Green Economy

25/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄

With the wild weather swings at the end of last week, it's clear that extreme weather events, resource shortages and other effects climate change are already impacting businesses throughout the UK.

Our very own Alasdair Dalzel-Job has detailed why climate risk should be part of your leadership strategy - and highlights how these risks can be leveraged as an opportunity for businesses willing to explore sustainability as strategy.

Read the full article on our website: https://www.greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/insights/the-rising-cost-of-climate-risk-and-why-smart-businesses-are-taking-action-now/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb

22/05/2026

Happy Friday! And it looks like we're finally seeing some sunshine. Ahead of the Bank Holiday, here's a round-up of sustainability and green headlines from the week.

Article links are in the comments - if you've seen anything we've missed, drop us a link!

Investing in ‘urgent’ UK adaptation action ‘cheaper than climate damages’ (via Carbon Brief)

Scientists say four-day moorland blaze was UK's first megafire (via BBC News)

UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns (via The Guardian)

DESNZ announces £15.6m heat network upgrade to cut energy bills (via edie)

Global wind and solar power outpace gas for first time in April, report shows (via Reuters)

Fuel duty freeze extended for four months as Rachel Reeves tackles cost of living (via The Times)

Have a great weekend! 🌿

18/05/2026

Happy Friday! We've got your usual round-up of headlines from the week to see you into the weekend. If you've seen something we haven't, drop it in the comments!

💨 Wind and solar have saved UK from gas imports worth £1.7bn since Iran war began (via Carbon Brief) https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-wind-and-solar-have-saved-uk-from-gas-imports-worth-1-7bn-since-iran-war-began/

⛏️ Renewable energy hub planned for Scottish coal museum (via BBC News) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c809753gzv1o

🚗 EVs now holding their value longer than petrol cars (via The Times) https://www.thetimes.com/business/companies-markets/article/evs-now-holding-their-value-longer-than-petrol-cars-z8cpjkqbg

⚖️ UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling (via The Guardian) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/14/un-members-prepare-for-pivotal-vote-on-landmark-icj-climate-justice-ruling

🔋 UK ranks second globally for climate adaptation technologies (via edie) https://www.edie.net/report-uk-ranks-second-for-climate-adaptation-technologies/

💽 EcoVadis, Workiva Partner on Scope 3 Data Solutions (via ESG Today) https://www.esgtoday.com/ecovadis-workiva-partner-on-scope-3-data-solutions/

Have a great weekend!

13/05/2026

Further to yesterday's post on carbon reduction planning (take a look if you missed it!), you may be wanting to explore the public sector as an opportunity for business growth.

It can seem like a bit of an insurmountable task, but when it's taken step by step it can be a great avenue to access new opportunities. We've put together a free guide to public sector tendering in collaboration with Innovas Consulting Solutions - you can download the full PDF on our website:

https://greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/reports/public-sector-tendering-guide/?utm_source=organicsearch&utm_medium=fb

12/05/2026

Carbon reduction plans are increasingly becoming part of the tender process - particularly if you're hoping to supply into large organisations like the NHS.

The phrase 'carbon reduction plan' can seem a bit nebulous at first, but if you've already done a carbon footprint it isn't a massive leap to your first actionable plan. We've pulled together a practical guide detailing everything you need to know - take a look on our website:

https://greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/insights/ultimate-guide-to-carbon-reduction-plans-for-uk-businesses/

08/05/2026

Happy Friday! Here's your weekly round-up of sustainable and green tech news headlines... (article links in the comments!)

📈 82% of Companies Maintaining or Accelerating Climate Goals, as Decarbonization Efforts Extend to Supply Chain (via ESG Today)

🍞 Rising costs push UK food prices towards 50% surge by 2026 (via FarmingUK)

☀️ Using sunlight to turn plastic waste into clean fuel has potential for large-scale applications (via Innovation News Network)

⚽ UK Sport announces new net-positive ambition for 2040 (via edie)

🔥 Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires? (via BBC News)

🌊 ‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds (via The Guardian)

Have a great weekend, and we'll see you next week!

05/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀

The manufacturing supply chain has seen a shift in recent years, with many tender processes involving some kind of sustainability reporting for suppliers.

We've put together a handy guide to get your head around the basics, covering the most commonly encountered frameworks:

✅ ISO 14001
✅ ISO 50001
✅ EcoVadis
✅ Carbon Disclosure Project
✅ SBTi
✅ Carbon Reduction Plans

Take a look on our website: https://www.greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/insights/compliance-and-sustainability-frameworks-for-manufacturing/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb

Sustainability frameworks and carbon accounting are quickly becoming part of everyday life for businesses across the manufacturing sector. We've broken down a number of the key standards here, and what they mean for your business.

01/05/2026

Happy Friday! And what better way to ease into the Bank Holiday weekend than with a round-up of news headlines from the week?

As always, full article links are in the comments - and if you've seen anything we've missed, make sure to drop us a link.

👨‍⚖️ UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court (via BBC News)

🥩 98 per cent of meat and dairy sustainability pledges are greenwashing (via New Scientist)

🤖 Traditional models still ‘outperform AI’ for extreme weather forecasts (via Carbon Brief)

🔌'A key moment': Over two million fully electric vehicles now on UK's roads (via BusinessGreen)

🔆 Solar panels fitted every three minutes in UK since Iran conflict (via The Times)

📈 Office buildings could face higher energy bills as sector lags on MEES compliance (via edie)

🐙 Octopus Invests $500 Million in U.S. Reforestation-Based Carbon Removal Projects (via ESG Today)

Have a great weekend, and see you on Tuesday!

30/04/2026

How can you be sure that solar technology is right for your business? The sun is certainly shining in Manchester today, but how long would it take to pay off your investment? And which technology is best?

With so much (often conflicting) information out there on solar technologies, it's unsurprising that many businesses that we speak to are unsure whether it's worth pursuing. So, we've put together a handy guide to get you started - available free of charge.

𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲:
https://www.greeneconomy.co.uk/business-support/decarbonise/guide-to-solar/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=solarPDFdownload

Featuring (to name a few things)...
▶️ Why should you consider solar?
▶️ An introduction to solar technologies
▶️ Cost, payback period and financing
▶️ Finding the right supplier

Take a look and see how solar could be benefiting your business (especially when the weather is this nice! 🌞)

29/04/2026

The first step of any serious sustainability strategy should be to benchmark where you are at the moment. For some businesses, this will already be a mandatory part of your supply agreements - requiring carbon footprinting or carbon reduction plans is becoming increasingly common.

We have a free tool on our website to help you get started, taking you through the entire process of measuring your business carbon footprint: https://carboncalculator.greeneconomy.co.uk/

It's not just about your green credentials, either - careful measuring can often identify quick wins to save money, too. If you'd like to explore how you can leverage sustainability to improve competitiveness and save money, get in touch ☺️

27/04/2026

What makes Green Economy's networking events special? If you've ever been to one of our networking events in the past, you'll know that they're more than a sales opportunity.

Our events bring local sustainable businesses together, providing an inclusive space to share knowledge, strengthen local networks and overcome barriers collaboratively.

We've almost finished pulling together our programme of events for the year - all of the exciting venues, engaging speakers and interesting exhibitors as our previous events, likely coming to a space near you! Watch our feed for news on dates and speaking opportunities.

In the meantime, why not hear what the Green Economy team thinks makes our events special? Keep your eyes peeled 👀