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Stuart Stone

Stuart Stone

Intelligence editor

Stuart Stone is editor of BusinessGreen Intelligence. He has lead BusinessGreen'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 four 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, a BA in modern history and politics at Royal Holloway, University of London, and is certified Carbon Literate by The Carbon Literacy Project.

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From car clubs to 'tap-and-go' public transport: A guide to the government's new Better Connected transport strategy

Transport

From car clubs to 'tap-and-go' public transport: A guide to the government's new Better Connected transport strategy

The government has this week published a wide-ranging new national transport strategy that promises to provide a major boost to decarbonisation efforts

clock 02 April 2026 • 10 min read
'First step in modernising': EU moves forward with ETS reforms in response to energy market shocks

Policy

'First step in modernising': EU moves forward with ETS reforms in response to energy market shocks

European Commission tables proposals to 'increase the firepower' of the EU ETS carbon permit reserve, sparking fears it could water down flagship carbon pricing scheme

clock 02 April 2026 • 4 min read
Iran oil shock could increase farmers' fuel bills by more than two thirds

Risk

Iran oil shock could increase farmers' fuel bills by more than two thirds

ECIU warns UK farming sector could pay an extra £337m in fuel costs if diesel prices remain high

clock 02 April 2026 • 6 min read
'Consistent and steadfast': How the world's renewable power capacity grew almost 700GW in 2025

Energy

'Consistent and steadfast': How the world's renewable power capacity grew almost 700GW in 2025

As conflict in the Middle East drives the world to the brink of an era-defining energy crisis, sustained clean energy growth continues to make the case for renewables with 'brutal clarity'

clock 01 April 2026 • 7 min read
Drax completes Flexitricity acquisition

Energy

Drax completes Flexitricity acquisition

Biomass energy giant finalises reported £42m deal to acquire Edinburgh-based energy optimisation company

clock 01 April 2026 • 2 min read
Study: Almost half of industrial firms have faced climate-related disruption in the past two years

Risk

Study: Almost half of industrial firms have faced climate-related disruption in the past two years

Major survey from Equans reveals how climate adaptation measures are increasingly seen as a priority issue for industrial firms

clock 01 April 2026 • 4 min read
Study: 'Forever chemicals' litigation presents multi-billion-dollar risk for businesses and investors

Risk

Study: 'Forever chemicals' litigation presents multi-billion-dollar risk for businesses and investors

PFAs could fuel billions of dollars in 'toxicity debt' for corporates facing legal settlements and clean-up costs, Planet Tracker warns

clock 31 March 2026 • 4 min read
King's Cross Group's Sonal Jain: 'Sustainability only delivers impact if it's accessible'

Buildings

King's Cross Group's Sonal Jain: 'Sustainability only delivers impact if it's accessible'

King's Cross' director of sustainability reflects on a role that stretches from plant room to boardroom and why the most important 'green skill' remains strong commercial acumen

clock 31 March 2026 • 9 min read
How Oxford PV is boosting the amount of solar power generated from limited space

Solar

How Oxford PV is boosting the amount of solar power generated from limited space

David Ward, CEO of Oxford PV, reflects on how the firm has translated strong lab performance into technology that is delivering cutting-edge performance in real world conditions

clock 30 March 2026 • 8 min read
How the WSL plans to keep 'watering' the seeds sown at its greenest ever cup final

Management

How the WSL plans to keep 'watering' the seeds sown at its greenest ever cup final

The WSL's Hannah Buckley talks tactics from the recent Subway League Cup Final and explains how football's big moments can drive 'systemic change'

clock 26 March 2026 • 10 min read