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Q&A: The Beauty of Balancing Sustainability and Profit
Colette Laxton, co-founder of The Inkey List, joined Sustainable Times for a Q&A to discuss how the brand is driving sustainability in the beauty industry. As an ambassador for Breakout Beauty UK, she is also supporting the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs.
Sep 305 min read


Public Vote Now Open for RISE Awards
We are delighted to share that the shortlist for the open categories at the Responsible Investment, Sustainability, and ESG (RISE) Awards have been announced.
Sep 292 min read


Accelerators, Explained: What They Do, Who They Help, and Why Climate Is the Next Frontier
Accelerators like pioneer Y Combinator are now embedded across the UK, especially in university- and corporate-backed hubs. They boost fundraising, credibility, and partnership access for startups while helping them to align investors and industry.
Sep 267 min read


Startup/ Scaleup Finalists Announced for RISE Awards
We are delighted to announce the finalists for the Responsible Investment, Sustainability, and ESG (RISE) Awards.
Sep 243 min read


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 244 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 174 min read


Five for the Future
The Sustainable Times Startup Investment Summit will take place on 1st October at London’s Plaisterers’ Hall,
Sep 154 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 117 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 113 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 102 min read


Regulation Puts Wind in GT Wings’ Sails
As shipping braces for tougher climate rules, GT Wings is betting that compact, high-thrust wind tech can turn compliance into competitive advantage.
Sep 34 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 22 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 292 min read


Drivers can now save £3,750 on Ford’s latest electric cars under the UK grant scheme
Image: Ford Puma Gen-E - Credit: Ford Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said Labour was putting money back in people's pockets....
Aug 292 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 284 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 283 min read


Sunderland pilots pavement charging solution to make home EV charging easier
Image Credit: Kerbo Charge Sunderland City Council is testing a new method to help residents without driveways charge their electric...
Aug 282 min read


Redrow South East Commits £1m to Five-Year RSPB Partnership Supporting Nature-Friendly Living
Redrow South East has extended its partnership with the wildlife conservation charity RSPB for another five years. The renewed...
Aug 282 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 273 min read


Energy Assets Unveils EA Heat Networks to Power the Future of Low-Carbon Communities
We are pleased to announce the launch of EA Heat Networks, a solution designed to reduce both costs and carbon emissions for residential,...
Aug 273 min read
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