Author profile

Amber Rolt

Reporter

Amber Rolt is an award-winning journalist providing news, features, and analysis for BusinessGreen and in-depth whitepapers for BusinessGreen Intelligence. 

She is particularly interested in the circular economy, decarbonising the built environment, the role of clean tech, and nature restoration and recovery. 

Amber has been covering environmental topics for BusinessGreen since 2023 and has a career as a business correspondent spanning over a decade. She has previously covered property, hospitality, retail and leisure, and the music industry. 

In 2015 she won ‘New journalist of the year’ at the IBP awards and ‘Newcomer of the year’ at the LSL Property Press Awards. And in 2017 she was named as a winner at MHP Group’s ‘Young Journalist Awards: 30 To Watch’.   

Amber holds a MA in journalism from City University, London, and a BA in Spanish from the University of Bristol.

Articles by Amber Rolt

Telehouse inks 10-year PPA with RWE to power London Docklands data hub

Wind

Telehouse inks 10-year PPA with RWE to power London Docklands data hub

Data group said deal marks 'significant milestone' in its ongoing commitment to source electricity from renewable sources

clock 18 March 2025 • 1 min read
'Disastrous for our health and for the planet': How the rise of ultra-processed foods is harming nature and food security

Supply chain

'Disastrous for our health and for the planet': How the rise of ultra-processed foods is harming nature and food security

New report from Food, Farming, and Countryside Commission urges government to act now to fix food system as costs to nature and health are 'piling up'

clock 17 March 2025 • 6 min read
Royal Mail partners with Watershed to deliver reductions in supply chain emissions

Supply chain

Royal Mail partners with Watershed to deliver reductions in supply chain emissions

Postal service collaborates with emissions data platform Watershed to reduce its carbon footprint in support of net zero by 2040 target

clock 17 March 2025 • 2 min read
Toyota unveils three new all-electric SUV models

Automotive

Toyota unveils three new all-electric SUV models

Car manufacturer said all three new models will launch this year, with six further EVs planned for 2026

clock 17 March 2025 • 3 min read
North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park gets green light

Infrastructure

North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park gets green light

Project includes energy from waste facility that could generate enough low carbon power for 221,000 homes

clock 17 March 2025 • 3 min read
IHG Hotels & Resorts opens first net zero carbon hotel in Exeter

Management

IHG Hotels & Resorts opens first net zero carbon hotel in Exeter

New ultra-efficient hotel aims to offer 'exceptional stay for the environmentally conscious customer'

clock 14 March 2025 • 5 min read
'Money down the drain': Report reveals 'billions' in global economic losses from poor sewage treatment

Investment

'Money down the drain': Report reveals 'billions' in global economic losses from poor sewage treatment

New report highlights 'staggering economic and social costs' of untreated wastewater and urges governments to ramp up invests that can save money and lives

clock 14 March 2025 • 5 min read
'Make more sustainable holidays mainstream': easyJet holidays reveals plans for ESG Framework for Tourism

Management

'Make more sustainable holidays mainstream': easyJet holidays reveals plans for ESG Framework for Tourism

Easyjet holidays publishes first Impact Report highlighting company's plans to drive a 'significant shift' towards more sustainable holidays

clock 14 March 2025 • 5 min read
Amazon, Google, and Meta back global pledge to triple nuclear capacity by 2050

Nuclear

Amazon, Google, and Meta back global pledge to triple nuclear capacity by 2050

Tech giants join cross-sector pledge designed to emphasise nuclear's role in enhancing energy security and cutting carbon emissions

clock 14 March 2025 • 3 min read
IEEFA: Credit ratings must consider energy transition risks facing European oil and gas sector

Investment

IEEFA: Credit ratings must consider energy transition risks facing European oil and gas sector

New report argues credit ratings agencies are failing to adequately account for the transition risks facing fossil fuel industries

clock 13 March 2025 • 3 min read