We were going to use this edition to launch our new ‘Technology Corner’ regular section, but recent events in the Middle East have overtaken us. It seems increasingly possible that interruptions to the supply of fossil fuels from the Gulf states will be protracted, given that there is no plan for the end of the […]
STOP PRESS – energy price shock incoming?
Congratulations on your Carbon Reduction Plan. What next?
Congratulations, you have a Carbon Reduction Plan. Maybe you’ve had one for a few years. If you’ve been taking action on your emissions, you’ll be seeing them come down, at least for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, every year. But what if, like many, progress has stagnated, or emissions are going the wrong way? The […]
Are you one of the 90%?
Are you one of the 90% of businesses planning to accelerate their low carbon transition? (this article was first published at edie.net) A survey conducted by HSBC UK has revealed significant positivity around environmental sustainability within UK businesses, with 90% of those organisations surveyed planning to accelerate their low-carbon transition in the next three years. […]
Who is responsible for Sustainability in your business?
In our experience with SMEs, the role and responsibility for leading on sustainability sometimes lies directly with the owner or MD, but commonly it is delegated. We work with managers whose main role can be in HR, Production, H&S or Marketing for example. There’s nothing wrong with that, the main thing is that someone is […]
Unlock business finance with your building EPC
Did you know that businesses that own premises with good EPC ratings can have better access to finance? Many lenders, both commercial and public, are using EPCs as a metric in determining eligibility or access to preferential terms for business finance. This generally applies to rating ‘C’ and above. ‘Green’ loans and mortgages for example […]
Thinking of selling your Business?
If you’re wanting to sell your business, you’ll quite naturally want to have the best valuation possible. There are many elements to maximizing the sale value of a business, but have you considered sustainability? A business that has embraced sustainability will be worth more than one that hasn’t, all other things being equal. Here’s why: […]
Happy New Year
Happy New Year from the Clean Tech Business Group team. What are the ambitions for your business in 2026? Reduce costs? Improve process efficiency? Reduce waste? Develop new marketing messages? Gain industry certifications. Enter new markets? Selling your business? All of the above link back to reducing carbon emissions. Sustainability is not a policy that […]
How well do you know your tech?
Most business owners will know about solar panels, LED lights and EVs, the most common and most discussed ‘clean’ technologies. The world of clean tech goes far beyond the headline grabbers though, and it is constantly evolving and developing. Admittedly, a lot of it is mundane, a bit nerdy and unglamorous, but to dismiss it […]
NHS Supplier? Read this.
Companies that supply goods and services to the NHS will be well used to carbon reporting. In April 2023, the NHS, along with all other UK Public sector buyers, required suppliers to contracts or frameworks with a value over £5m a year to submit and maintain Carbon Reduction Plans. In April 2024, that £5m threshold […]