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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

Climeworks hits back at claims Iceland plant is struggling to deliver expected carbon removals

Science

Climeworks hits back at claims Iceland plant is struggling to deliver expected carbon removals

Zurich-based firm confirms consultation process to lay off more than 10 per cent of its staff, but suggests claims its direct air capture and storage tech is faltering lack context

clock 16 May 2025 • 5 min read
Automation as a 'tailwind' for sustainability: Inside Amazon's delivery station of the future

Technology

Automation as a 'tailwind' for sustainability: Inside Amazon's delivery station of the future

The tech giant recently showcased how automation and AI is enabling 'made to fit' packaging and optimised same day deliveries - BusinessGreen Intelligence asks what it means for the company's net zero journey

clock 15 May 2025 • 11 min read
The reverse Farage effect: How attempts to polarise the climate debate have 'not really borne fruit'

Politics

The reverse Farage effect: How attempts to polarise the climate debate have 'not really borne fruit'

Almost two thirds of Brits back net zero targets and the UK's clean energy push, despite attempts to stoke up opposition - is the 'climate backlash' in danger of being over-stated?

clock 15 May 2025 • 8 min read
Green search engine Ecosia launches new 'impact counter'

IT

Green search engine Ecosia launches new 'impact counter'

Tree planting search engine unveils new profile page and counter to track how its users are contributing to climate projects

clock 15 May 2025 • 2 min read
'A new industrial icon': Plans for £923m Port of Tyne subsea cable factory revealed

Infrastructure

'A new industrial icon': Plans for £923m Port of Tyne subsea cable factory revealed

Five-week public consultation launched on proposals to develop a high voltage cable production facility in the north east

clock 15 May 2025 • 4 min read
Chinese investment, improving affordability, and new brands for new markets: Inside the trends driving the global EV boom

Automotive

Chinese investment, improving affordability, and new brands for new markets: Inside the trends driving the global EV boom

The International Energy Agency has today mapped out a 'clear' direction of travel for the rapidly accelerating EV rollout, but what is behind the rapid transformation of the global automotive industry?

clock 14 May 2025 • 13 min read
'The direction of travel is clear': IEA predicts over a quarter of cars sold worldwide this year will be electric

Automotive

'The direction of travel is clear': IEA predicts over a quarter of cars sold worldwide this year will be electric

Electric vehicles' market share is on track to accelerate past 40 per cent by the end of the decade, according major report

clock 14 May 2025 • 5 min read
CDP facing job cuts in response to 'economic challenges'

Management

CDP facing job cuts in response to 'economic challenges'

Environmental disclosure non-profit expected to cut global workforce by around a fifth, as it looks to trim cost base and streamline corporate reporting processes

clock 14 May 2025 • 3 min read
Suntory pours £6.3m into low-plastic Lucozade redesign

Waste

Suntory pours £6.3m into low-plastic Lucozade redesign

New Lucozade bottle design set to save 956 tonnes of plastic a year, drinks giant claims

clock 14 May 2025 • 2 min read
'Immediate action is necessary': CCC proposes 73 per cent emissions cut under Wales' Fourth Carbon Budget

Climate change

'Immediate action is necessary': CCC proposes 73 per cent emissions cut under Wales' Fourth Carbon Budget

Climate advisors call on Welsh government to double down on clean tech adoption and electrification to hit ambitious climate targets

clock 14 May 2025 • 5 min read