Green Economy works with buyers and suppliers of low carbon products and services to improve access to the technologies and services that will facilitate the transition to net zero. We also work with local and regional policy makers to grow your local green economy.
Green Intelligence, powered by Green Economy, has been keeping businesses in the know since 2013. With the latest environmental legislation and sector news, along with market intelligence and thought leadership from green business experts, we are here to help you navigate the complex and fast paced green economy.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Amy House, Director of Green Economy responds to the UK Government's Powering Up Britain report, released 30 March 2023.
Posted By Amy House