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14 March 2023
Green industries growing four times faster than the rest of UK economy
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ONS data shows green sector grew four times faster than the rest of the UK economy between 2020 and 2021, but is still behind pledge to deliver two million jobs by 2030.
13 March 2023
What the Silicon Valley Bank collapse means for UK tech
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On Friday 10th March, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was closed by California regulators. With only a fraction of deposits protected and a number of UK tech businesses with assets tied up in the bank, the UK is working on rapid solutions.
09 March 2023
What makes a credible climate transition plan?
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According to the world’s leading climate action disclosure platform, there are 8 crucial elements that companies should be including in plans to align themselves with a net zero world.
08 March 2023
3 ways companies can thrive in the ‘conscious quitting’ era
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A landmark survey published by ex-Unilever CEO Paul Polman provides more evidence that we are entering an era where employers must prove to staff that they care about big environmental issues.
07 March 2023
UK and Canada strike critical mineral deal
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The landmark deal is set to secure the supply of critical minerals, including cobalt and lithium, as demand for certain minerals is expected to rise 500 per cent by 2040.
06 March 2023
Historic high seas treaty set to protect our oceans
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Following two decades of negotiations, United Nations member states have agreed on a legal framework that will protect 30 per cent of our oceans by 2030.
06 March 2023
Green Economy launches new guide on solar market prospects
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The new guide explores opportunities and trends in the solar energy market, with guidance on entering the sector for tradespeople with transferable skills.
03 March 2023
East Yorkshire welcomes Europe’s largest battery energy storage system
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Harmony Energy has lunched the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in Europe, setting up base in East Yorkshire.
27 February 2023
Are electric vehicles the gateway to clean tech adoption?
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2022 was a record year for small-scale clean tech installations, with rooftop solar more than doubling and heat pumps also booming, but are EVs the key starting point for homes and businesses?
24 February 2023
What SMEs want to help them act on climate crisis
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We round up the latest surveys which highlight the key barriers preventing SMEs from making progress on climate action and net zero, and what kind of support they want to receive.
21 February 2023
Carbon offsets: dangerous distraction or vital tool in the climate toolbox?
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Arguments have erupted in the green sector over the merits of carbon offsetting. Some see it as a crucial ‘no regrets’ option for businesses, but others say it is “worse than doing nothing”.
16 February 2023
‘Climate quitting’ a growing trend
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New research shows how vital Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments are for attracting new talent, with nearly half of young workers considering ESG when looking for a job.