We're investing a further £1m into @zap_map - supporting the company's growth as the UK's leading electric vehicle mapping service.
Find out more: https://group.goodenergy.co.uk/reporting-and-news-centre/press-release-news/press-release-details/2021/Good-Energy-invests-a-further-1-million-into-Zap-Map/default.aspx
Are we throwing away our future with our food?
Fun and thought provoking episode of #GreatGreenQuestions on food waste this week. I was joined by the brill & lovely @MelissaHemsley, @frucool and @carolynsteel.
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/are-we-throwing-away-our-future-with-our-food/id1557916383?i=1000516220778
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EAfXB29WhqTvsGiLDiaI1?si=kTX1TawcTIqEKRrzq7xOSg
Green energy tariffs often "misleading" https://bbc.in/3fAUX7t
How green is your 'green' energy tariff? https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/apr/02/green-energy-tariff-renewable-deals?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco
Episode 2 of #GreatGreenQuestions is on talking climate change with children.
My brilliant guests were @BirdgirlUK, @Bobby_Seagull and @AndyAndyField.
Lots of you gave me Qs for this one so give it a listen!
Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/do-we-need-to-be-frank-when-talking-to-children-about/id1557916383?i=1000515261887
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0myiBs5WudY0hYN2NxiEbx?si=9ouoCje2S6qhTUCs1jciKQ
"For too long companies have operated with the profit motive as their guiding light. The consequences have been devastating for both people and planet".
Our CEO, @DavenportJuliet, writes in @ForbesEurope on the central role for businesses with purpose.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/julietdavenport/2021/03/29/businesses-with-purpose-will-change-the-future/
The news that @Octopus_Energy is acquiring 2.8GW of renewable generation assets from its sister company is a big blow for greenwashed energy supply.
But what does it really mean for the fight against fake green tariffs?
https://www.goodenergy.co.uk/blog/2021/03/29/does-octopus-energy-s-big-renewable-deal-mean-an-end-to-greenwash/
Episode 1 of #GreatGreenQuestions is here!
Had huge fun recording this with the brilliant and hilarious @eshaanakbar and @bobbyllew.
We answer the question can you be an environmentalist and still love cars?
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cLnphF19XVX6eMQoYliD8?si=XORzcEPXROmJYhSC5jqX7w
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/great-green-questions/id1557916383
A clear explanation from the @FT on the problem of greenwashing in the energy market.
@kitdixon1 explains: "It amounts to mis-selling in our eyes...suppliers are using this label of 100 per cent renewable because they can, it’s easy.”
https://www.ft.com/content/09852350-e938-4bfb-9a18-ed72c062b091
The UK government has set ambitious carbon reduction targets. How can you hold your MP to account on delivering them?
https://www.goodenergy.co.uk/blog/2021/03/18/how-to-check-your-mp-s-climate-action-record/
The trailer for my new podcast #GreatGreenQuestions is here!
Each episode features an amazing panel of experts, celebs and comedians grappling with the grey areas of being green.
More: https://julietdavenport.com/launching-my-new-podcast-great-green-questions/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/great-green-questions/id1557916383
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cLnphF19XVX6eMQoYliD8?si=ho5QchROT12ZqZIQiiHs6w
Only 17 per cent of teachers said climate change is mentioned in core subjects other than science and geography, a survey by @_TeachtheFuture has found.
https://inews.co.uk/news/education/climate-change-uk-teachers-training-teach-global-warming-schools-914301
I'm talking green tariffs with @theJeremyVine on @BBCRadio2 today. Tune in from 12, I should be on around 12.30.
Most energy suppliers are offering 100 per cent green electricity tariffs backed up by “flimsy” sustainability credentials.
@EC_Magazine on choosing renewable a supplier: "avoid the ones which are only buying REGOs – they don’t really do anything."
https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/beware-energy-companies-flimsy-claims-green-tariffs-consumers-warned-906088
"A climate scientist, economist and very successful entrepreneur walk into a bar with the goal of changing the world...
Her name is @DavenportJuliet." #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #interview
https://bit.ly/2MZ2OA6
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