Barrie Miller

We know that many businesses are struggling to keep up with the evolving expectations from their clients, customers, employees and funders around how they are managing and reducing their environmental impacts.

As a research-intensive institution with global influence in climate and environmental science, Exeter is committed to ensuring its operational performance reflects the leadership demonstrated through teaching and research.

New research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), CBI Economics and The Data City, shows that the UK's net zero economy now supports

Sustainability reporting is rapidly becoming a fundamental part of how universities and colleges operate. What was once largely confined to estates or facilities teams has now moved firmly into the spotlight, influencing governance structures, financial planning and long term strategy. Today, higher education institutions are expected to provide clear, consistent and transparent reporting on sustainability, with performance increasingly linked to reputation, competitiveness and future resilience.

By Jo Dow, Chief Executive, Business Stream Climate pressures, population growth and rising demand are starting to put a strain on water

El Niño is a climate phenomenon that many people recognise by name but rarely consider until its effects begin to make headlines. This year, El Niño conditions have emerged once again, and some experts have raised the possibility of a “super El Niño” should the event intensify in the months ahead. While its impacts differ across regions, the potential consequences are already encouraging businesses to take a closer look at climate volatility, energy resilience and supply chain risk.

New research highlighted by edie found that 83% of businesses believe reaching net zero is critical to protecting future profitability.

Clean energy growth depends on people who can build, maintain, and operate renewable assets safely. Wind projects need technicians who are prepared for turbine access, field conditions, emergency response, and technical development. GWO certification gives new and developing wind workers a recognised safety baseline before they move into onshore or offshore project work. That foundation matters because the clean energy transition is not delivered by policy targets alone. It depends on enough skilled people being ready to work safely across projects that continue to grow in size, distance, and technical demand.

, the UK's and Europe's largest network of independent janitorial distributors, has strengthened its sustainability credentials after three products from its ntrl cleaning range achieved Global GreenTag Certification, providing independent verification at a time when organisations are under increasing pressure to evidence sustainability claims.

The Big Sustainability Expo, Southampton, has partnered with Troo Energy for its 11th Expo to support the vital conversation on energy procurement on the show floor.