A DORSET internet service provider has announced it is 'racing' to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Jurassic Fibre has achieved a future net zero accreditation for its commitment to reducing the company's carbon emissions by 50 per cent before 2030 as part of its pledge to become completely net zero by 2050.

The telecommunications company has joined the 'race to zero' pledge - a scheme created by the United Nations to take action against climate change. The scheme works in conjunction with the Paris agreement which maps out targets required to prevent the Earth's temperature from increasing up to 1.5 degrees by 2030.

Jurassic Fibre is working with energy-saving consultancy Balanced Energy to achieve its goals.

CEO of Jurassic Fibre Michael Maltby said: "We are dedicated to doing our part to combat climate change and it has been eye-opening to see the changes that can be made to the business to make it more sustainable.

"We would like to thank Balanced Energy for supporting us with our race to zero pledge and help set out goals and changes to make Jurassic Fibre a greener business.

"We look forward to continuing our partnership with them as we embark on this journey to becoming a net zero company."

Some of the green goals the internet service provider has outlined in its pledge include the use of electric vehicles, ensuring all gas and electric supply contracts are from renewable and low-carbon sources, and onsite generation through solar panels.

Mr Maltby also has plans to create a 'Jurassic Fibre forest' in Devon, with the aim to offset any additional carbon emissions.

Ashley Webber, owner and director of Balanced Energy, said: "We're excited to continue working alongside Jurassic Fibre to help them on their journey to becoming net zero.

"As part of their net zero standard accreditation, their progress will be published every year to the UN website in their global climate action plan, so we're helping them make the active changes needed to keep in line with the accreditation.

"We look forward to seeing how the company develops and working together to make Jurassic Fibre a more sustainable company."