Services

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.

Transition to net zero Green business growth Grow your green economy Marketplace Research and intelligence Accreditations Strategic partnerships
 

Green Intelligence

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.

News Case Studies Insights Reports Resources
 

Green Intelligence publishes the latest environmental news you need to know. Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter. 

Green Intelligence - straight to your inbox

Sign up

Climate Adaptation

18 July 2023

UK climate adaptation plans updated as extreme heat spreads around the globe

Read time:

While much of the world swelters under soaring temperatures, the government has set out its latest plans for protecting the UK against climate change – but experts say it doesn’t go far enough.

Read more

Renewable

17 July 2023

Don’t get complacent: power prices to remain above pre-pandemic levels until late 2030s

Read time:

Experts predict that UK electricity prices are currently unlikely to fall below pre-2022 levels for well over a decade, highlighting the critical importance of investing in low cost renewable energy.

Read more

Carbon Credits

14 July 2023

Goodbye carbon neutral, hello funding climate action?

Read time:

As concerns grow around the quality of the carbon credits behind many carbon neutral claims, businesses are being encouraged to focus instead on claims about contributing to climate action.

Read more

Green Claims

13 July 2023

Experts identify the most effective sustainability messages

Read time:

First-of-its-kind research in the US involving several leading global brands has attempted to uncover which types of green claims are most motivating to customers.

Read more

Landan Taaaan

11 July 2023

UK loses climate leader status

Read time:

A stark report from the Climate Change Committee and reprioritisation of key climate policies has dented the UK’s position as a climate leader.

Read more

The Grid

10 July 2023

National Grid to engage more businesses on energy flexibility this winter

Read time:

Following a successful trial with over a million households last winter, the national Electricity System Operator is looking to reward industrial and commercial businesses for grid-friendly energy usage.

Read more

Net Zero Week

04 July 2023

Net Zero Week: a round-up of the key events

Read time:

It’s Net Zero week 1 – 7 July, marking 7 days of focus on net zero strategy, global climate issues, carbon reduction, government policy, and business and consumer action to achieve net zero. Here’s a round-up of the key things happening this week.

Read more

CCC

03 July 2023

‘Our children will not forgive us’: UK climate watchdog delivers damning review

Read time:

The UK’s Climate Change Committee has slammed the government for its “hesitancy” and “inaction” on net zero over the past year, with progress falling behind in all but a few areas of the economy.

Read more

Green Lending

20 June 2023

The inevitable rise of green lending

Read time:

NatWest has pledged to provide £1bn in extra lending to manufacturers by 2030 as part of a new commitment to net zero – the latest in a long list of green finance offers now available to businesses.

Read more

Solar Installer

19 June 2023

Green Economy joins MCS Certified at InstallerSHOW 2023

Read time:

Green Economy will be exhibiting at InstallerSHOW from the 27 - 29 June. Taking place at the Birmingham NEC, the event brings together the UK’s installers, manufacturers, and specifiers of heat, water, air, and energy technology and innovation.

Read more

Carbon Offsetting

15 June 2023

Has carbon offsetting become a dirty word?

Read time:

Purchasing carbon credits is now a common business practice and can play an important role in climate action, but mounting controversy is leaving many organisations questioning how to proceed.

Read more

Greenwashing

12 June 2023

Greenwash Watch: new era of crackdowns underway

Read time:

Regulators and advertising watchdogs are entering a new phase in the fight against greenwashing, with the use of terms like carbon neutral and net zero now set to attract greater scrutiny.

Read more

Biodiversity

08 June 2023

Why nature is next in-line to join carbon in the boardroom

Read time:

The rise of net zero has put the climate at the top of the agenda in company boardrooms, but the wider problem of nature decline is catching up thanks to a number of initiatives at home and abroad.

Read more