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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15 June 2023

How to build a local green economy

Read time: 4 minutes

Over 300 UK councils have declared a climate emergency, but how can they attract the low carbon businesses they need? Katherine Burden lifts the lid on the councils leading the way.

Posted By Katherine Burden

05 June 2023

What we heard at Innovation Zero

Read time: 3 minutes

The Green Economy team attended Innovation Zero in London, exhibiting alongside the Energy Innovation Agency. Here’s what we heard at the event.

Posted By Green Economy

22 May 2023

Global outlook: Building the UK’s pro-innovation green sector

Read time: 3 minutes

The UK can remain competitive and prominent in the global green economy by attracting businesses with pro-innovation regulation.

Posted By Amy House

17 May 2023

5 tips to manage your business’s e-waste

Read time: 4 minutes

UK businesses and households produce 1.45 million tonnes of e-waste a year, equating to 23.9kg of e-waste each year per capita, which places the UK as the second highest producer in the world.

Posted By Mark Shepherd

02 May 2023

Upskilling the workforce – are we ready for net zero?

Read time: 4 minutes

Upskilling your workforce and improving the climate awareness of your team is essential for developing net zero journeys. Here are some key skills your organisation can equip to achieve sustainable growth.

Posted By Green Economy

28 April 2023

A business guide to setting science-based climate targets

Read time: 4 minutes

Carl Hirst explains what is meant by climate change targets that are ‘science-based’, why they’re important and how SMEs can follow a science-based pathway in their own carbon reduction plans.

Posted By Carl Hirst MBA

19 April 2023

What is Energy Management?

Read time: 5 minutes

Energy is in the news more frequently than ever and it is here to stay. Josh Kirk, Head of Marketing at Pilot Group, looks at energy management, from the terminology and where to start, to the technology that can be implemented to generate savings and reduce energy consumption.

Posted By The Pilot Group

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