Counting Carbon in North East England
As part of NEECCo’s mission to make the North East England’s Greenest Region, our Land Use Planning Group have been looking at ways we can effectively count carbon across the region, searching for the evidence required to tackle the climate crisis.
Data analysis ramps up at NEECCo with investment from Sage
Stage 2 of the NEECCo Indicators project, implementation of a live dashboard, will begin with backing from Sage and partnership with NICD.
Gateshead businesses ‘Go Green’ by signing up for environmental and sustainability support services
The Greening the Economy of Gateshead initiative by Genee (Greening the Economy of the North East) offers local businesses and those within Gateshead Council’s supply chain access to free specialist support to help reduce their carbon footprint.
Sustainable Finance presentation
Will Emtage joins NEECCo for a lunch and learn session to discuss sustainable finance and a net zero future in the north east.
Robson Laidler – first business in the North East to become an accredited B Corp
World Leaders at COP26 are convening to discuss sustainable finance and how this will impact a carbon neutral future. in 2021, Robson Laidler Accountants became the first business in the North East to become an accredited B Corp.
Managing Director, Graham Purvis has been telling NEECCo what a B Corp is and how being legally required to consider the environmental impact of business decisions can drive a global movement to net zero.
Climate Action Navigator
Oliver Wyman Forum has released a Climate Action Navigator tool identifying 17 impactful actions businesses can take to accelerate the shift from intent to action in the race to Net Zero.
North East housing retrofit conference opens next week
Next week, the North East’s regional retrofit conference opens. The Low Carbon Homes online event, hosted by the North East England Climate Coalition (NEECCo), explores the opportunity for a coalition approach to retrofitting an entire region of the UK.
Eco-friendly – Jule & Richard making the change
At home, we’re gradually switching more and more household products to eco-friendly versions. This includes washing and dishwasher powder, washing up liquid, handwash refills and cleaning sprays. We’ve also both become vegetarian over the last 18 months, and… Read More
New Community Forest created in the North East to support a greener future
Defra, England Community Forests and local councils across the North East area are today announcing the creation of a new Community Forest to bring people closer to nature in the North East.
Posted: 1 December 2022 by Amy Coates
NEECCo launches counting carbon project
On a mission to help the North East become England’s Greenest Region, the North East England Climate Coalition (NEECCo) has today launched a pilot project to count the carbon stocks and flows across the region in a bid to better understand and tackle climate change.