Green Economy

14/08/2026

Since April 2026, all businesses looking to supply to the NHS are now required to have achieved Evergreen Level 1.

But what does that mean?

We've broken down what the Evergreen assessment requires, and what your business will need to have prepared in order to tender for NHS supply chain contracts. You can complete the assessment at any time, so it's worth preparing early instead of scrambling once a tender becomes available.

Take a look at our practical guide: https://greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/insights/supplying-to-the-nhs-a-guide-to-evergreen-scores/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb

13/08/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 - 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 🚨

Our 'Growing West Yorkshire's Green Economy' programme, funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and , has drawn to a close.

We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved over the last three years, working with businesses across the region to strengthen supply chains and facilitate sustainable growth.

Some headline figures...
🏆 £2.2million in new sales generated
🏆 231 businesses supported
🏆 109 jobs created or safeguarded
🏆 58 new solar PV, battery storage and ventilation installers trained

You can read the full report on our website: https://greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/reports/west-yorkshire-green-economy-impact-report/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb

If you'd like to see how we can help leverage the green economy for your business, local area or wider region, get in touch!

10/08/2026

Is your business making the most of sustainability?

As the UK enters its fifth heatwave of the summer, it is becoming increasingly apparent that businesses need to be mitigating against the impacts of a changing climate.

Beyond that, advances in technology mean that sustainability is no longer just a 'nice to have' - resource efficiency measures and sustainable investments can be successfully leveraged to deliver lasting growth, open doors to new markets, and provide a competitive edge.

No matter where your business is on its sustainability journey, our Sustainable Growth Toolkit is packed to the rafters with free resources to get you started: https://greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/sustainable-growth-toolkit/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb

07/08/2026

Carbon reporting is becoming increasingly important with each year - with many supply chains (including the NHS) requiring a solid understanding of the environmental impact of your products or services.

Good data is the foundation of quality carbon reporting - Green Economy Sustainability Consultant Oliver Holmes has laid out five common pitfalls that businesses fall into that can compromise their credibility.

Take a look: https://www.greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/insights/5-data-quality-mistakes-that-undermine-carbon-reporting/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb

05/08/2026

The benefits of solar for businesses are now broadly understood, but we still regularly hear that organisations don't know where to start.

Is the technology itself confusing? Or are businesses struggling to work out whether solar would work for them, specifically?

We've pulled together a comprehensive guide to navigating the process from start to finish - explaining what technology is available, working out the cost and payback period, and resolving blockers such as funding or working with landlords.

You can download the guide for free on our website: https://www.greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/reports/guide-to-solar/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb

How has your business engaged with solar? What difficulties have you faced? What are the barriers to adoption? Let us know below 👇

04/08/2026

Does the idea of networking fill you with dread? It can be daunting, but we've seen a number of successful partnerships and collaborations come out of our events, growing businesses and strengthening supply chains in the process.

In this blog, Liam Wolstenholme shares his tips for getting the most out of networking - a perfect time to prepare before our event in Salford next month.

Take a look: https://www.greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/insights/making-the-most-of-green-technology-networking-events/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb

03/08/2026

In case you missed it 👀 Our very own Thalia Czarkowska has gathered her thoughts on the latest headlines and market trends in the Green Technology and Environmental Services sectors.

Stay ahead of the curve with July's most important news and updates: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/green-technologies-environmental-services-julys-key-news-czarkowska-qwimc/

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31/07/2026

Is your business prepared for wildfire disruption?

With wildfires in the headlines this summer, the risks that extreme weather events pose to businesses and supply chains are becoming an unfortunate reality for organisations throughout the UK.

As unpredictable as fires are, there are steps that you can take to mitigate the impact that wildfires have on your business continuity. We've pulled together a practical guide to assessing your exposure and minimising the effect to your bottom line:

https://greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/insights/adapting-to-wildfire-a-practical-guide-for-businesses/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb

30/07/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 £𝟰𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰𝟬.𝟲 𝘁𝗖𝗢𝟮𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 🎉🚨

Stamford Products Limited, manufacturer and supplier of materials handling and storage systems, recognised that rising energy costs were both a financial and business contingency concern, and contacted Green Economy for support.

Read the full story on our website: https://greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/case-studies/stalybridge-manufacturer-cuts-carbon-and-costs-with-expert-sustainability-support/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb

29/07/2026

As the Environment Agency has today announced that more than half of England is in drought, many businesses are already feeling the pressure of the recent successive heatwaves.

Drought can affect supply chains in more ways than you'd expect - we've pulled together a guide for businesses, giving you practical steps to mitigate the impacts of drought to your bottom line.

Take a look: https://greeneconomy.co.uk/news-and-resources/insights/preparing-for-drought-practical-advice-for-businesses/?utm_source=organicsocial&utm_medium=fb



(Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg35n7yny3o)