The answer, my friend, is suckin' in the wind
The windcatcher, used for thousands of years, is another example of a simple and ancient innovation that can be a solution today.
The future of UK haulage is electric
The UK Zero Emission Road Freight Demonstrator trial suggests that both on price to buy and operate, battery EVs are likely to be the choice of haulage companies.
Is cyber crime insurance feeding on itself?
Demand for cyber crime insurance is increasing, but so are the payouts. Is this fuelling yet more attacks?
Going all out and the risk of inadvertent greenwashing
Greenwashing is not always malevolent. As Boards shift their focus to include a broader range of shareholder interests, they need to be sure they understand what 'additionality' they are actually providing.
Pesticides and PFAS
'Forever chemicals' can get into pesticides in more ways than previously thought.
Double materiality - the 'on' and 'of' switch
There has been a shift in thinking from just considering the impacts 'of' the environment and society and how they impact a business to also considering the impact of the business 'on' the environment and society as a whole.
The risk of actual (and perceived) provenance issues
Provenance of products and raw materials is a key risk factor for any manufacturer. It is essential that companies have appropriate governance measures for their supply chains (and downstream distribution) and have action plans for dealing with disruption to supply and/or sales.
An underground solution to drought?
Whilst the incidence of drought in the Horn of Africa has been increasing, so too have ground stores of water.
Maggots as an alternative antibiotic?
Maggots are a simple and ancient solution to cleaning wounds. They could also help fight AMR.
Cities and the road to implementation
Feedback from the Eco-Business "Cities: Possibilities 2022 - COP 27" conference in Singapore
A focus on measurement to reduce food waste
Wasted food that ends up in landfills is a big GHG emissions problem. But there are ways in which we can be helped to reduce that waste in our own homes.
Truly sustainable living?
Environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive and economically viable. Self-sufficient and sustainable cities home and abroad.