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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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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
01 March 2023
How to save energy: lighting
Read time: 2 minutes
Effective tips and recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of lighting in your building.
Posted By Alasdair Dalzel-Job
28 February 2023
How to be a green supplier
Read time: 4 minutes
Supply chain sustainability is a vital part of any net zero strategy. Here we look at how SMEs can cement their place as a supplier of choice for increasingly climate-conscious customers.
Posted By Carl Hirst MBA
21 February 2023
How to save energy: heating
Read time: 2 minutes
Effective tips and recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of heating in your building.
Posted By Alasdair Dalzel-Job
15 February 2023
Switching to renewable electricity
Read time: 5 minutes
Carl Hirst breaks down the nitty gritty of renewable electricity tariffs, including what to look out for, the right questions to ask your supplier and how to report it in your carbon footprint.
Posted By Carl Hirst MBA
07 February 2023
Understanding the new Green Claims Code
Read time: 2 minutes
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined six key points to check environmental claims as part of a new Green Claims Code.
Posted By Vicky Wilding