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Flywheels and the Future of Electrification
On this week’s episode of Profit Meets Purpose, Matthew Journey, CEO of Levistor, discussed the transition to electrification and the role that energy storage will have to play in ensuring the consistency and reliability in the supply of renewable energy.
Sep 24, 20254 min read


Plant Protein Tech Brings Plastic-free Packaging to Scale
niversity of Cambridge spin-out Xampla has raised $14 million in Series A funding to scale plant-protein materials designed to replace plastic packaging.
Sep 17, 20254 min read


Five for the Future
The Sustainable Times Startup Investment Summit will take place on 1st October at London’s Plaisterers’ Hall,
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Concrete Returns on Investment in Green Construction
As Europe tightens regulations around construction and the UK presses ahead with its housing ambitions, startups are turning to investors to help them scale the innovations needed to transform the built environment.
Sep 11, 20257 min read


“Build Less, Learn Faster” Inside SeedLegals’ Founder Playbook
On Profit Meets Purpose, SeedLegals Co-founder and Chief Executive Anthony Rose lays out a practical guide to building companies in 2025 from chocolate-box user tests to why your website probably says the wrong thing.
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Mishcon de Reya Joins Sustainable Times Sustainable Startup Investment Forum 2025 as Sponsors
Sustainable Times is pleased to announce that Mishcon de Reya has returned as a sponsor for the upcoming Sustainable Startup Investment Summit (SSIS).
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Flywheel Energy Storage for Rail Promises Carbon Savings and Rapid Payback
British energy technology firm Levistor has unveiled a next-generation flywheel storage system designed to cut rail carbon emissions, slash operating costs, and provide a durable alternative to batteries.
Sep 2, 20252 min read


NatPower launches £1bn push to build UK’s biggest battery storage hub
Global energy company Natpower has announced plans for a massive investment in battery storage, one that will eclipse a key Labour...
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Streets Maps out Green Future for Fintechs
The sustainability of fintechs has been a long-term focus of Julia Streets MBE - founder & CEO of B2B business development, marketing and communications firm Streets Consulting - who recently joined the judging panel for 2025 RISE awards.
Aug 28, 20254 min read


Pension Capital Flows into £3bn Project to Modernise Britain’s Water Infrastructure
Image: The Haweswater Reservoir Several of the country’s largest pension providers have backed a three billion pound project aimed at...
Aug 28, 20253 min read


RIVAN Mines the Sky for Fossil-free Fuels
On this week's episode of Profit Meets Purpose, Harvey Hodd came on to discuss his latest venture RIVAN, which is developing synthetic fuels with a difference.
Aug 27, 20253 min read


From Sunlight to Campus: Enviromena’s Solar Farm Energises University of Manchester
Independent power producer Enviromena has continued its run of successes, announcing the acquisition of a third UK solar PV project along...
Aug 26, 20252 min read


M&S Launches Resale Service with eBay
Marks & Spencer has announced the launch of its first dedicated resale service via the official M&S x eBay store, allowing customers to trade in pre-loved clothes, shoes and accessories in exchange for vouchers.
Aug 26, 20253 min read


National Wealth Fund steps in with £300m loan guarantee for major water project
The National Wealth Fund (NWF) has announced a £300 million Credit Enhancement Guarantee for Cascade Infrastructure Ltd. The company,...
Aug 23, 20252 min read


Microsoft’s Thom McKiernan Joins RISE Awards Judging Panel
The latest group of judges for the RISE Awards includes Thom McKiernan, who leads Microsoft’s UK Sustainability Squad. He is tasked with harnessing technology’s potential to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future.
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Equatic Nets $11.6 Million in Series A as It Redefines the Future of Carbon Capture and Green Fuel
Image Credit: Equatic Carbon removal company Equatic has raised 11.6 million dollars in a Series A funding round. The round was led by...
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Hidden Costs of Inefficiency: UK Retailers Forfeit £146 Million Annually to Leaky Buildings
Britain’s retailers are losing more than £146 million every year by failing to modernise their properties in line with net zero targets,...
Aug 20, 20252 min read


National Renewable Network Secures $67 Million in Debt-Led Series A
NRN, also known as the National Renewable Network, has closed a $67.2 million Series A funding round, marking one of the largest ever...
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Global EV Charging Network on Track to Surpass 200 Million by 2040
According to a new forecast released by Wood Mackenzie, the number of electric vehicle charging ports is expected to rise sharply over...
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Global finance giants under fire for fueling an $8.9 trillion ‘deforestation economy’ in 2024
A new report by Global Canopy has revealed that 150 of the world’s largest financial institutions invested nearly $9 trillion in...
Aug 20, 20253 min read
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