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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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14 February 2024
Fully funded sustainability support for businesses in Greater Manchester
Read time: Around 1 minute
Organisations across the country are becoming more and more aware of environmental issues linked to climate change and the risks these pose to their business, and almost half of UK companies now have a structured plan to reduce their carbon footprint and climate impact.
Posted By Rebecca Chedd
16 January 2024
A guide to green financing options for businesses
Read time: Around 1 minute
If you’re looking to decarbonise your organisation’s operations or improve the sustainability of your workspace, there may be green funding and financing options available to ease the costs. Here’s a rundown of some current green funding and financing routes.
Posted By Green Economy
08 January 2024
Microplastics - a global plague
Read time: 3 minutes
The world’s waterways are littered with monumental quantities of plastic pollution and tackling this crisis poses many difficulties. We investigate the extent of the issue and the potential solution to this growing catastrophe.
Posted By Green Economy
04 December 2023
Cutting emissions from the web
Read time: 5 minutes
The internet consumes roughly 416.2TWh of electricity per year and contributes to 3.7 per cent of global carbon emissions. Here are some practical ways to decarbonise your business’s digital footprint.
Posted By Green Economy
23 November 2023
How to save energy: business case & financing
Read time: 6 minutes
A short guide to building a successful business case for energy efficiency investments and how to finance them.
Posted By Green Economy
14 November 2023
Demystifying EV technology – a business guide to EV technology and solutions
Read time: 2 minutes
A business guide to EV technology and solutions.
Posted By Green Economy
31 October 2023
Net Zero Key Terms Glossary
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Net Zero discourse can often be confusing, unclear, and misleading. It’s important for businesses to understand the key Net Zero terminology, institutions, and accreditations out there and to identify the jargon to avoid accidental greenwashing.
Posted By Green Economy
25 October 2023
5 things you need to know about EV charging
Read time: 2 minutes
Are you looking to introduce EV technology to your business? Here are 5 things you should know about EV charging before you get started.
Posted By Ashley Hulme
18 October 2023
How to write an environmental policy
Read time: 3 minutes
An environmental policy is an essential document every business should have in place to communicate their environmental responsibilities. Here are our top tips and examples for getting it right.
Posted By Green Economy
09 October 2023
Five key takeaways from the IEA’s updated Net Zero Roadmap
Read time: 4 minutes
The International Energy Agency (IEA) have updated their Net Zero Roadmap, with rooftop solar and clean energy growth lighting the way for climate progress.
Posted By Green Economy
03 October 2023
Why are unproven climate solutions proving so popular?
Read time: 3 minutes
The UK is funnelling billions into nuclear and carbon capture technologies that are still unproven, so what do they have that cheaper, established climate solutions do not, and what can we learn from this?
Posted By Amy House
06 September 2023
A business guide to carbon footprinting
Read time: 5 minutes
Before you can start your journey to net zero, it is important to understand where you are starting from. This guide explains all you need to know about carbon footprinting and how to measure this in your business.
Posted By Green Economy