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UK Parliament Budget

15 March 2023

How the UK budget will impact the green economy

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined the UK’s plans for economic progress, focusing on Enterprise, Employment, Education, Everywhere.

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Net Zero

15 March 2023

Energy and climate watchdogs outline vision for net zero power grid

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The government is currently off track to deliver its goal of a completely net zero power system by 2035, but experts have mapped out how it might work and what needs to happen for it to be achieved.

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LCREE Is Growing

14 March 2023

Green industries growing four times faster than the rest of UK economy

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ONS data shows green sector grew four times faster than the rest of the UK economy between 2020 and 2021, but is still behind pledge to deliver two million jobs by 2030.

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13 March 2023

What the Silicon Valley Bank collapse means for UK tech

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On Friday 10th March, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was closed by California regulators. With only a fraction of deposits protected and a number of UK tech businesses with assets tied up in the bank, the UK is working on rapid solutions.

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CO2

09 March 2023

What makes a credible climate transition plan?

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According to the world’s leading climate action disclosure platform, there are 8 crucial elements that companies should be including in plans to align themselves with a net zero world.

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Conscientious Quitting

08 March 2023

3 ways companies can thrive in the ‘conscious quitting’ era

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A landmark survey published by ex-Unilever CEO Paul Polman provides more evidence that we are entering an era where employers must prove to staff that they care about big environmental issues.

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Critical Minerals

07 March 2023

UK and Canada strike critical mineral deal

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The landmark deal is set to secure the supply of critical minerals, including cobalt and lithium, as demand for certain minerals is expected to rise 500 per cent by 2040.

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Marine Life

06 March 2023

Historic high seas treaty set to protect our oceans

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Following two decades of negotiations, United Nations member states have agreed on a legal framework that will protect 30 per cent of our oceans by 2030.

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06 March 2023

Green Economy launches new guide on solar market prospects

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The new guide explores opportunities and trends in the solar energy market, with guidance on entering the sector for tradespeople with transferable skills.

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03 March 2023

East Yorkshire welcomes Europe’s largest battery energy storage system

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Harmony Energy has lunched the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in Europe, setting up base in East Yorkshire.

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Electric Cars

27 February 2023

Are electric vehicles the gateway to clean tech adoption?

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2022 was a record year for small-scale clean tech installations, with rooftop solar more than doubling and heat pumps also booming, but are EVs the key starting point for homes and businesses?

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Sustainable Smes (3)

24 February 2023

What SMEs want to help them act on climate crisis

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We round up the latest surveys which highlight the key barriers preventing SMEs from making progress on climate action and net zero, and what kind of support they want to receive.

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21 February 2023

Carbon offsets: dangerous distraction or vital tool in the climate toolbox?

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Arguments have erupted in the green sector over the merits of carbon offsetting. Some see it as a crucial ‘no regrets’ option for businesses, but others say it is “worse than doing nothing”.

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