Get thought leadership insights from industry experts and senior business decision-makers who are leading the way on the sustainability agenda.
We regularly interview thought leaders who believe small businesses are an essential part of the transition to net zero.
Follow our thought leadership articles to discover:
• practical advice on how to reduce emissions
• upcoming regulations and incentives
• ideas to help you open new markets and improve your reputation
• trends in customer behaviour
• how banks and lenders are factoring sustainability into funding decisions
How smaller businesses could finance their sustainability journey
Tony Greenham and Sabrina Iavarone from the Sustainability Team at the British Business Bank (BBB) describe how smaller businesses could benefit from investing in sustainability and get financial support.
Skills for Net Zero
Martin Baxter, Deputy CEO at the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), gives his views on how the UK market for green jobs and green skills is evolving, and how we can prepare our workforce for a net zero future.
Green knowledge is power
Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), gives his views on how green knowledge is empowering small firms to reach net zero.
The business case for sustainability
Miranda Barker OBE, Chief Executive of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, outlines the business case for sustainability for SMEs, and how the government, RedCat and COP29 can help accelerate the net zero transition.
Do you know your DNOs from your DSOs?
Find out from Ben Grunfeld, Strategy and Growth Director at Electricity North West, about the transition from DNOs to distribution system operation (DSOs) and the benefits for small businesses.
Why the North’s electricity grid is ‘net zero’ ready for small businesses
Find out from Paul Glendinning, Energy Systems Director at Northern Powergrid, about why businesses in the north of England can have confidence that the power they need is available.