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Future-proofing British business: The case for energy independence
The Community Energy sector helps UK businesses to upgrade their premises at zero upfront cost. Dan Curtis, Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-op, explains.
The modern business landscape is increasingly defined by volatility.
As we move through 2026, the fragility of the UK’s energy security has been...
Energy Minister says AI must ‘bring down’ electricity bills as data centres squeeze the grid
Michael Shanks MP has outlined the government’s energy strategy, including plans to decarbonise power, make bills cheaper, support solar, turbocharge the economy and mitigate cyber threats at UKAI Summit.
He has called for Britain to be at the forefront of...
UK Centre of Excellence supports grid upgrades and clean energy economy
The new centre will create around 100 highly skilled roles as Hitachi Energy expands its UK workforce to meet growing electrification need.
Electrification specialist Hitachi Energy has opened a UK Engineering Centre of Excellence in Glasgow, marking a major investment...
US and UK ‘lead global race for battery storage investment’
Investment in vital energy storage systems is concentrated in a small number of markets offering an attractive mix of ‘pull’ factors.
The Capital Unlocks Capacity report, by the DLA Piper law firm, is based on a sample survey in early 2026 of...
Look to Europe for the next chapter in our sustainable future
By Andy Hay, chief executive officer at Hollis.
What do Donald Trump, greenwashing and sustainability fatigue all have in common?
Each is responsible for putting pressure on ESG, or - to give it its full title- Environmental, Social and Governance principles.
Funds...
A systems view of sustainability
Sustainability professionals need a fundamental understanding of the science, policy, and technology surrounding climate change to do their jobs effectively, says Noelle Selin.
In recent years, governments around the globe have introduced new climate regulations, reconsidered existing commitments, and implemented...
How can deeper understanding of carbon measurement in digital systems ensure better governance?
By Virginie Corraze, Head of Engineering Centers of Excellence, Amadeus.
Carbon measurement in digital systems is growing in importance. Just as data fragmentation before it moved from a niche concern to a central topic of conversation with the growth of AI,...
clean energy project could create thousands of jobs
Thousands of jobs and billions of pounds are set to flow into the North East, as the government accelerates planning and regulatory approvals for a landmark clean energy project on the River Tyne, in Newcastle.
The government has appointed the Marine Management Organisation...
Reviewing your sustainability strategy this Net Zero Week? Here’s why ongoing support matters.
Net Zero Week is a timely reminder that sustainability isn't a one-off project – it's an ongoing commitment.
New research highlighted by edie found that 83% of businesses believe reaching net zero is critical to protecting future profitability. However, almost...
University of Exeter’s Data-Driven Approach to Sustainability Reporting
The University of Exeter is advancing its net zero ambitions through a collaborative, data-driven approach to sustainability reporting, supported by its longstanding partnership with TEAM Energy.
As a research-intensive institution with global influence in climate and environmental science, Exeter is...
The £100bn handbrake holding back climate progress
Can you invest in Coca Cola and still be ethical? Green finance experts say yes – if you look carefully at your fund manager of choice. Almost £88 billion of UK pension value is invested in fossil fuel exploration,...
Powering a greener Europe with record €100 billion
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group says it is deploying full firepower to support European competitiveness, security and strategic autonomy – including sustainability - with a record €100 billion in annual financing.
The results from the EIB Group’s activity in...
Climate change ‘reshaping how companies do business’
Firms quietly respond to climate risk by diversifying customers, new research claims.
Climate change is not only disrupting supply chains and asset values, but also quietly reshaping companies’ choice of business partners.
New research based on nearly two decades of data...
Brighton & Hove Invites Partners to Help Shape the City’s Sustainable Future
Investors and partners are invited to help shape Brighton & Hove’s proposed Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP) and deliver low carbon, affordable energy across the city.
The Brighton & Hove’s SEP prospectus sets out the opportunity for a new kind of...
Why 2026 is going to be a big year for sustainable packaging
By Gillian Garside-Wight, director of consulting at packaging sustainability consultancy Aura.
Both in the UK and globally, the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation is one of the biggest transformations to hit the packaging industry in decades. Every UK organisation...
£2m fund launched to encourage youngsters into green careers
Young people risk being locked out the growing green economy, as research highlights significant barriers to accessing green skills and careers, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The findings were highlighted at the launch of Co-op’s £2m Green Opportunities Fund,...
New Sustainability Academy LAUNCHES flagship courses
BSI and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)Â have teamed up to launch an online Sustainability Training Academy.
The courses will equip leaders, managers, and sustainability practitioners with the skills, strategic insight, and practical tools needed for organisations to adapt...
Major industries ranked for net zero readiness
Retail and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies lead the way in net zero readiness, compared to logistics and hospitality industries, which trail behind.
Research by Carbon Neutral Group focused on decarbonisation progress across five major industries:Â hospitality, FMCG, manufacturing, logistics and...
Why many importers are being overly cautious under CBAM
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is designed to create a fair competitive environment between EU-produced goods and imports – and comes to the UK in 2027. Nicolas Endress, ClimEase, explains what importers should do now to avoid locking...
The Impact of Water on Economic Growth
The government can set ambitious housing targets, roll out renewables and make moves into the data economy, but little of this can come to fruition if the water system cannot supply, move and treat water to the extent that...
Geothermal pilot aims to unlock heat beneath our feet
Researchers exploring Aberdeen’s potential for geothermal heating have begun deploying a city-wide network of seismic nodes that will be used to create a 3D subsurface map.
T
he University of Aberdeen secured a £1m grant late last year for a feasibility...
Net Zero 50 2025 Celebrated at the House of Lords
Leaders from business, policy, and innovation gathered at the House of Lords on 28th November 2025 to celebrate the Net Zero 50 Awards, honouring individuals, organisations, and projects showing outstanding leadership toward a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.
Hosted in one of...
Government steps up security for green economy
The northwest of England is the chosen location for a government-backed initiative to secure critical infrastructure and the green economy.
The 10 North West SMEs which have joined the region’s Cyber Runway: NW Net Zero programme were chosen to help...
Growth without compromise: supporting the UK’s sustainable exporters
Government support is available to businesses of all sizes looking to export sustainable goods, says Tim Reid, Chief Executive Officer, UK Export Finance.
Global attention is often focused on climate action and the UK has a real opportunity to take...
Works starts on London’s first large-scale, all-electric energy centre
Planning permission has been granted for London’s first large scale, all-electric energy centre at Brent Cross Town, signalling a landmark moment in the capital’s journey to net zero.
The new park town in North London is one of Europe’s largest...
Prove it or lose it: The credibility test for corporate sustainability
By Maria Wowro, Climate & Ecosystem Services Programme Manager, FSC International.
Corporate sustainability has reached an inflection point. After years of bold commitments and pledges, stakeholders are asking a more urgent question: What’s real?
Without evidence, even well-intentioned climate claims risk...
UK’s First Carbon Accounting Courses
The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) has launched a new course specification for carbon accounting.
It will allow training providers to develop and run accredited courses for the first time – supporting efforts to prevent greenwashing and underpin trust in...
Lidl ‘first UK retailer’ to back Planetary Health Diet
Lidl GB says its sustainability strategy is making strong progress.
Its fifth sustainability report, Beyond the Basket, focuses on efforts to promote healthier, more sustainable diets and provide more targeted support for communities and the environment.
Lidl has expanded its range...
Start-ups will lead the race to net zero – here’s what they need to succeed
Tackling the climate crisis seems to have fallen off the radar of many world leaders, despite global temperatures predicted to rise as high as 3°C by 2050 – double the net zero target of 1.5°C. Without a doubt, the...
Sustainability regulations: a barrier or catalyst for innovation?
The real challenge is how companies respond to rules and regs, says leading innovation strategist Barbara Salopek.
Sustainability regulations often arrive with a familiar chorus from business leaders: more reporting, more paperwork, more rules that take time away from actually running the business.
For...
