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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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26 June 2026
How to Evaluate Green Technology Suppliers
Read time: 8 minutes
Evaluating green technology suppliers means looking beyond product claims to assess credibility, suitability, performance, and long-term value.
Posted By Priya Sirpal
26 June 2026
ESG vs sustainability: What’s the difference?
Read time: 4 minutes
Businesses are increasingly being asked questions about sustainability, carbon reduction and responsible business practices. Alongside this, terms such as ESG are becoming more common in conversations with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
Posted By Green Economy
28 April 2026
How to Choose Sustainable Suppliers
Read time: 7 minutes
Choosing sustainable suppliers means looking beyond price to assess environmental performance, resilience, credibility, and long-term fit.
Posted By Green Economy
23 April 2026
Understanding the UK Government’s mandatory net zero targets
Read time: 8 minutes
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
22 April 2026
Green Economy’s Earth Day tips
Read time: 3 minutes
This Earth Day, the Green Economy team got together to discuss all our top tips to help businesses and individuals reduce their carbon footprint and make sustainable decisions.
Posted By Oliver Holmes
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 Green Economy