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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 April 2026
Understanding the UK Government’s mandatory net zero targets
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The UK’s mandatory net zero targets are a legal national commitment, but their impact on businesses is increasingly commercial because they are shaping regulation, procurement, and supply chain expectations now, not just in the future.
Posted By Green Economy
22 April 2026
How to Build a Corporate Sustainability Strategy
Read time: 8 minutes
A strong corporate sustainability strategy turns environmental ambition into practical business action.
Posted By Green Economy
22 April 2026
What Data Do You Need for a Business Carbon Footprint?
Read time: 9 minutes
A business carbon footprint depends on good activity data, clear boundaries, and a practical understanding of where emissions come from.
Posted By Green Economy
21 April 2026
What Is a Sustainable Supply Chain?
Read time: 6 minutes
A sustainable supply chain helps businesses reduce environmental impact, improve resilience, and make better decisions about how goods and services are sourced, managed, and delivered.
Posted By Green Economy
21 April 2026
Net Zero vs Carbon Neutral: What’s the Difference?
Read time: 7 minutes
Net zero is usually broader and more robust than carbon neutral because it focuses on reducing emissions across the value chain, not just balancing them out.
Posted By Green Economy
21 April 2026
How to Calculate a Business Carbon Footprint
Read time: 8 minutes
Calculating a business carbon footprint means measuring the greenhouse gas emissions linked to your operations, energy use, transport, and wider value chain.
Posted By Green Economy
14 April 2026
Rising energy prices - what can your business do?
Read time: Around 1 minute
Access the recording of our recent webinar on energy prices, with our expert panel providing an explanation of recent price fluctuations, a forecast for the near future, and some practical things your business can do to save money.
Posted By Green Economy
25 March 2026
The rising cost of climate risk — and why smart businesses are taking action now
Read time: 2 minutes
Climate risk isn’t a far off environmental issue anymore. It’s something affecting day to day business decisions, financial resilience, and long term growth. The encouraging part is that there are practical steps every organisation can take to stay ahead of the curve.
Posted By Alasdair Dalzel-Job
24 March 2026
How to pay for energy‑saving upgrades
Read time: 6 minutes
Improving your business’s energy efficiency doesn’t have to mean large upfront costs. Today, a mix of UK grants, low‑interest loans, incentives and cashflow‑positive finance options can make renewable energy more affordable than ever.
Posted By Green Economy
17 March 2026
Compliance and sustainability frameworks for manufacturing
Read time: 2 minutes
Sustainability frameworks and carbon accounting are quickly becoming part of everyday life for businesses across the manufacturing sector. We've broken down a number of the key standards here, and what they mean for your business.
Posted By Green Economy
12 March 2026
Public Procurement Act 2023: What It Means for UK Businesses & Suppliers
Read time: 4 minutes
A practical guide to the Public Procurement Act 2023 UK, what changed after February 2025, and how suppliers can prepare for a more transparent but more demanding public sector bidding environment.
Posted By Green Economy
11 March 2026
Ultimate Guide to Carbon Reduction Plans for UK Businesses
Read time: 4 minutes
A practical guide to carbon reduction plans for UK businesses, covering what a compliant plan should include, why organisations increasingly need one for procurement and supply chains, and how to build a credible and proportionate emissions reduction strategy.
Posted By Green Economy