Business & Industry
Sustainable Business 2019
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Action is needed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
The Committee on Climate Change’s report outlining the action needed to achieve net-zero emissions in 2050 make a compelling case that all sectors need to do their part to cut emissions if we are to avoid the worst effects of climate change on our cities, communities and way of life. Improvements in Energy Productivity Businesses...
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Decarbonising energy in the rural UK – a unique challenge
Rural communities across the UK face the same ultimate challenge as the rest of the country – needing to decarbonise the heating energy requirements across all homes and business to meet the carbon budgets for the UK and head towards the Net Zero ambitions set out by the Committee on Climate Change. However, the obstacles...
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Decoupling growth from carbon and making carbon the enemy, not aviation
Climate change is the biggest threat of our age and Heathrow is determined to take a lead and demonstrate that we are part of a sustainable solution. As the UK’s only international hub airport and cornerstone of the UK economy, Heathrow can use its scale and reputation to change the way that its supply chain...
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Natural climate solutions can deliver up to 37% of the 2030 emission reductions
Natural climate solutions (NCS) are actions in the agriculture, forestry and other land-use sectors that help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that should be adopted now. Change is in the air. Over the past couple of months, it has felt like the momentum for climate action has accelerated, found another gear. Nudged on by the...
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Better support needed for the community power generation
Local people who drive community energy schemes must be paid a fair price for the power they generate and receive proper support from government, says one renewables expert. For years, community energy projects have been giving renewable power to the people. Take Westmill Wind Farm in Swindon, a co-operatively owned wind farm that generates enough...
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British business is booming as firms grasp clean, green opportunities
From tiny robots repairing burst waste pipes to designs for biodegradable safety helmets and gloves to cut down on waste, innovation lies at the heart of clean growth. Already, businesses across the UK are innovating to seize the opportunities of moving to a greener, cleaner economy. Sustainability is central to new research. As Science Minister,...
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Our taste for meat is endangering our planet: it’s time to switch to alternative proteins
There is hardly a week that goes by without new data becoming available that confirms that our climate or our natural world is changing, possibly irreversibly. While the news is rarely welcome, at least we know better than ever how to reverse the trends. We must make this data count. The Paris Climate Agreement of...
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Helping small businesses go green
Renewable power – is it unaffordable and unrealistic for small businesses? Is green energy just a luxury for bigger companies? Not that long ago, businesses often had mixed feelings about sustainability. Yes, they knew that green strategies were good for the planet, but they also thought they were expensive. Therefore, ‘going green’ was only available...
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How your business can be more sustainable
Get a smart meter Smart meters help you to keep an eye on your energy usage and will automatically send accurate readings to your energy supplier. For more info visit: Smart Energy GB or speak to your energy supplier directly about getting an installation. Encourage recycling On average 60 to 80% of office waste is...
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Business comes together to turn waste into wealth
We have just 12 years to prevent catastrophic climate change and reverse the destruction of ecosystems if we are to hand on a planet where our children can thrive. We must make the most out of precious resources, waste as little as possible and find ways of turning the waste we do create into new...