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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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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
01 February 2023
How to save energy: preparation
Read time: 4 minutes
Three fundamental steps every business should take to put the groundwork in place for successful energy saving initiatives in the workplace.
Posted By Alasdair Dalzel-Job
26 January 2023
UK falls behind in green growth – at the detriment of green tech businesses
Read time: 2 minutes
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.
Posted By Amy House
19 January 2023
A business guide to ‘Scope 3’ emissions
Read time: 6 minutes
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?
Posted By Green Economy