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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 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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Articles by Stuart Stone

Mary O'Rourke: 'It's easy to get stuck on the magnitude of the challenges, but the key is to focus on tangible actions'

Management

Mary O'Rourke: 'It's easy to get stuck on the magnitude of the challenges, but the key is to focus on tangible actions'

Nespresso UK and Ireland's sustainability manager explains why technology is the firm's biggest impact enabler

clock 23 September 2025 • 6 min read
'Talk of a 'net zero recession' is overblown': Study shows over three quarters of global economy still covered by climate goals

Climate change

'Talk of a 'net zero recession' is overblown': Study shows over three quarters of global economy still covered by climate goals

National and corporate targets to reach net zero emissions remain largely intact, despite high-profile attacks on climate action from the US government

clock 23 September 2025 • 6 min read
Refreshed Water Efficiency Standards promise to unblock house-building projects

Policy

Refreshed Water Efficiency Standards promise to unblock house-building projects

Aerated taps, efficient showerheads, and dual flush toilets promise to enable thousands of new developments in support of government plans to to build 1.5 million new homes during the current Parliament

clock 23 September 2025 • 4 min read
New property linked finance initiative targets $34tr decarbonisation and resilience funding gap

Buildings

New property linked finance initiative targets $34tr decarbonisation and resilience funding gap

Green Finance Institute and Climate Bonds Initiative move to create new asset class and unlock tens of trillions of dollars in funding

clock 23 September 2025 • 4 min read
Forward planning can help homes make green heating switch, says Which?

Technology

Forward planning can help homes make green heating switch, says Which?

Helping homeowners plan boiler upgrades allows them to consider low carbon tech when replacing faulty heating systems during the winter, consumer champion claims

clock 22 September 2025 • 4 min read
High Seas Treaty: Agreement delivers 'clearer expectations' for businesses and governments

Policy

High Seas Treaty: Agreement delivers 'clearer expectations' for businesses and governments

EXPLAINER – After the UN High Seas Treaty achieved the 60 ratifications it needs to enter into force, BusinessGreen Intelligence explores what businesses can expect from new ocean regulations

clock 22 September 2025 • 8 min read
High Seas Treaty to become international law after ratification in 60 countries

Policy

High Seas Treaty to become international law after ratification in 60 countries

UN Secretary General hails 'historic achievement' for ocean protection and multilateralism as countdown to inaugural Ocean COP1 Summit is triggered

clock 22 September 2025 • 4 min read
'A game-changing moment for recycling': All toothpaste tubes sold in the UK now fully recyclable

Waste

'A game-changing moment for recycling': All toothpaste tubes sold in the UK now fully recyclable

WRAP claims tubes made from same material as milk bottles can now be recycled into garden furniture, plastic piping, and bleach bottles

clock 22 September 2025 • 3 min read
'UK first': University of Derby debuts new Institute of Carbonomics

Skills

'UK first': University of Derby debuts new Institute of Carbonomics

Intercontinental Exchange and McDonald's UK and Ireland back new research institute dedicated to helping businesses reduce emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy

clock 19 September 2025 • 3 min read
ISO and GHG Protocol partnership: 'The direction of travel is simplification'

Carbon Accounting

ISO and GHG Protocol partnership: 'The direction of travel is simplification'

EXPLAINER - The merging of existing climate reporting standards has been hailed as a 'watershed', with experts claiming it could save time, money, and administrative headaches - But what happens now?

clock 19 September 2025 • 8 min read