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Effective ways to protect your business as energy prices soar
Wholesale natural gas prices have quadrupled in the past year, and look set to rise even further this year. Here are some effective ways to build resilience through energy efficiency. Whether you are helping run a large business or an SME, or you are running

The rise of Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) and what it means for your business
A recently published report has found that nearly two-thirds of firms see the climate emergency and the reputational impact of not taking action are key drivers for energy efficiency projects. ESG is a new term that business leaders may not have heard yet,

Government needs to take action on spiking internet energy demands
University of Sussex Business School calls for more efficient datacentres to limit the unsustainable and unchecked growth in internet and online services which represents a very real threat to energy security. “The internet and its digital practices now

2021 to set all-time record for renewable installations, says IEA
Stronger policies and raised climate goals leading into COP26 are driving renewables to new records, says new report. “This year’s record renewable electricity additions of 290 gigawatts are yet another sign that a new global energy economy is emerging.

Upcoming Events – January & February
There are a lot of events taking place at the moment, both online and in person, check them out below! January How to attract and keep the right talent in a tough climate 20th January 2022 | 10-11:30am New year, new job? Get insight and practical tips on how

New findings suggest 87% of people in the UK now support renewables
New findings from the BEIS Public Attitudes Tracker suggests up to 87% of the UK public now support an increase in renewable energy generation, and have a greater awareness of the concept of Net Zero. “This new poll underlines the fact that people want to

More than half of large UK companies now have a Net Zero strategy in place
A YouGov poll of over 1,000 senior business decision makers found that more than half of larger companies (250+ employees) surveyed (52%) had a net zero strategy. “We need to see more industries commit to a robust strategy to reduce their environmental

OxFutures grant funding awarded
The OxFutures board has been busy approving more funding. Energy Efficiency Four organisations have successfully applied for funding worth over £4,000 to cover some of the costs of installing energy efficiency and renewable measures. Ewelme Watercress Beds

OxFutures grant recipient, Magdalen Road Studios, begins work
Work has begun on the OxFutures grant funded project at the artists studios in East Oxford. Magdalen Road Studios is a registered charity that provides artists’ studios, exhibition space and public engagement with contemporary art in the heart of East

Upcoming Events – December
There are a lot of events taking place at the moment, both online and in person, check them out below! December The 2nd Future Focus Series: Fresh thoughts on environment and innovation 8th December 2021 | 9:30-11am The Future Focus series highlights the

An award winning approach to energy efficiency
The Energy Solutions Oxfordshire’s approach to decarbonisation has been recognised as ‘award-winning’ through the Energy Pathfinders competition 2021. The countrywide Energy Pathfinders: 2050 competition awarded a first place prize to ep

Greentech annual conference success
At a post-COP26 conference we heard how Oxfordshire is taking pioneering action and delivering a much-needed zero-carbon economy On 17 & 18 November the annual Oxfordshire Greentech conference took place online and at a networking session at Oxford Town