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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

How re-universe is using tech to change our relationship with cups

Technology

How re-universe is using tech to change our relationship with cups

In BusinessGreen Intelligence's first Innovation Spotlight, Steve Clarke, commercial director at re-universe, reflects on why for the circular economy convenience always wins

clock 03 March 2025 • 7 min read
Study: Switching to a battery EV yields average driver savings of £5,850

Transport

Study: Switching to a battery EV yields average driver savings of £5,850

More than four-in-five British drivers could save thousands of pounds by switching to a battery electric vehicle, new study finds

clock 03 March 2025 • 5 min read
Defra backs trial to paint offshore wind turbines black to reduce bird collisions

Wind

Defra backs trial to paint offshore wind turbines black to reduce bird collisions

New Offshore Wind Environmental Improvement Package to paint turbines black and monitor noise impact of piling on marine mammals

clock 28 February 2025 • 4 min read
Defra confirms return of wild beavers in bid to reduce flood risk and boost biodiversity

Biodiversity

Defra confirms return of wild beavers in bid to reduce flood risk and boost biodiversity

Government to allow reintroduction of 'environmental engineers' under licence from Natural England

clock 28 February 2025 • 2 min read
How could changes to the Procurement Act impact the green economy?

Procurement

How could changes to the Procurement Act impact the green economy?

POLICY BRIEFING: BusinessGreen Intelligence digs into the potential impact of the revamped public procurement regime on green businesses and the wider low-carbon economy

clock 28 February 2025 • 13 min read
National Wealth Fund strikes £150m deal to drive green upgrades to UK social housing stock

Efficiency

National Wealth Fund strikes £150m deal to drive green upgrades to UK social housing stock

National Wealth Fund and The Housing Finance Corporation launch social housing retrofit facility backed by £150m financial guarantee

clock 28 February 2025 • 4 min read
How the electric lorry, bus, and coach market could hit $320bn by 2035

Transport

How the electric lorry, bus, and coach market could hit $320bn by 2035

Demand for battery electric heavy vehicles is expected to outstrip legacy internal combustion market within a decade, a new analysis predicts

clock 27 February 2025 • 5 min read
Fresh ideas sought to clear up 'serious and often interlocking' water sector woes

Policy

Fresh ideas sought to clear up 'serious and often interlocking' water sector woes

Public, green groups, and investors invited to share views on issues ranging from drinking water regulation to company ownership and nature impacts

clock 27 February 2025 • 5 min read
BP confirms fossil fuel 'reset' and deep cuts to renewables funding

Investment

BP confirms fossil fuel 'reset' and deep cuts to renewables funding

Energy giant to increase oil and gas investment to around $10bn a year, while deploying a 'very selective' approach to energy transition funding

clock 26 February 2025 • 6 min read
'Vote of confidence': CIP to invest £600m in Wales' clean energy rollout

Investment

'Vote of confidence': CIP to invest £600m in Wales' clean energy rollout

Plans from Bute Energy and Green GEN Cymru to build 10 wind farms and more than 300 kilometres of grid infrastructure in Wales have received a £600m boost

clock 26 February 2025 • 5 min read