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Keep up with the latest company updates, opinion pieces, and news from the world of business energy.

Opinion

28 Jan 2026 By Andrew Walker

The retail rooftop solar puzzle: Is a simpler approach the smarter one?

There’s no shortage of enthusiasm for solar energy within the retail industry, but the path from interest to implementation is often anything but straightforward. Our recent workshop with the British Retail Consortium brought together representatives from major high street to out-of-town retailers. Together, we uncovered the main challenge – deal complexity. Barriers for Solar Deals […]

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News

17 Nov 2025 By Georgia Young

Amber’s Sustainability Excellence Recognised in Top 35% by EcoVadis   

We are thrilled to announce that Amber has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal, placing us among the top 35% of companies globally assessed in their sustainability benchmark.  What this means   The EcoVadis Bronze Medal recognises our robust business system, which covers four key evaluation areas:   – Environment   – Labour & Human Rights   – Ethics   […]

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Explainer

31 Jul 2025 By Georgia Young

The ultimate Net Zero jargon buster

Navigating the world of Net Zero can be daunting, especially if you are only at the beginning of your journey. We don’t want anyone to feel lost in the sea of jargon when talking to our consultants, to give businesses a head start, we put together our ultimate jargon buster to help you understand to […]

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News

20 Jun 2025 By Aravind Nair

Is your business ready for PPN 06/21?

What is PPN 06/21? The Procurement Policy Note 06/21 (PPN 06/21) is a UK government measure that embeds carbon reduction requirements into public sector procurement. Effective from September 2021, it requires all suppliers bidding for public contracts over £5 million per year to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP). This CRP must detail the supplier’s […]

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News

18 Jun 2025 By Amaad Ahmed

Decarbonisation for multi-site businesses: Challenges and opportunities

As pressure mounts on businesses to act on climate change, many organisations are setting ambitious Net Zero targets. But for multi-site businesses, decarbonisation is far from straightforward. The complexities that come with managing multiple locations can make it harder to reduce carbon emissions effectively and efficiently. However, with the right approach and data, businesses can […]

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Explainer

22 May 2025 By Georgia Young

Understanding GRESB: The ESG benchmark driving sustainable property forward

The UK property sector is embracing the urgent call for sustainability. With decarbonisation targets and investor expectations accelerating, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has rightfully taken centre stage. What is GRESB? The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) is a framework assessment which scrutinises how companies manage sustainability challenges within their property portfolio. This […]

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Interviews

19 May 2025 By Georgia Young

Teamwork makes the green work: Permanently Unique makes Net Zero a team effort

We are thrilled to work with businesses that recognise sustainability isn’t just a strategy, it’s a culture. Our partnership with Permanently Unique is a perfect example of what happens when sustainability is driven from the ground up. Their Net Zero journey hasn’t been led solely from boardrooms – it’s been brought to life by the […]

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Interviews

28 Apr 2025 By Georgia Young

6 tips for boosting energy efficiency within the cold storage sector

We’re excited to share that we recently collaborated with the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) to host a webinar all about energy management in the cold storage industry. Our Lead Net Zero consultant, Amaad Ahmed, teamed up with Deputy Chief Executive at CCF, Tom Southall, to share some practical tips for making cold storage facilities more […]

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Interviews

24 Mar 2025 By Georgia Young

Amber’s Net Zero journey: Growing a team that’s changing the future

At Amber, we know that building a successful Net Zero strategy isn’t just about data, technology or compliance – it’s about people. We caught up with one of our original team members, Wil Hocking, Lead Net Zero Energy Consultant, to hear how the team evolved from a small, passionate group into the thriving, expert-led force […]

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Gareth and Fiona talking about Orangebox and their work with Amber.
News

21 Feb 2025 By Georgia Young

From chairs to change: How Orangebox is designing a sustainable future

We are thrilled to highlight Orangebox’s success on its journey to Net Zero and how they have combined product design with sustainability. Fiona Douglas, one of our Lead Net Zero Consultants, and Gareth Banks, Head of Sustainability at Orangebox, recently got together to tour their head office and reflect on our journey together so far. […]

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Opinion

18 Feb 2025 By Andrew Walker

Finding the balance on the route to renewable energy

Energy fuels our modern lives and is essential to heat homes, powering industries, and connecting communities. Yet, as we navigate the urgent transition to a low-carbon future, we must ask: what is the true cost of energy, and how do we find a balance on the journey to renewables? Among renewables, wind power has become […]

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Explainer

17 Feb 2025 By Georgia Young

Carbon neutral v Net Zero: What’s the difference?

Carbon neutral and Net Zero are often confused, but they have distinct meanings and implications for businesses. To clear things up we broke down the key differences to help you choose the right path for your sustainability journey. Carbon neutrality in a nutshell When a business wants to achieve carbon neutrality, they need to balance […]

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