Does Sustainability Success breed Success or Complacency?
Two recent news stories made me ponder this question. Firstly, it was reported that the UK's Climate Change Committee was recommending that the UK Government...
Some people never tire of being wrong, especially about Net Zero
Feb 7, 2024
It takes hide of a certain thickness for someone whose blink-and-you'll-miss-it Premiership still managed to precipitate an economic crisis to stand on a stage criticising...
James Murray of Business Green joins me to review Sustainability in 2023 and look forward to the year ahead
Jan 12, 2024
In this week's Net Zero Business Podcast episode, I'm joined by James Murray of Business Green, one of the shrewdest commentators in the business, to...
Whatever your politics, Chris Skidmore’s resignation will be a loss to the climate cause – here’s why
Jan 8, 2024
The big climate news in the UK last week was the sudden resignation of Chris Skidmore MP, one time Energy Minister, in protest at PM...
What’s coming in Sustainability in 2024?
Jan 3, 2024
Happy New Year to all our readers! It’s that time of year when I dust off the old crystal ball and consider what’s ahead of...
Cop out? Hard truths in Dubai…
Dec 11, 2023
I recently heard a Sustainability Professional protesting that their vehicle would have to pay Clean Air Zone (CAZ) charges. Their complaint implied that their day...
Jonathan Oxley of the CBI on on Net Zero, Beyond Petroleum, CBAM, Government Policy and much more
Dec 1, 2023
A fantastic and informative interview with Jonathan Oxley, a Senior Manager in the CBI's Net Zero Team. We cover the start of Jonathan's journey in...
Sustainability: pragmatism beats perfectionism every day of the week
Nov 7, 2023
Yesterday I had a rare day out, attending the Net Zero North East event organised by our regional Local Enterprise Partnership. The keynote speakers couldn't...
The State of Sustainability in UK Politics
Oct 13, 2023
As a political nerd (and local politician*), I always try to watch as many of the leaders' speeches during the UK party conference season as...
Delivering Sustainability in the Face of Despair
Oct 9, 2023
A week after the 9/11 attacks in the US, I attended a community environmental engagement workshop in a Teesside town. I can't remember exactly why...