18th May 2023
Hospitality businesses to become net positive
A number of hospitality business groups have agreed to work towards net-positive hospitality over a five year plan. What is net positivity? Net positivity is a concept focused on creating a positive ecological impact and reducing the carbon footprint of hospitality businesses. It involves businesses taking actions that reduce their environmental impact, such as energy conservation,...
5th May 2023
Guide to heating and cooling systems for businesses
How much energy does your business waste on heating and cooling systems? As a business owner, you understand the importance of keeping your employees and customers comfortable while inside your building. However, you may not be aware that traditional heating and cooling systems are consuming up to 40% of your building's energy. This not only leads to higher energy bills but also has a negative...
28th Apr 2023
New plans to accelerate renewable energy in the UK
The Energy Network Association has set out plans to speed up connections from new renewable electricity infrastructure to the energy grid. Since the UK government set its net zero targets for the country, there has been an uproar of new connection requests from energy generators looking to connect wind and solar farms to the national grid. The applications have been more than twice the entire...
27th Apr 2023
How are UK businesses impacted by climate change?
New research carried out by global risk management has shown that nearly half of UK businesses have already physically been affected by climate change. The research looked into over 1000 businesses and found that many of them said climate change has already become an issue for them. Many other business leaders are even more concerned about how this impact is going to worsen over the next 10...
18th Apr 2023
Our guide to avoiding Greenwashing as a business
What is greenwashing Greenwashing is a term that refers to the practice of companies trying to create an environmentally friendly image in the minds of consumers, even if they don't actually implement sustainable practices. These companies might use phrases like "all-natural" or "eco-friendly" without any real credentials to back up their claims. Greenwashing can be a frustrating...
13th Apr 2023
Issues with green advertisement for businesses
Recently the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against an advertisement posted by Etihad Airways. The ad was based on “sustainable aviation” as the airline plans to reduce single-use plastic on their planes as well as flying more modern and efficient planes. However, the ASA argued that whilst the airline is taking steps to reduce the environmental impacts...