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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

'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Planning application withdrawn for Whitehaven coal mine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Planning application withdrawn for Whitehaven coal mine

Government confirms West Cumbria Mining has withdrawn planning application for controversial coal mine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
Report: UK must tackle high electricity costs to deliver low carbon industry transformation

Policy

Report: UK must tackle high electricity costs to deliver low carbon industry transformation

Aldersgate Group urges government to use forthcoming industrial policy decisions to create 'right environment' for driving industrial decarbonisation at scale

clock 03 April 2025 • 5 min read
EU Omnibus package: MEPs vote for two-year delay to corporate sustainability reporting rules

Policy

EU Omnibus package: MEPs vote for two-year delay to corporate sustainability reporting rules

Companies would be given up to two extra years to prepare for CRSD and CSDDD rules as EU pushes to streamline and simplify flagship sustainability reporting rules

clock 03 April 2025 • 5 min read
Lift off: Low emission drones and flying taxis allocated £20m of government funding

Aviation

Lift off: Low emission drones and flying taxis allocated £20m of government funding

Fresh investment aims to support development of low carbon aviation ecosystem, with eco-friendly air taxis slated to take off from 2028

clock 02 April 2025 • 4 min read
ASA cracks down on Oceansaver 'plastic-free' claims

Marketing

ASA cracks down on Oceansaver 'plastic-free' claims

Watchdog rules against laundry pod and dishwasher tablet adverts, after competitor challenges green plastic claims

clock 02 April 2025 • 4 min read
EU Omnibus: MEPs back 'stop-the-clock' proposal to delay CSRD and CSDDD

Policy

EU Omnibus: MEPs back 'stop-the-clock' proposal to delay CSRD and CSDDD

European Parliament backs plans to postpone the application of new social and environmental reporting and due diligence rules

clock 02 April 2025 • 3 min read
Could EVs help offset impact of Trump's 'Liberation Day' auto tariffs?

Automotive

Could EVs help offset impact of Trump's 'Liberation Day' auto tariffs?

Around 25,000 UK jobs are considered at risk due to new US auto tariffs, but a new report claims a burgeoning domestic green transport sector could help make up for any losses

clock 02 April 2025 • 8 min read