Viewpoint: Net zero carbon: a problem or an opportunity?

How can we achieve net zero carbon emissions? How much will it cost? Can we ignore this problem? Unfortunately, there are no easy answers or magic bullets, but can we turn this problem into an opportunity?  

Establishing your operational carbon baseline is an achievable first step for all and provides the foundation to build your net zero ambitions. But where to start? The answer is always data. You may be lucky to have access to data through a broker or supplier but if not, examine your bills from the past year.

Electricity and gas utility providers must publish the carbon content of every kWh supplied, so multiply this by your consumption and you have created your baseline. Easy.