesses, including progress,...
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Decarbonisation: what is it & how do you build a strategy?
You might be hearing the term ‘decarbonisation’ a lot more recently. Maybe it's from customers asking about your environmental strategies, or from businesses promoting their decarbonisation services. But what is decarbonisation, why is it important, and how do you...
UK Sustainability Reporting: A strategic opportunity for business
The shift towards consistent UK sustainability reporting The UK government is exploring a new approach to sustainability reporting through the development of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), which has...
A new chapter for Planet Mark: Leadership transition and the future of supply chain sustainability
At Planet Mark, we’ve always believed that sustainability isn’t just about reporting numbers; it’s about creating meaningful change that drives business value, resilience, and growth. Today, we are entering an exciting new chapter. We’re delighted to announce that...
ESG in tenders: The questions buyers ask most in 2025
Why ESG criteria now shape procurement decisions In 2025, Environmental Social Governance (ESG) in tenders is becoming a decisive factor for winning contracts. In UK central government procurements, social value (which includes environmental outcomes) carries a...
Greenhushing: How to avoid it and win business
Why you should care about greenhushing Greenhushing is on the rise, but silence no longer flies under the radar. And in today’s market, saying too little about your ESG progress could be the difference between securing a major contract or losing it to a competitor. A...
Net zero, demystified
Not in sustainability? Start here. You’ve probably heard the term “net zero” thrown around, but if you’re not working in sustainability, it can feel vague or even irrelevant. This blog breaks it down clearly: what it means, why it matters, and where to start. ...
Scope 3 clarity: Turning supply chain action into competitive advantage
Where your biggest impact really begins Most businesses are chasing net zero by looking inward, measuring energy use, tweaking operations, switching providers. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. According to BCG and CDP, Scope 3 emissions, most of which sit...
Planet Mark’s Scope 3 Guide
Discover practical insights and best practices for reducing Scope 3 emissions and support your business on the path to net zero. This guide will help you understand where to start, how to engage your supply chain, and what credible action looks like when it comes to...
How to Showcase Genuine Sustainability and Avoid Greenwashing
As stakeholders, consumers, and regulatory bodies demand transparency and authenticity, the need forbusinesses to communicate their sustainability efforts credibly has never been more critical. Learn how to showcase genuine sustainability commitment and avoid...
Why finance firms must ride the next wave of financing green
It’s estimated that up to 90% of man-made emissions can be abated with existing climate technologies. However, 45% of these required abatements will need to come from technologies that haven't yet been developed fully or deployed commercially. To see...
Operational vs financed emissions – how to bring them together
On the journey to net zero, many financial services organisations are focused on building sustainable portfolios to reduce financed emissions. It’s understandable that this is a priority, considering their investment activity represents such a significant...
The Future of the Sustainability: Key Trends of 2025
From regulatory changes to technological advancements, staying ahead of these trends is essential for organisations committed to driving positive change. Learn key trends for 2025 and explore how your organisation can adapt, thrive, and lead the way forward. The...
Planet Mark partners with The Law Society to drive sustainability in the legal sector
A shared commitment to positive change Planet Mark is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Law Society, the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. Together, we’re supporting legal firms to embed sustainability into their operations,...
Launching The World-Leading Net Zero Certification Programme
Planet Mark has launched its Net Zero Certification Programme, empowering organisations to turn net zero ambition into reality. Officially recognised by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as a Cooperative Climate Initiative, and aligned...
The key highlights of COP29: A wrap-up
After an intense 13 days of negotiations in Baku, COP29 concluded on November 24th, marking a pivotal moment for the global climate agenda. From ambitious commitments to breakthrough agreements, the summit laid the groundwork for meaningful climate action while...
ESG Solutions London
Why Do You Need an ESG Solutions London Consultant? Do you know why it’s necessary to hire an environmental consulting company? Has your organisation made a decision about its sustainability goals? Would your business like to be recognised for its ESG rating? If you...
Regenerative sustainability – the new frontier
In recent years, sustainability has become increasingly embraced as a key way to help our environment and the planet. Much has been done in the name of becoming more sustainable, such as companies making strides in lowering their greenhouse gas emissions,...
The sustainability questions clients are asking law firms
For businesses, taking sustainable action is no longer just the right thing to do. It has quickly become a competitive differentiator. In fact, the UK Net Zero Business Census 2024 found that almost half of organisations have received requests for carbon data from...
How to solve 5 barriers to sustainability: tips from law firms
Committing to net zero isn’t an overnight decision, or an overnight achievement. The journey is full of challenges, from securing buy-in from senior decision makers, to measuring emissions across an entire value chain. According to the UK Net Zero Business...
Anti-greenwashing toolkit: How law firms can communicate sustainability authentically
We’ve compiled actionable advice from our in-house communications team to help law firms communicate their progress transparently and legally. Download your copy of the Anti-greenwashing toolkit for law firms today to start sharing your sustainability story with...
Driving sustainability in law: Your path to net zero
Discover how Planet Mark helps law firms achieve an internationally recognised sustainability certification and progress towards net zero with confidence. Our expert-led approach aligns environmental goals with your law firms’ growth ambitions, empowering your entire...
What is COP29 and why does it matter to businesses
As COP29 approaches, the stakes for global climate action have never been clearer. From November 11–22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan, this year’s UN climate summit—nicknamed the “Finance COP”—will go beyond setting high-level targets. While finance is a central...
Planet Mark Awards 2024
On the evening of Thursday October 24th, the Planet Mark team hosted our Members, Partners and wider community to recognise their dedication to reducing carbon emissions with passion, commitment and innovation over the last 12 months. Held in partnership with Apax,...
How Planet Mark puts policy into practice
At Planet Mark we stay ahead of the curve on sustainability policy and legislation remaining at the forefront of change. We're moving the conversation and driving action from being consulted by Governments on net zero policy development to proactively supporting the...
What is greenwashing and how to avoid it
Considering the global efforts to tackle climate change across all sectors, consumers decisions are increasingly made based on companies' environmental claims. Reducing environmental harm or having a positive impact on the planet is not only a nice-to-have, but now a...
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