Traditionally, snow first blankets Mount Fuji by early October, a pattern observed since 1894. However, the summer of 2024 was extraordinarily hot, delaying the appearance of snow and marking the longest snowless period on record. This disruption to the usual snow cycle is a visible reminder of global warming's far-reaching effects, underscoring the urgency of climate action to protect our environment and heritage.
Australia’s Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Events provides a framework that helps organisers understand, calculate, and reduce their events' carbon emissions. While certification under Climate Active is beneficial, this standard is an invaluable tool for event organisers to follow whether or not they pursue formal certification.
NetNada is excited to announce our partnership with the Better Business Partnership (BBP), supported by Willoughby City Council, Ku-ring-gai Council, and North Sydney Council. Together, we’re empowering local businesses to adopt sustainable practices and align with the Resilient Sydney program.
California has taken a bold step in holding businesses accountable for their environmental impact. With the enactment of Senate Bills 253 (SB 253) and 261 (SB 261) as part of the Climate Accountability Package, along with the amendments from SB 219, we’ll explain what these laws mean for businesses, what the reporting requirements are, and how companies can comply.
As the Earth approaches multiple critical thresholds, the urgency for climate action has never been clearer. Business leaders play a crucial role in addressing climate change, cutting carbon emissions, and advancing decarbonisation. This article will explore what planetary boundaries are, how climate change is driving these challenges, and what businesses can do to help protect the planet.
In this blog, we’ll explore three major climate disasters of 2024—Hurricane Helene, Typhoon Gaemi, and the Nepal floods and landslides—and explain how they are directly linked to the urgent need for climate action. We’ll also explore how businesses can take responsibility for their emissions using a carbon accounting tool like NetNada.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2024 (October 8th-9th) kicks off, with millions of shoppers taking advantage of deep discounts. However, behind the excitement lies a significant environmental cost—one that both businesses and consumers must consider.
Zip Co, an ASX-listed tech company, partnered with NetNada to streamline its carbon emissions measurement and reporting across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Faced with complex compliance requirements, NetNada provided tailored, data-driven solutions that ensured accurate reporting for CDP, TCFD, and annual submissions. The collaboration not only helped Zip Co meet global sustainability standards but also improved internal efficiency, positioning the company as a leader in environmental performance.
Watch the Recording: This session focuses on the growing role of sustainability in the sales process, how to identify and address client pain points, and how to position NetNada’s software as a trusted solution for carbon emissions reporting.
November 27 | Discover essential strategies for reducing carbon emissions, explore eco-friendly sourcing and waste management, and learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability in the events industry.
October 30 | This NetNada x BBP joint webinar will demonstrate how embracing sustainability not only enhances your business reputation but also strengthens client relationships and attracts larger customers by highlighting your commitment to reducing emissions.
October 16 | Discover the new regulations set to take effect in 2025, learn how to navigate mandatory disclosures, and gain actionable insights to align your business with reporting standards.
This engaging session is designed to bridge the gap between large organisations and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on the key questions procurement teams must ask to enhance transparency and the crucial steps SMEs need to take to be prepared.
Join us for "Sustainability 101: An Introduction to Carbon Accounting," a comprehensive webinar designed to demystify carbon accounting's essentials and its pivotal role in sustainable business practices. Learn how NetNada is leading innovation in this crucial area.
Exploring the implications of new government legislation on net-zero and government procurement. With a focus on the recent $75 billion shift in government contracts, this session will delve into how these changes impact tenders, contracts, and business operations.
This article lists 20 commonly used hospital items, offering environmentally sustainable alternatives that not only foster ecological responsibility but also improve the quality of patient care. By integrating these alternatives, healthcare facilities can not only showcase leadership in sustainability and set a benchmark for other industries, but also achieve big savings in combatting climate change.
Making the healthcare and hospitality industry more sustainable is not only good for the environment and people, it also saves A LOT of money and boosts the brand image. As more people want eco-friendly options, those who cut waste and lower carbon emissions stand out as eco-leaders. This guide offers easy-to-follow steps like checking how you use energy, starting waste reduction plans, and saving water.
Sustainability is crucial in transforming hospitals into leaders in green healthcare. Through certifications like LEED, Well Building Standard, Green Globes, and ISO14001, hospitals are significantly reducing their environmental impact. Take a look at the world's most sustainable hospitals and how they achieved green hospital certifications.
Unpredictable weather can cause disruptions, lead to higher operational costs due to the need for better climate control, and affect the productivity of natural resources. These are just a few of the challenges businesses now face. This article will look at how such extreme weather events impact various sectors and offer steps for businesses to adapt and succeed in a changing climate.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainability, a new concept is emerging: Scope 4 emissions, or "avoided emissions." Unlike traditional Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, Scope 4 focuses on emissions that are prevented from being generated in the first place. This intriguing idea could revolutionize how companies measure and report their environmental impact. However, with no standardized framework and potential risks of "carbon washing," the journey to accurately account for Scope 4 is fraught with challenges.
This blog explores what sustainable hotels are, highlights seven of the most sustainable hotels in the world, and provides actionable insights into how hotels can be more sustainable in their operations.
Sustainable practices are now essential in modern hospitality. Green certifications like LEED, Green Key, and Green Globe highlight a hotel's commitment to sustainability, offering benefits such as operational efficiency, market differentiation, and increased guest satisfaction. This guide covers the criteria and benefits of these leading certifications and shows how NetNada’s software can simplify the certification process, helping hotels achieve their green goals.
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is deemed to be the hottest summer games on record, presenting both challenges and opportunities for sustainability. With extreme heat threatening athlete performance, organisers grapple with ensuring athlete safety while debating the priority of athlete safety and sustainability.
Earth just experienced its hottest day ever, highlighting the urgent need to address climate change. For businesses, this event underscores the importance of reassessing and enhancing environmental strategies to ensure a sustainable future. Here’s how your business can contribute.
In our increasingly environmentally conscious world, finding ways to reduce carbon emissions at home has become a priority for many individuals. By understanding carbon emissions and their impact on the environment, as well as making practical changes in our daily lives, we can all contribute to a more sustainable future. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of carbon emissions and provide tips on how to minimize your carbon footprint from the comfort of your own home.
Climate change is a pressing global issue that requires everyone to take action. One of the key ways we can make a difference is by reducing our carbon emissions in our daily lives. Carbon emissions are a major contributor to climate change, so understanding how they impact the environment and discovering strategies to minimize them is crucial. In this article, we will explore various methods to reduce carbon emissions and create a more sustainable future for ourselves and our planet.
The textile industry plays a significant role in global carbon emissions, contributing to the growing concerns over climate change and environmental sustainability. As consumers become more conscious of the impact of their choices, there is a pressing need for the industry to take steps towards reducing carbon emissions. In this article, we will explore the various strategies, materials, and practices that can help the textile industry achieve a lower carbon footprint.
