When policymakers discuss sustainability, cybersecurity is rarely part of the conversation. Yet the link is undeniable. Every compromised server wastes electricity, every data breach undermines trust in digital systems that enable green innovation, and every phishing attack triggers unnecessary...

Businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire can now save up to £500 on the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points, thanks to a significant boost in government grants. The 40% funding increase means grants will cover nearly half the typical...

Recent discoveries of large-scale illegal waste sites across Herefordshire and Worcestershire have left many local business owners feeling angry and betrayed. Companies that invest thousands of pounds each year in responsible waste management are discovering that their carefully sorted...

As the UK races toward its net-zero targets and seeks to strengthen energy security, one event is fast becoming the heartbeat of the transition. Energy Technology Live 2026, taking place 11–12 March 2026 at Birmingham’s NEC, will once again...

New regulations, reporting and efficiency standards are set to reshape the UK’s energy efficiency landscape in the new year. Graham Paul and fellow efficiency and carbon-reduction experts at TEAM Energy explain what this means for your business. From reformed EPC certificates...

A government consultation has been launched on a more ambitious phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) commonly used in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems. and industrial refrigeration, and in air conditioning and heat pump units, will be phased down more quickly...

Energy literacy – lack of understanding about energy-related terms – has proved a surprising barrier to cost management for SMEs. Managing energy bills is a daily challenge for many small and medium-sized businesses. And with fluctuating energy prices and upcoming changes...

The United Kingdom has long prided itself on being a leader in climate action, committing to ambitious targets for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. However, as the world increasingly grapples with the climate crisis, many experts are...

Fast tech has fuelled a blind spot in the global emissions crisis, says Katy Medlock, UK general manager at Back Market. The call from businesses and charities to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics has reignited a vital conversation about sustainability,...

The Net Zero Skills in Construction Programme is a practical initiative aimed at equipping the built environment sector with the skills needed to meet the UK’s net-zero goals. The initiative – which is being rolled out across the country -...