This jargon buster breaks down the National Emergency Briefing, the evidence session that told UK leaders what's at stake for Britain's climate and nature. It covers the briefing's history, key statistics on flooding, food and biodiversity, what it means for SMEs and everyday UK businesses, and what the new Labour government should be doing differently, all in a five minute read.

Learn what net zero really means, why it is more than offsetting, and what businesses need to do to build a credible reduction-first strategy.

Learn what a carbon footprint is, what it includes, how it is measured, and how businesses can use footprint data to prioritise action and reduce emissions.

Learn what Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions mean, why they matter for SMEs, and how to use them to measure impact, identify hotspots, and act credibly.

Planetary tipping points refer to critical thresholds in the Earth's system that, when crossed, lead to significant change.

COP27 has come to an end. Has it met its expectations? What does this mean for SMEs?