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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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23 November 2023
How to save energy: business case & financing
Read time: 6 minutes
A short guide to building a successful business case for energy efficiency investments and how to finance them.
Posted By Green Economy
14 November 2023
Demystifying EV technology – a business guide to EV technology and solutions
Read time: 2 minutes
A business guide to EV technology and solutions.
Posted By Green Economy
31 October 2023
Net Zero Key Terms Glossary
Read time: Around 1 minute
Net Zero discourse can often be confusing, unclear, and misleading. It’s important for businesses to understand the key Net Zero terminology, institutions, and accreditations out there and to identify the jargon to avoid accidental greenwashing.
Posted By Green Economy
25 October 2023
5 things you need to know about EV charging
Read time: 2 minutes
Are you looking to introduce EV technology to your business? Here are 5 things you should know about EV charging before you get started.
Posted By Ashley Hulme
18 October 2023
How to write an environmental policy
Read time: 3 minutes
An environmental policy is an essential document every business should have in place to communicate their environmental responsibilities. Here are our top tips and examples for getting it right.
Posted By Green Economy
09 October 2023
Five key takeaways from the IEA’s updated Net Zero Roadmap
Read time: 4 minutes
The International Energy Agency (IEA) have updated their Net Zero Roadmap, with rooftop solar and clean energy growth lighting the way for climate progress.
Posted By Green Economy
03 October 2023
Why are unproven climate solutions proving so popular?
Read time: 3 minutes
The UK is funnelling billions into nuclear and carbon capture technologies that are still unproven, so what do they have that cheaper, established climate solutions do not, and what can we learn from this?
Posted By Amy House
06 September 2023
A business guide to carbon footprinting
Read time: 5 minutes
Before you can start your journey to net zero, it is important to understand where you are starting from. This guide explains all you need to know about carbon footprinting and how to measure this in your business.
Posted By Green Economy
09 August 2023
Key greenwashing terms worth knowing
Read time: 2 minutes
With corporate greenwashing becoming increasingly sophisticated, the practice can now be separated into several different forms that all businesses should be aware of.
Posted By Green Economy
07 August 2023
A business guide to carbon offsetting
Read time: 5 minutes
When looking to reduce emissions from your operation, carbon offsetting appears an attractive quick fix. Here we explore how carbon offsetting works, when it can be effective and why it should be the final item on your carbon reduction to-do list.
Posted By Alasdair Dalzel-Job
18 July 2023
Demystifying heat pumps – understanding green tech
Read time: 3 minutes
We hosted a Demystifying Heat Pumps webinar where we discussed the technology with a panel of experts, touching on how they work, the returns on investment, policy restrictions, and audience questions. Here’s what we learned on the day.
Posted By Green Economy
17 July 2023
The ABCs of ESG
Read time: 2 minutes
A business without clear ESG credentials stands to lose its competitive edge in today’s market. We’ve taken a look at the steps your organisation can take to ensure it is making ESG positive decisions.
Posted By Green Economy