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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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05 June 2023
What we heard at Innovation Zero
Read time: 3 minutes
The Green Economy team attended Innovation Zero in London, exhibiting alongside the Energy Innovation Agency. Here’s what we heard at the event.
Posted By Green Economy
22 May 2023
Global outlook: Building the UK’s pro-innovation green sector
Read time: 3 minutes
The UK can remain competitive and prominent in the global green economy by attracting businesses with pro-innovation regulation.
Posted By Amy House
17 May 2023
5 tips to manage your business’s e-waste
Read time: 4 minutes
UK businesses and households produce 1.45 million tonnes of e-waste a year, equating to 23.9kg of e-waste each year per capita, which places the UK as the second highest producer in the world.
Posted By Mark Shepherd
02 May 2023
Upskilling the workforce – are we ready for net zero?
Read time: 4 minutes
Upskilling your workforce and improving the climate awareness of your team is essential for developing net zero journeys. Here are some key skills your organisation can equip to achieve sustainable growth.
Posted By Green Economy
28 April 2023
A business guide to setting science-based climate targets
Read time: 4 minutes
Carl Hirst explains what is meant by climate change targets that are ‘science-based’, why they’re important and how SMEs can follow a science-based pathway in their own carbon reduction plans.
Posted By Carl Hirst MBA
18 April 2023
5 sustainable changes to make for Earth Day 2023
Read time: 4 minutes
2023’s Earth Day lands on April 22nd, celebrating our planet and encouraging investment in climate adaptation, mitigation and management. Here are five sustainable changes you can make for you and your business to decarbonise and invest in our planet.
Posted By Green Economy
05 April 2023
Key findings from the latest IPCC Assessment Report
Read time: 4 minutes
The latest IPCC Assessment Report (AR6) summarises the current state of knowledge surrounding climate change impacts, mitigation and risks. We’ve analysed the report and outlined the key findings.
Posted By Green Economy
03 April 2023
The green opportunities in the Spring Budget
Read time: 2 minutes
The Spring Budget provided scant support on energy efficiency, another freeze on fuel duty and very little on the subject of net zero, but there were a few positives hidden away in the red briefcase.
Posted By Green Economy
03 April 2023
An introduction to environmental standards
Read time: 4 minutes
Carl Hirst explains why adopting an environmental standard can be a good move for your business, and what to consider when exploring your options.
Posted By Carl Hirst MBA
30 March 2023
Green Economy's response to the Powering Up Britain report
Read time: Around 1 minute
Amy House, Director of Green Economy responds to the UK Government's Powering Up Britain report, released 30 March 2023.
Posted By Amy House
21 March 2023
How to save energy: working with your landlord
Read time: 6 minutes
Recommendations and examples for how to go about negotiating with your landlord to make energy efficiency improvements to your building.
Posted By Alasdair Dalzel-Job
07 March 2023
How to save energy: equipment
Read time: 2 minutes
Effective tips and recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of equipment in your building.
Posted By Green Economy