Eco Ironman shows politicians that emissions reductions don't have to compromise performance
28 Oct 2009

Environmentalist, sportsman and Carbon Retirement client Jon Alexander (Fallon) has completed the world's first Eco Ironman triathlon - and in a very good time.

Competing in his first...

Does having a green job justify a large carbon footprint? No way, say our readers
28 Oct 2009

We had an overwhelming response to our survey asking how you feel about the greenhouse gases you generate in your professional life. 147 of you responded, with some interesting and forcefully held...

How does DECC's carbon neutral guidance affect you?
28 Oct 2009

DECC recently released guidance for organisations claiming to be carbon neutral, or providing carbon neutral products or services.

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Will carbon trading make flying more expensive?
25 Aug 2009

Apparently the Met Office is to blame for a...

Can a carpet be cool? The difference between carbon footprints for products and organisations.
25 Aug 2009

How is a carbon neutral product different to a carbon neutral organisation? You might be surprised to hear it, but this is a question we get a lot. There is a lot of confusion around the term '...

Are you responsible for how green your job is?
25 Aug 2009

Jobs often require people to do things they don't really want to. If you cause lots of pollution through your job, are you responsible? If your job involves saving the world, does that make it OK...

Carbonfile: the Carbon Reduction Commitment
30 Jun 2009

You've heard of Countryfile? Well, this is carbonfile, reporting on the joys and beauties of climate change policy. Think of us like the John Craven of carbon.

A new carbon trading...

Carbon Retirement rubber stamped by DECC
30 Jun 2009

The good people at the Department of Energy and Climate Change have recently given us their seal of approval. This means that the government has checked we are calculating emissions accurately,...

Ever wanted to learn how to compost like karate kid?
30 Jun 2009

The doom and gloom around climate change can get tiresome. We were delighted when we came across Nice & Serious, an ethical film company dedicated to making fun green films that inspire people...

Carbon Retirement wins UnLtd award for social enterprise
01 Jun 2009

Carbon Retirement has been named a winner of the UnLtd Award for Social Enterprise. UnLtd is a charity that supports ‘people who want to change the world for the better’. They do this by providing...

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