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

'Well-meaning but not working': Urgent action needed to improve Scottish flood resilience, study warns

Climate change

'Well-meaning but not working': Urgent action needed to improve Scottish flood resilience, study warns

Analysis from Glasgow Caledonian University urges institutions and residents to work together to improve Scottish flood management

clock 08 January 2025 • 2 min read
'No nature, no farmers, no food!': The Wildlife Trusts sets out vision for sustainable farming policy framework

Policy

'No nature, no farmers, no food!': The Wildlife Trusts sets out vision for sustainable farming policy framework

The Wildlife Trusts new briefing calls on the government to show urgent leadership to protect farming, food security, and nature in England

clock 08 January 2025 • 8 min read
'Local action means big impact': New campaign to highlight potential for localised climate action

Climate change

'Local action means big impact': New campaign to highlight potential for localised climate action

Carbon Copy's new campaign, delivered in partnership with WWF-UK, The Carbon Literacy Project, and Climate Emergency UK, aims to boost local climate and nature initiatives

clock 07 January 2025 • 3 min read
Stella McCartney kicks off 2025 with new sustainable trainer designs

Recycling

Stella McCartney kicks off 2025 with new sustainable trainer designs

New footwear collection with Balena uses non-toxic, compostable, and bio-based alternatives to conventional plastics

clock 07 January 2025 • 1 min read
Study: Brits to throw out £1.2bn of unwanted presents in January

Waste

Study: Brits to throw out £1.2bn of unwanted presents in January

New research from Depop reveals a quarter of Millennials will throw out unwanted clothing or accessories after Christmas

clock 07 January 2025 • 3 min read
Study: UK on track to deliver zero-emission freight zones in cities by 2030

Automotive

Study: UK on track to deliver zero-emission freight zones in cities by 2030

Cities could play key role in driving electric van adoption, according to new analysis from Transport & Environment

clock 25 October 2024 • 3 min read
Drax invests £1m in wind-powered shipping technology

Shipping

Drax invests £1m in wind-powered shipping technology

Energy giant Drax and Smart Green Shipping announce partnership to accelerate development of wind-assisted vessel technology

clock 25 October 2024 • 3 min read
Sounds Right: Nature inspired music initiative provides first funding to Colombian conservation project

Marketing

Sounds Right: Nature inspired music initiative provides first funding to Colombian conservation project

Revenue generated from streams of nature-based tracks to help support Colombian biodiversity protection projects

clock 25 October 2024 • 3 min read
Grosvenor Property UK confirms it has cut emissions by a quarter

Buildings

Grosvenor Property UK confirms it has cut emissions by a quarter

Property developer and owner publishes 2023 sustainability update, detailing how it has reduced emissions by 26 per cent since 2019

clock 25 October 2024 • 3 min read
Solar Sharing: Octopus Energy launches initiative to allow customers to donate excess solar power

Solar

Solar Sharing: Octopus Energy launches initiative to allow customers to donate excess solar power

Energy provider partners with National Energy Action to support those in fuel poverty with new solar sharing solution

clock 24 October 2024 • 2 min read