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Stuart Stone

Stuart Stone

Analyst

Stuart Stone is an analyst at BusinessGreen leading the brand’s Intelligence output since its launch in March 2023 by writing case studies, interviews and trend reports designed to help sustainable business leaders in their work. He has also provided news and analysis for the site since joining BusinessGreen in January 2023.

Stuart is particularly interested in green start-ups, culture and behaviour change, nature, the role of clean tech and circular innovation in day-to-day living, and the uphill battle to make sport more sustainable.

Prior to joining BusinessGreen, Stuart spent almost four years covering the hospitality and drinks sector at “pub trade bible” The Morning Advertiser, where he was a head category judge at the Great British Pub Awards on multiple occasions.

He also enjoyed a brief spell covering innovation and technology in the water and energy sectors at Utility Week, has freelanced for British GQ and Telegraph Sport, and written matchday blogs for UEFA’s Champions League, Europa League and international fixtures. Before training as a journalist Stuart spent four years working in commercial media at Men’s Fitness and The Telegraph Media Group’s branded content team.

Stuart studied journalism at City University, a BA in modern history and politics at Royal Holloway, University of London, and is certified Carbon Literate by The Carbon Literacy Project.

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Articles by Stuart Stone

Brands and sports teams remove nature from logos in biodiversity loss warning

Biodiversity

Brands and sports teams remove nature from logos in biodiversity loss warning

Aston Villa, Carlsberg, Crystal Palace, Gymshark, ScottishPower, and Wolverhampton Wanderers join WWF #WorldWithoutNature logo campaign

clock 01 March 2024 • 4 min read
BMW's circular drive: How the auto giant is steering towards a fully recycled and recyclable car

Transport

BMW's circular drive: How the auto giant is steering towards a fully recycled and recyclable car

BMW Group's Dr Irene Feige discusses the manufacturer's embrace of circularity and long-term vision of a fully recyclable car made from secondary and bio-based materials

clock 29 February 2024 • 13 min read
Study: Higher freezer temperatures could cut energy consumption by 10 per cent

Energy

Study: Higher freezer temperatures could cut energy consumption by 10 per cent

Major pilot project from Nomad Foods confirms it is possible to deliver major energy savings without impacting the safety, texture, taste or nutritional value of frozen foods

clock 29 February 2024 • 3 min read
New SBTi reports aim to extend corporate climate action beyond value chains

Carbon Accounting

New SBTi reports aim to extend corporate climate action beyond value chains

Science Based Targets initiative moves to support the design and deployment of 'beyond value chain' mitigation measures

clock 28 February 2024 • 4 min read
Study: UK 'not yet prepared' for repeat of 2022 heatwaves

Legislation

Study: UK 'not yet prepared' for repeat of 2022 heatwaves

New analysis urges government to develop a heat risk strategy that could save lives and futureproof the economy from extreme weather shocks

clock 28 February 2024 • 5 min read
Keen as mustard: Unilever and Colman's launch first UK regenerative farming scheme

Investment

Keen as mustard: Unilever and Colman's launch first UK regenerative farming scheme

Food giant launches first regenerative agriculture programme in the UK to support farms growing mustard seeds and mint leaves for its iconic Colman's brand

clock 28 February 2024 • 3 min read
Tata battery business confirms plans for Somerset 'gigafactory'

Automotive

Tata battery business confirms plans for Somerset 'gigafactory'

Agratas reveals location for Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover battery gigafactory at the Gravity Smart Campus near Bridgwater in Somerset

clock 28 February 2024 • 4 min read
Kim Wilson: 'The best ideas will come from collaboration between unexpected parties'

Technology

Kim Wilson: 'The best ideas will come from collaboration between unexpected parties'

McLaren Racing's director of sustainability discusses taking a 'sideways route' into a green career and the role of a 'racing approach' to delivering sustainability projects at the pace the world needs

clock 27 February 2024 • 6 min read
Belu and Sustainable Restaurant Association launch Small Business Guide to Sustainability

Climate change

Belu and Sustainable Restaurant Association launch Small Business Guide to Sustainability

Social enterprise and SRA serve up free-of-charge guide to help small restaurants, cafés, bars, and hotels implement planet-friendly practices

clock 27 February 2024 • 2 min read
UK to establish 'world first' UN-backed centre for circular economy research

Policy

UK to establish 'world first' UN-backed centre for circular economy research

UNECE-backed research hub established following seven-figure funding award for UCL, Brunel, Exeter, and Swansea universities and the British Geological Survey

clock 27 February 2024 • 3 min read