The Challenges of a Just Transition with Dr Simona Capisani
In any transition, there are inevitably winners and losers, but can we make a fossil fuel-free future fair – or as fair as possible while...
Scope 3: The problem(s) with using ‘spend-based’ emissions data
May 21, 2025
Last week, I saw a presentation by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust on their supply chain carbon footprint (usually the bulk of 'Scope 3' or...
One word that will help you engage anyone in Sustainability
May 19, 2025
There was a lot of debate last week on my LinkedIn feed as to the 'best' Sustainability message – should we appeal to people's sense...
The Future of Energy (it’s electrifying!) with Richard Black, Ember
May 16, 2025
This week I'm joined by the legendary Richard Black, former BBC environment editor, founder of the ECIU and now Director of Strategy and Policy at...
The future is low carbon, but the path is fraught with danger
May 15, 2025
I moved to the North East of England almost 30 tears ago. The Prof is a Geordie native and, when my Civil Service job moved...
Nature is a healer – and an educator
May 12, 2025
Don't you love this time of year? The wildflowers outside my office window are in full bloom (above) and are attracting bees, hoverflies and lots...
Rule 1 of Corporate Sustainability: Understand YOUR Business Case
May 9, 2025
Earlier this year, I wrote 10 Rules for Corporate Sustainability to mark the 200th edition of The Low Carbon Agenda (yes, that’s 200…). The ebook...
What do the UK local election results mean for Net Zero?
May 6, 2025
Regular readers will know I’ve been an elected City Councillor here in Newcastle for 20 out of the last 21 years*. Normally at midnight on...
Neuroscience, Sustainability and all that jazz with Gerald J. Leonard
May 2, 2025
This week on the Net Zero Business Podcast, I talk to business coach, author and professional jazz bassist Gerald J Leonard. We talk about: •...
Mr Blair, you were the future once, now get out of the way of Net Zero
May 1, 2025
When Tony Blair made his ill-advised foray into the world of Net Zero last week, one of my various uncharitable thoughts was just how old...