In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainable procurement is no longer just an option for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK; it has become a necessity. As consumers demand greater accountability and environmental responsibility, SMEs must adapt to
Some of the biggest companies in the world are CDP Supply Chain Members and that number is growing fast. As regulators and their shareholders put them under increasing pressure to disclose their environmental impact, they are being forced to understand
[Recap: this is a mini blog series prompted by SEAI's announcement Monday (20/4/2020) that Ireland will miss its 2020 targets for renewable energy, which in turn prompted me to revisit a 2007 dissertation I prepared on wind energy's contribution to
If you've skipped Part I and come straight here (tldr), the key point was that wind energy delivered more electricity in 2019 than was forecast in 2007 (107%). Oh, and actual demand in 2018 was down nearly 20% on forecast,
On Monday the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published a 2020 update of its Renewable Energy in Ireland report. It states boldly that 'Ireland is not on track to meet any of its 2020 renewable energy targets.' The graphic