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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.

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Net Zero Key Terms Glossary

Net Zero discourse can often be confusing, unclear, and misleading. It’s important for businesses to understand the key Net Zero terminology and to identify the jargon to avoid accidental greenwashing. Here is our comprehensive guide detailing all the Net Zero terms businesses need to k

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A business guide to Carbon footprinting

Before you can start your journey to net zero, it is important to understand where you are starting from. This guide explains all you need to know about carbon footprinting and how to measure this in your business.

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A business guide to ‘Scope 3’ emissions

What is meant by ‘Scope 3’ greenhouse gas emissions, why they are important and how can businesses begin to measure them as part of their carbon footprint?

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Green Tick

A business guide to setting science-based climate targets

What is meant by climate change targets that are ‘science-based’, why are they important and how can businesses follow a science-based pathway in their own carbon reduction plans?

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An introduction to environmental standards

There are a dizzying number of environmental standards and accreditations available to businesses today. In this guide, we take you through the key products to help you identify the most appropriate option for your business. 

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Net Zero: What it is and why it matters to you

Net zero - what is it, why should you care and what can your business do about it?

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Sustainable Food Packaging

How to be a green supplier

Research shows that the carbon footprint of the average supply chain accounts for 90 per cent of a business's carbon footprint. In this guide we explore the steps businesses can take to be a green supplier of choice.

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Wind Energy

Switching to renewable electricity

One of the simplest ways for you to reduce your impact on the climate is to switch your energy supply to renewable electricity, read our step by step guide. 

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Carbon Offsetting

A beginner’s guide to carbon offsetting

When looking to reduce emissions from your operation, carbon offsetting appears an attractive quick fix. Here we explore how carbon offsetting works, when it can be effective and why it should be the final item on your carbon reduction to-do list.

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Greenwashing

Greenwashing: What it is and how to avoid it

Understand the principals of ‘corporate greenwash’ and why businesses need to be accurate, clear and transparent when promoting their environmental credentials.

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Environmental Workforce

How to create an environmentally aware workforce

Rebecca Chedd, one of our expert environmental business advisors, summarises how businesses can effectively engage their staff to instill a resource-efficient culture in the workforce.

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Funding And Financing

A guide to green financing options for businesses 

If you’re looking to decarbonise your organisation’s operations or improve the sustainability of your workspace, there may be green funding and financing options available to ease the costs. Here’s a rundown of some current green funding and financing routes.

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Read our series of blogs to help you reduce energy in your business. 

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