Charging up: A business guide to battery storage systems
Battery storage, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are devices that enable energy to be stored and then released when the power is needed...
Who is Claire Coutinho, the new energy secretary?
Last week’s mini cabinet reshuffle saw Grant Shapps leave the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to become Defence Secretary. His replacement...
Is Wales on track to reach net zero?
The CCC’s annual emissions reduction progress report for Wales is out. What’s the state of play, and how might any lessons affect wider UK...
Business insider: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
As of 5 January 2023, large and listed companies in the EU must align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The new directive...
Is the UK prepared for climate change?
From a business perspective, adaptation and preparation for changes to our climate have never been more pressing. Floods, power outages and stability plus resource...
The new role of Small Modular Reactors in the UK’s energy mix
On ‘Green Day’, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the first competition for small modular reactors (SMRs). He claims these smaller components of nuclear energy could...
Making credible green claims: the three golden rules
We recently explained why claiming “carbon neutral” status for your products could undermine your credibility. But if your business is taking steps to cut...
New EU anti-greenwashing legislation: a guide for UK business
The EU is clamping down on greenwashing – and it could have major implications for any organisation making voluntary green claims.
Proposals for a “Green...
Why your business should be cautious about “carbon neutral” product claims
The eco-conscious consumer might feel spoiled for choice. A huge variety of products – everything from running shoes to gin – are being sold...
Report: SME climate action thwarted by lack of finance
According to a recent survey by the SME Climate Hub, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly interested in taking action on climate change,...
