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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 five 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 as well as a BA in modern history and politics at Royal Holloway, University of London.

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Articles by Stuart Stone

'Biggest flexibility market in the world': Record 4GW of grid flexibility services contracted

Energy

'Biggest flexibility market in the world': Record 4GW of grid flexibility services contracted

New data from energy networks trade body reveal flexibility services doubled in 2023, providing a major boost to grid stability

05 July 2024 • 2 min read

How European experience is helping Vattenfall bring UK heat networks to the boil

Infrastructure

How European experience is helping Vattenfall bring UK heat networks to the boil

Vattenfall Heat's Jenny Curtis discusses how lessons from successful district heating deployment in the Nordics and Amsterdam are shaping a billion-pound UK rollout

04 July 2024 • 14 min read

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub donate 20,000 second-hand devices to those in need

Recycling

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub donate 20,000 second-hand devices to those in need

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub claim Brits are collectively hoarding around 15 million unwanted smartphones that could be re-used or recycled

04 July 2024 • 3 min read

'World first': Redefine Meat debuts 3D-printed plant-based steak in Ocado

Technology

'World first': Redefine Meat debuts 3D-printed plant-based steak in Ocado

'New meat' firm marks European retail launch of premium plant-based protein with listings in Ocado and Coop Switzerland

03 July 2024 • 3 min read

Google emissions grow 13 per cent in 2023 on back of AI energy demand

Technology

Google emissions grow 13 per cent in 2023 on back of AI energy demand

Tech giant admits total emissions reached 14.3 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2023, representing a 48 per cent increase over the past five years

03 July 2024 • 5 min read

Becky Lane: 'Focus on solving the deep customer problem, not the cool problem'

Efficiency

Becky Lane: 'Focus on solving the deep customer problem, not the cool problem'

Furbnow founder and CEO Becky Lane discusses her drive to simplify and professionalise the retrofitting experience and why sustainability is not just about technology

02 July 2024 • 6 min read

OVO Energy and Volkswagen offer new EV buyers '10,000 free miles'

Automotive

OVO Energy and Volkswagen offer new EV buyers '10,000 free miles'

Companies offer £212.12 credit to customers who purchase a new electric vehicle and add Charge Anytime to their plan

01 July 2024 • 3 min read

'Serious errors': Campaigners urge FAO to retract study downplaying emissions savings from low meat and dairy diets

Climate change

'Serious errors': Campaigners urge FAO to retract study downplaying emissions savings from low meat and dairy diets

UN agency report contains understates the climate benefits of lower-meat diets and must be retracted, campaigners claim

01 July 2024 • 4 min read

Global Briefing: Denmark to charge farmers €100 per cow in 'world first' carbon tax

Taxation

Global Briefing: Denmark to charge farmers €100 per cow in 'world first' carbon tax

Denmark to implement carbon tax on livestock emissions, €1bn Baltic Sea wind project enters delivery phase, and plans advance for a new 'carbon neutral' EV tyre factory

28 June 2024 • 7 min read

Climate Crisis Advisory Group: Voluntary Carbon Market has potential to be a 'significant force for good'

Offsets

Climate Crisis Advisory Group: Voluntary Carbon Market has potential to be a 'significant force for good'

Experts claim more stringent approach and management of carbon market could allow it to play a 'meaningful role' in tackling climate crisis

28 June 2024 • 5 min read

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