Stephen Dunn: CarbonFIT — What Is Carbon & Why Does It Matter?

 
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Stephen Dunn describes himself as “just an ordinary guy” — despite cycling the entire length of Ireland, running marathons and becoming the first environmental consultant in Northern Ireland.

After the success of his first business SDS Energy, Stephen and his co-founder Brian have created a new start-up called CarbonFIT: who’s sole purpose is to help businesses reduce their Carbon Footprint.

(Which is more important than ever now that the government is introducing a Carbon Tax!)

In today’s episode we talk about:

  • How he went from washing pots, to becoming a CEO

  • ‘Green bling’ versus ‘actually making a change’

  • Why he got into Carbon Reduction before it was cool

  • And… what carbon actually is— and why it matters!

Check it out.

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Stephen Dunn Treasure Trove:

What's One Thing Most People Don't Know About You?
My first "real" job i.e.not a paper round delivering the tele was at 15 as a hotel porter and weekend pot washer!

What's Your Favourite Book?
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

What's Your Favourite Quote?
Lord Kelvin - If you can not measure it you cannot improve it. Or Jurgen Klopp - Boom!

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This episode is part of our ‘Climate Of Change’ mini-series presented in partnership with Ulster Bank featuring Northern Irish start-ups who are tackling the climate challenge.

As part of their efforts to lead the way in addressing the causes of climate change, Ulster Bank have committed 25% of the places on their Accelerator Program for climate-focused businesses.

If you have a green business idea that could help save our planet, please click here to apply to the Ulster Bank Climate Accelerator today. (Applications close June 11th).

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— Matt

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