Mike Berners-Lee

Thanks to Duncan Oswald from Sage, our partners in Carbon Commons, and to Emma Kisby for chairing our panel.

I think there is considerable early adopter advantage here in an otherwise quite crowded field - but carbon accountants should do this primarily because it will mean they will be able to do their work with integrity.

We will soon find out what culture the industry chooses.

So now is a critical moment. If key players support what’s possible now, supply chain carbon accounting will rapidly become a greatly more valuable exercise for all and fundamentally fit for purpose. If not it will feel like a wilful decision to ignore problems and continue to put up with junk.

I sincerely hope the industry went through a gate today from which it is not prepared to go back, especially and specifically on the need for counting everything (system completeness) and greater transparency.

The event was a chance for a step-change in the quality and integrity of the whole carbon accounting industry - putting behind the problems that have plagued it unnecessarily for many years. There was energy in the room, and plenty who now understand both the issues and how solvable they are.

Panel of Mike Berners-Lee, Duncan Oswald and chaired by Emma Kisby. Shows the Carbon Accounting Alliance logo behind.

What a great achievement for the CarbonAccounting Alliance to convene such energy and participation at its first conference today!

I was glad to have the opportunity to spell out some of the current problems and opportunities in carbon accounting ⬇️

Great crowd at the Carbon Accounting Alliance's 1st conference today!

@mikebernerslee.bsky.social was on stage with Sage's Duncan Oswald, chaired by Emma Kisby, talking about #CarbonCommons - our joint project to make carbon accounting system complete:

www.sw-consulting.co.uk/carbon-commons

I’ll be talking at the Carbon accounting Alliance today about the step change that this industry is so long overdue for.

This is one of the critical questions for humanity right. We have to learn how to contain persuasive and manipulative psychopaths instead of promoting the to top leadership positions.

Carbon offsets fail to cut global heating due to ‘intractable’ systemic problems, study says Analysis of 25 years of evidence shows most schemes are poor quality and fail to lower emissions

Carbon offsets are, and always have been, a complete and utter con, designed to permit business as usual and free-market capitalism in the fast lane

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

It was great to be at @thepackhub.bsky.social last week talking about innovation in packaging and the position of the packaging challenge in the context of the other big issues facing humanity in 2025.

Extended Producer Responsibility is one lever to help pull packaging into a sustainable future.

To avoid climate catastrophe, we must take on Big Oil Fossil fuel companies are making a packet while the world burns, writes Mike Berners-Lee. The only way to stop that is to start hitting them in the pocket

Fossil fuel companies are making a packet while the world burns, writes @mikebernerslee.bsky.social. The only way to stop that is to start hitting them in the pocket www.independent.co.uk/independentp...

Ministers plan to allow naming and shaming of offenders completing community sentences Exclusive: critics say the move, part of the sentencing bill for England and Wales, would bring shame upon families of offenders

Any decission on this should have been informed by experts on rehabilitation and crime reduction not populism. So frustrating. I’m just back from Coppenhagan where they treat offenders with respect and there is so little crime people leave bikes unlocked www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...

Just 9% of children and 17% of adults meet the 'five a day' recommendation for fruit and vegetables. National Diet and Nutrition Survey, June 2025.

Only 53% of vegetables and 16% of fruit are home grown. The right support from government could transform our horticulture sector... into a vibrant contributor to our rural economy and food security. John Walgate, CEO, British Growers Association.

73% of peopel said health campaigns should provide more information about how to access, prepare and cook healthy foods easily and cheaply. Survey by the plan sponsors, May 2025.

Would more plants in our diets be a good thing for us as a nation?

It would give us:

🩺 Improved health and reduced burden on the NHS.

🥕 Stronger food security by growing more fruit and veg in the UK.

🚜 More jobs and a boost to farm profits from expanding horticulture.

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National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats arising from the climate & nature crisis to an invite-only audience. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November. Has your MP confirmed yet?

Trump, Farage are agents of a fossil fuel industry fighting to keep its dominance.

To stop the culture wars, we must face the crisis head-on.

The National Emergency Briefing on #climate & #nature will put MPs & leaders in front of the unfiltered science: risks and solutions 🌍🔥
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Futureproof Cumbria 🌍 Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Turn that anxiety into action. 🤝Join us in Kendal for Climate Fresk - a 3-hour session that breaks down the science of climate change in a way that's...

Climate Fresk workshops have proved to be a brilliant way for millions of people around the world to become informed and engaged citizens. Now the amazing and dynamic people at Future Proof Cumbria are bringing this to Kendal. www.facebook.com/100064874550...
Sign up and bring freinds!

This briefing has an amazing, top line up. Even those who think they already know all the essentials of climate and nature are likely to gain transformative insights. Please press your MP to be there .

This November, 8 top experts, chaired by Prof @mikebernerslee.bsky.social will deliver an essential briefing to politicians and influential people on the climate and nature emergency—outlining threats & solutions.

Has your MP confirmed yet? Enter your postcode to find out:
www.nebriefing.org

Business Leaders for Peace We are UK business leaders, founders and professionals calling for urgent action to prevent genocide in Gaza. Sign the letter. Join us.

A world that can't stop this genocide doesn't stand a chance of dealing with any of the global challenges we face.

Join me in signing this letter - such a simple act.

What does it say about your business if it hasn't signed?

businessleadersforpeace.com

How can we make dishonesty in politics unacceptable here in Kendal — and everywhere?

📖 Insights from A Climate of Truth
⚖️ A law to ban political deception - how it would work?
❓ Panel and in-depth Q&A
💡 Space for your ideas

www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/mike-b...

This cross-party event brings together Mike Berners-Lee (author of Climate of Truth), Jennifer Nadel @jennifernadel.bsky.social (CEO of @compinpolitics.bsky.social), Jessica Townsend (co-founder of @mpwatch.bsky.social) and representatives from four political parties to ask:

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Honesty in Politics
📆 11 Sept, 7 pm
📍 Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
🎫 Book tickets: www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/mike-b...

Whatever it is you care about most – immigration, inequality, Gaza, climate, Ukraine – progress depends on one thing: raising the standards of honesty in our politics.

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The climate doesn't care how many renewables we have - only how little fossil fuels we burn.

@mikebernerslee.bsky.social explains why making things more efficient increases the amount we use.

Mike Berners-Lee: Honesty in Politics Book tickets for Mike Berners-Lee: Honesty in Politics and discover more Literature at Brewery Arts - Kendal.

Honesty in Politics: Sept 11 Brewery, Kendal
A non-partisan event to nail how we can raise the standard - locally and nationaly. I'll talk from my book 'A Climate of Truth'. Then 4 political parties will be represented in a panel debate with plenty of Q&A.
www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/mike-b...

A world that can't even stop the Gaza genocide doesn't stand a hope of dealing with climate or any other global social or environmental issue or facet of the wider poly/meta crisis. This now makes Gaza the critical point of focus for anyone who cares about anything beyond short term self interest.

Gaza is establishing a wider precedent that it is ok to allow mass deaths. In that world every one of us is left hoping that no one we care too deeply about is in the next group to go. Ghastly for all of us. (And especially troublesome for those who try to care about everyone)

The relationship between Amazon and Trump: profiting from power | Ethical Consumer Amazonism and Trumpism are a partnership, with each providing support and services to the other. Amazon benefits from Trump’s tax cuts and attacks on labour; while the US government benefits from Amaz...

Every time we spend money we push for one future or another. Here are even more reasons not to buy from Amazon and a link to pledge not to do so in August - but why stick to just one month? The other 11 are also great opportunities for spending thoughtfully.

bit.ly/458vs5B

I agree. Gaza is establishing a wider precedent that it is ok to allow mass deaths. In that world every one of us is left hoping that no one we care too deeply about is in the next group to go. Ghastly for all of us. (And especially troublesome for those who try to care about everyone)

YouTube video by Carne Ross Is our government complicit in genocide?

Here's a compelling video from former senior foreign office diplmat @carneross on UK complicity in genocide. youtu.be/rLN7SrfTeZ4

(And a note from me for climate campaigners: A global community that allows genocides doesn't stand any hope of dealing with climate.)

Missed the launch of Carbon Commons at London Climate Action Week?

Here's @mikebernerslee.bsky.social to take you through it.

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