The EBN held an insightful evening of expert speakers at the London officers of official partners Ashurst. Part two looks at businesses who have benefited from leveraging the circular economy.
The EBN Circular Show Part 2
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Net Zero and Digitalisation – Key issues when investing in energy technologies
Data-focused business models and a “digital first” approach are now recognised by the UK Government, regulators and market participants alike as the key to coordinating, modernising and decarbonising an evermore complex energy system. As a result, investment in the...
Leased buildings – who pays the price for net zero?
The size of the challenge is clear. An estimated 80% of the commercial buildings that will be here in 2050 already exist today, and most of these are currently sub-standard in terms of energy efficiency performance. As highlighted in our article 'Prioritising...
An inspiring tale from Yemen
Harriet Lamb of Ashden tells the EBN an inspiring story from Yemen – a tale that should make clear to businesses that anyone can get involved in leading the charge to better ESG.
What can the net-zero movement learn from Fairtrade?
Harriet Lamb of Ashden talks to the EBN about the Fairtrade movement and what companies focusing on net-zero can learn from that journey.
The EBN restarts stronger on a glorious night in London
After what seemed like an interminably long time away the EBN was delighted to welcome our partners, sponsors and steering group to a superb drinks evening on the roof terrace of global law firm Ashurst.
The need for an ESG-centred mindset shift in business
Harriet Lamb of Ashden talks to the EBN about the need for a mindset shift to lead to more environmentally friendly business practices.
The importance of finance in the ESG shift
Harriet Lamb of Ashden talks to the EBN about the need for the financial industry to help with the shift to more environmentally friendly business practices.
Inspiring the next generation to embrace green business
Harriet Lamb of Ashden talks to the EBN about the need to inspire the next generation to place more importance on the move to net-zero, and to businesses that embrace that move.
Be a business climate leader in the Race To Zero
With the UN climate summit COP26 due to take place in Glasgow later this year, the UK government is urging more businesses to redouble their efforts to cut carbon emissions by signing up to Race To Zero.
Energy Whitepaper Explained
The EBN is a multi-sector community comprising environmental professionals from industry, consultancies, advising businesses, education and the supply chain. Our launch night saw people from across the industry find out what the EBN is all about.
Preparing for a winter like no other
The Energy White Paper was finally published on 14 December 2020, and the vision for a new, greener energy future for the UK is a lot more ambitious than that originally conceived. Read the thoughts of EBN partner Ashurst.
How does the sector get big companies to take a risk on SMEs?
the EBN’s Roger McKerlie, B-People’s Ralph Tribe and Alex Sherman of Imparta discussed ways environmental SMEs can better sell themselves to big businesses when procurement may be unwilling to take the risk.
Two way street and influencing skills
Some environmental professionals say they struggle to communicate the need for more environmental focus to the board. How do we train professionals on how they can better sell their values?
The need for a framework for presenting ESG concerns
EBN partners Ashurst has received a series of videos discussing ESG and its importance to their clients
The danger of a siloed mentality for ESG professionals
EBN partners Ashurst has received a series of videos discussing ESG and its importance to their clients
How can the circular economy boost careers?
With the growth of interest in the circular economy, our founder Roger McKerlie believes now is the perfect time for ESG professionals to supercharge their careers – watch his talk from CE Week 2020.
Wecome to the EBN
The EBN is a multi-sector community comprising environmental professionals from industry, consultancies, advising businesses, education and the supply chain. Our launch night saw people from across the industry find out what the EBN is all about.
Kier’s SSSM project wins 2018 Green Apple
Project Introduction The Southern Strategic Support Main (SSSM) is a 30.5km, of 600mm and 700mm diameter, potable water pipeline, constructed to provide resilience to 280,000 customers across the southern Bristol Water network.
Navigating the energy evolution
With the announcement in February that the UK is to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2035, we are entering a complex period of energy transition which requires careful navigation. As low carbon sources aren’t yet producing enough energy consistently, we...
The EBN Launch
The weather stayed kind, if not a little cold, for the much-anticipated launch of the Environmental Business Network, at the offices of global law firm, and staunch EBN supporter Ashurst