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Our team works directly with the businesses making waves in the transition to net zero. In our series of blogs we consider the technical challenges, the market opportunities and look at the big issues effecting the journey to net zero and the uptake of low carbon technology.
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20 September 2022
The Case for Better Insulation
Read time: 2 minutes
As the UK stares into the face of a huge cost-of-living crisis, Priya Sirpal, Green Economy advisor, presents insulation as the key to unlocking long term, sustainable and affordable solutions.
Posted By Priya Sirpal
11 August 2022
Green Economy: Who are we and what’s it all about?
Read time: 5 minutes
Following our launch event, Green Economy director Amy House gives a recap on what Green Economy is all about, who we’re looking to partner with, and what you can expect from us over the coming months.
Posted By Amy House
09 August 2022
Importing Solar from China – Ethically Sourcing Green Tech Materials
Read time: 3 minutes
The UK Foreign Affairs Committee called for a ban on solar panels imported from China’s Xinjiang Province, an area known to use forced labour camps. It’s important to understand the intricacies of your supply chain when importing green tech; business growth must be as ethical as it is sustainable.
Posted By Thalia Czarkowska
04 August 2022
The growing market for nature-based solutions suppliers
Read time: 2 minutes
The UK needs a skilled workforce able to use natural resources and our existing ecosystem in decarbonisation strategies. Understanding how we can use our natural environment is essential for combatting the climate emergency.
Posted By Lola Wiseberg
21 July 2022
The Circular Economy, environmental law and the priorities for green tech businesses
Read time: 5 minutes
Changes to waste and recycling targets will impact how businesses use resources in future. Amy House, Director of Green Economy explores the implications.
Posted By Amy House
14 July 2022
What does the Climate Change Committee’s progress report mean for green technologies and services businesses?
Read time: 3 minutes
Following the publication of the Climate Change Committee’s 2022 progress report to Parliament, Sam Hartley, Green Economy business advisor highlights the key findings for businesses providing low carbon solutions.
10 March 2022
Plastic Packaging Tax: How you’re affected and how we can help
Read time: 6 minutes
Claire Scott provides an overview of the UK’s new Plastic Packaging Tax, who it affects, and why it’s an opportunity for businesses to boost competitive advantage and reduce their carbon footprint.
13 October 2021
A call for more green start-ups: Lessons from those who did it
Read time: 10 minutes
Tolu Omideyi makes the case for more people setting up their own business in the green technologies and services sector, drawing on the experiences of three Greater Manchester start-ups.
26 August 2021
Why electric vehicle charging is this decade’s big green tech opportunity
Read time: 3 minutes
Electric vehicle charging will be one of the UK’s biggest national infrastructure priorities during the 2020s, opening up new opportunities for companies to move into the market.
Posted By Green Economy
27 January 2021
What the EU Trade Deal means for the green economy
Read time: 4 minutes
Amy House, Director of Green Economy breaks down the key points from the EU Trade Agreement that affect our transition to a greener economy.
Posted By Amy House
14 May 2020
What Build Back Better means for the green economy
Read time: 4 minutes
Political leaders are throwing their weight behind a campaign to ‘Build Back Better’ after COVID-19. Amy House, Director of Green Economy explores what this could mean for the transition to net zero.
Posted By Amy House