Net Hero Podcast – Money for something – sustainable finance

I speak to Rebecca Howard from Coventry Building Society about green lending and sustainability based finance

Cost concerns push green agenda down the priority list for SMEs

Over half of SMEs cite the inability to prioritise green practices due to core expenses, according to a new survey

‘Carbon offset costs set to double by 2030’

Companies risk missing net zero targets as analysis indicates carbon offset costs could double by 2030

NatWest commits £1bn to boost green manufacture

The new funding aims at encouraging manufacturers to adopt cleaner and more efficient energy practices

Solar outshines oil: Clean energy investment surges ahead

Global investment in clean energy is expected to reach $1.7 trillion this year, according to the International Energy Agency

SSE to invest £40bn into green energy by 2032

This will start with a five-year investment plan of £18bn by 2027

Net Hero Podcast – Why a green business is good business

Juliet Davenport explains why she set up Good Energy and why you should go green to grow your company too

Founder of Net Zero Insurance Alliance leaves

Swiss RE has become the fourth insurer to leave the NZIA

Investor rebellion looms as Shell faces backlash over net zero plans

Major pension funds reportedly express concerns over the energy giant’s alleged scaling back of net zero targets

‘Number seeking help with energy bills jumps by 112%’

More than 32,400 people required help with energy debts during the first four months of 2023