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Batteries not the Only Route to Low-Carbon Heating
Christophe Williams is the CEO and Founder at Naked Energy, a British design and engineering business leading the global innovation in solar thermal and solar PVT, which delivers four times the carbon savings of conventional solar PV. Williams previously worked as a senior creative executive in the advertising industry for over fifteen years, gaining many awards from prestigious organisations such as ‘Creative Circle’ and ‘Clio’.
23 hours ago4 min read


Money, Moss, and the Meaning of Wealth: Rob Gardner’s Vision for Rebalancing Earth and Finance
When Rob Gardner talks about finance he envisions rivers, systems, flows, and opportunities. Perhaps that’s the geographer in him. Or maybe it’s the result of a uniquely global upbringing marked by hyperinflation, supermarket sticker races, and hiding US dollars in film canisters in 1980s Argentina. Either way, Gardner’s approach to finance is holistic. Now, with Rebalance Earth, he's on a mission to bridge the worlds of wealth and environmental restoration by turning nature
Jun 183 min read


Thought Leadership: Zonal Pricing Could Undermine Green Tariffs
he government’s Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) is weighing two major options: a reformed national market or the introduction of zonal pricing.
Jun 113 min read


Zonal Pricing Could Slash Industrial Energy Bills, Report Finds
A new report by FTI Consulting for Octopus Energy advocates for zonal pricing in the UK electricity market, which would charge businesses based on local supply and demand to reduce industrial energy bills without shifting costs to households.
Jun 113 min read


Inside Green Angel Ventures with Emma Mee
In this episode of Profit Meets Purpose, Emma shares insight into funding early-stage innovation, highlighting issues like the lack of exits, cultural clashes between startups and corporates, and gender disparity in investing
Jun 45 min read


Heat Pumps Win Over Homeowners, Says Octopus Energy
Heat pumps are gaining strong approval from UK homeowners, with the vast majority now rating them as equal to, or better than, traditional gas boilers, according to new data released today by Octopus Energy.
May 302 min read


The Climate Party: How Blue Earth Summit Is Rewriting the Rules of Investment
The summit’s three pillars, Inspire, Connect, Act are visible in every detail. It’s not all surfboards and stories. There’s a steely pragmatism underpinning the ethos. Investment, Will says, is the real measure of action. Blue Earth has helped early-stage climate tech founders, like the now multi-million-pound firm Urban Chain, connect with investors in unconventional, human ways. “When you take investors out of their usual settings and meet them on a trail or a board, the po
May 143 min read


Carbon Cell raises £1.2M to scale production of innovative low-carbon foam material
Carbon Cell, a London-based materials startup, raised a £1.2M pre-seed round to scale its novel, plastic-free foam made from biochar and natural polymers. The round was led by Green Angel Ventures and Counteract, with participation from HERmesa, RCA Design and Innovation S/EIS Fund, and One Planet Capital.
May 142 min read


Zevero is Demystifying Carbon Accounting to Accelerate Climate Action
Zevero is a carbon accounting platform on a mission to empower businesses with the tools needed to reduce their environmental impact in a data-driven and actionable way.
Apr 175 min read


Sustainable Finance Leader Celebrates Britain's £100M Seed Fund
Thought Leadership From Luma Saqqaf A recognised sustainable finance leader with 30+ years of expertise in law, sustainable finance and...
Mar 64 min read


PWC Finds 89% Energy Usage Increase
A recent study from PwC highlights a major shift in how UK businesses are handling energy consumption. According to the research, 89% of...
Feb 244 min read


2024 Breached 1.5c Threshold
Last year, for the first time, the world exceeded the internationally agreed target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above...
Jan 102 min read


From Words to Action: The 2024 King's Speech and Its Game-Changing Effects on Sustainable Investment
Discover how the 2024 King's Speech impacts sustainability and venture capital, with six key takeaways shaping the future of the UK.
Jul 18, 20243 min read


Ambitious' Tax Reforms Could Propel UK Towards Net Zero, Unlocking £57 Billion in Green Economic Growth
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on the government to implement new tax incentives to stimulate investments in the...
May 13, 20244 min read


UK's 'Net Zero Economy' Skyrockets to £74 Billion in 2023, Underlining Sustainable Economic Surge
A recent analysis from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) sheds light on the remarkable growth of the UK's emerging 'net zero...
Feb 27, 20243 min read


West Midlands Sets Ambitious Path with £1.2 Billion Budget Aimed at Achieving Net Zero by 2041
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has unveiled a transformative £1.2 billion budget earmarked for ambitious initiatives. This...
Feb 12, 20242 min read


National Lottery Grants £10.7 Million for Pioneering Net Zero Initiative in UK's National Park
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has recently announced a generous grant of £10.7 million to the Cairngorms National Park Authority,...
Feb 7, 20243 min read


A Call for the UK Government to Supercharge Infrastructure Funding in the Race to Net Zero
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has sounded the alarm, urging the government to kick its investment game up. The aim? To...
Oct 18, 20234 min read


UK Government Locks in Ambitious Zero-Emission Auto Mandates Amid Controversy
Even with the unexpected move of extending the timeline to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles from 2030 to 2035, the...
Sep 29, 20233 min read


Unlocking UK's Green Investment Potential:CBI Urges Chancellor to unleash 'high value' green markets
Amidst Economic Uncertainty, CBI Implores Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to Amplify Green Market Investments: A Three-Pronged Strategy for UK's...
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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