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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

Sophie Dembinski: 'We ought to do more listening to knowledge that already exists'

Biodiversity

Sophie Dembinski: 'We ought to do more listening to knowledge that already exists'

Ecosia's head of global public policy, and the UK and Americas, explains why action is 'the antidote' to despair, and how she once cycled from London to Berlin for a meeting

clock 08 April 2025 • 7 min read
Scottish Government gives green light to UK's 'largest-ever' pumped hydro storage project

Infrastructure

Scottish Government gives green light to UK's 'largest-ever' pumped hydro storage project

Electricity stored at the Earba Project in the Scottish Highlands expected to be capable of powering more than 1.4 million average households per year

clock 07 April 2025 • 3 min read
Study: UK commercial real estate on course to miss energy efficiency standards by a decade

Buildings

Study: UK commercial real estate on course to miss energy efficiency standards by a decade

Analysis of government data indicates rented commercial buildings in England and Wales - particularly offices - are far behind in delivering on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for 2030

clock 07 April 2025 • 5 min read
How Interface is laying the foundations for 'carbon negative' flooring

Technology

How Interface is laying the foundations for 'carbon negative' flooring

Becky Gordon - regional sustainability manager for the UK, Ireland and Middle East at carpet tile and flooring specialist Interface -chats to BusinessGreen Intelligence for this week's Innovation Spotlight

clock 07 April 2025 • 6 min read
Greenwashing: CMA granted power to fine companies up to 10 per cent of global turnover

Marketing

Greenwashing: CMA granted power to fine companies up to 10 per cent of global turnover

Consumer watchdog secures new powers to level potentially massive fines on companies found guilty of deliberately misleading consumers over environmental claims

clock 07 April 2025 • 2 min read
Study: Over half of Brits believe government and businesses need to up their 'nature game'

Biodiversity

Study: Over half of Brits believe government and businesses need to up their 'nature game'

Majority of Brits think more needs to be done to prevent animals and plants from becoming extinct - but many feel powerless to drive change

clock 07 April 2025 • 5 min read
'Silence isn't neutrality - it's a strategic risk': CISL playbook aims to shape proactive response to ESG backlash

Risk

'Silence isn't neutrality - it's a strategic risk': CISL playbook aims to shape proactive response to ESG backlash

New study explores how businesses can respond to volatile geopolitical pressures, while continuing to advance sustainability efforts

clock 07 April 2025 • 7 min read
Planning application withdrawn for Whitehaven coal mine

Infrastructure

Planning application withdrawn for Whitehaven coal mine

Government confirms West Cumbria Mining has withdrawn planning application for controversial coal mine

clock 04 April 2025 • 3 min read
Clean energy start ups secure £150m through Net Zero Technology Centre accelerator

Investment

Clean energy start ups secure £150m through Net Zero Technology Centre accelerator

Alternative fuel, carbon capture, hydrogen, renewables, and digital tech start ups secure millions in private funding after participating in not-for-profit accelerator, new figures reveal

clock 04 April 2025 • 2 min read
Revised Heat in Buildings Bill to be brought before Scottish Parliament this year

Legislation

Revised Heat in Buildings Bill to be brought before Scottish Parliament this year

Acting Climate Minister confirms plans to connect more public sector buildings to district heat systems and introduce new target to decarbonise heating systems by 2045

clock 04 April 2025 • 5 min read