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30 March 2023

Green Economy's response to the Powering Up Britain report

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Amy House, Director of Green Economy responds to the UK Government's Powering Up Britain report, released 30 March 2023.

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Posted By Amy House

How To Save Energy

21 March 2023

How to save energy: working with your landlord

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Recommendations and examples for how to go about negotiating with your landlord to make energy efficiency improvements to your building.

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Posted By Alasdair Dalzel-Job

How To Save Energy

07 March 2023

How to save energy: equipment

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Effective tips and recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of equipment in your building.

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Posted By Green Economy

How To Save Energy

01 March 2023

How to save energy: lighting

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Effective tips and recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of lighting in your building.

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Posted By Alasdair Dalzel-Job

Net Zero Toolkit

28 February 2023

How to be a green supplier

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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.

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Posted By Carl Hirst MBA

How To Save Energy

21 February 2023

How to save energy: heating

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Effective tips and recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of heating in your building.

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Posted By Alasdair Dalzel-Job

Renewable Energy 2

15 February 2023

Switching to renewable electricity

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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.

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Posted By Carl Hirst MBA

Green Tick

07 February 2023

Understanding the new Green Claims Code

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined six key points to check environmental claims as part of a new Green Claims Code.

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Posted By Vicky Wilding

How To Save Energy

01 February 2023

How to save energy: preparation

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Three fundamental steps every business should take to put the groundwork in place for successful energy saving initiatives in the workplace.

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Posted By Alasdair Dalzel-Job

Business Charts

26 January 2023

UK falls behind in green growth – at the detriment of green tech businesses

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According to the CBI, the UK stands to lose £4.3bn by 2030 as European markets respond better to the opportunities presented by the transition to net zero. Amy House, Director of Green Economy urges decision makers to help reverse this worrying trend.

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Posted By Amy House

Net Zero Toolkit

19 January 2023

A business guide to ‘Scope 3’ emissions

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What is meant by ‘Scope 3’ greenhouse gas emissions, why they are important and how can businesses begin to measure them as part of their carbon footprint?

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Posted By Green Economy

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10 January 2023

Affordable wins – green tech solutions to save your business energy this winter

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The cost of doing business means that any opportunity to retain cashflow is a priority this winter. Vicky Wilding, senior business advisor, explores some affordable green tech solutions you can implement today.

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Posted By Vicky Wilding