Does the ‘Net Zero backlash’ mean we are winning?
On the Net Zero Business Podcast review of 2024, I suggested that the reason why we are feeling an anti-Net Zero backlash is that climate...
Politics, Polling and the Climate
Nov 13, 2024
I was listening to Matt Chorley's politics show on BBC Radio 5Live yesterday and, in the context of the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, they...
Donald Trump? The Climate? Don’t Panic. Roll Up Your Sleeves.
Nov 11, 2024
Last Monday afternoon I was busy planning a Sustainability Workshop for this week when the text on my computer screen started swirling. Oh, no, I...
Will Budget 2024 boost a low carbon economy? Maybe…
Oct 30, 2024
Today, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves stood up in the House of Commons and delivered her first ever budget. Much has been made...
Do we really have too much red tape, or too little, or the wrong kind?
Oct 16, 2024
On Monday, the new-ish UK Government hosted an investment summit as an early step to rekindle economic growth in the country. The Independent proclaimed: Sir...
We can’t kick the carbon can down the road…
Oct 14, 2024
I've recently started facilitating Sustainable Business seminars with students at Newcastle Business School. One of the main things I'm getting out of it is being...
Putting the world to rights with Brendan May
Oct 11, 2024
In this week's episode, I discuss the state of Sustainability with one of the sector's leading voices, Brendan May of Robertsbridge. In a wide ranging...
What Sustainability Professionals can learn from Keir Starmer’s woes
Oct 2, 2024
Keir Starmer became UK Prime Minister in July on a wave of public disgruntlement with the previous Conservative regime. Normally, new Prime Ministers get a...
For politicians, clean power is the easy bit
Sep 25, 2024
We're deep in political party conference season here in the UK and, given I hold a political position in my city, you won't be surprised...
Who are we racing against to tackle climate change?
Sep 16, 2024
I’m not a big fan of board games. I hate sitting waiting for my turn at Scrabble, watching all the other players inadvertantly block my...