Recently Hunter Amenities embarked on the journey to reduce and ultimately remove our carbon footprint. We engaged The Carbon Reduction Institute (CRI) to complete a full carbon audit on our facilities and products. As of 1st July 2014, Hunter Amenities achieved its first emissions reduction benchmark becoming a LowCO2 (50%) company. This will be increased over the next 5 years to fully offset our operating facilities by 2019. Working with the Carbon Reduction Institute, we are supporting developing countries through various Carbon Offset programs. These programs allow us to make a real impact in rural communities and the environment. As part of this venture we are proud to announce that our new amenity collections are now carbon neutral. Purchasing any of our collections means you will be supporting a variety of projects throughout the world.

What is the Greenhouse effect?

The ‘Greenhouse Effect’ is a term that describes the natural temperature regulation mechanism of the planet. The greenhouse effect is caused by a layer of gases (including CO2, methane, water vapour) in the earth’s atmosphere that absorbs heat which help the planet maintain its temperature.

What is CO2 and how does it relate to the Greenhouse effect and climate change?

CO2 is a gas made up of 1 Carbon atom and 2 Oxygen atoms. It is released into the atmosphere whenever fossil fuels (such as petrol, coal, gas) are burned for energy. Society’s dependence on fossil fuels over the past century has caused high levels of CO2 emissions to become trapped in the earth’s atmosphere. This enhances the greenhouse effect and causes more heat absorption in the atmosphere, which in turn causes temperature increases on earth. This phenomenon is referred to as Global Warming, or Climate Change, and has serious consequences for the planet.

Why should I act in regards to climate change?

Climate change, or global warming, is caused by human activities, and so the responsibility to counter it falls with us. By buying energy from renewable sources, increasing energy efficiency and offsetting unavoidable emissions, you can negate your CO2 emissions and your impacts toward climate change.