Will Richardson (51toCarbonZero.com)

The Iran war is reshaping energy policy worldwide, and this week's sustainability news is packed with signals that every business leader needs to pay attention to. In this week's top 10 countdown, I cover how the conflict is simultaneously threatening climate legislation and accelerating the global shift to renewables. We look at the CDP data showing that companies hitting emission targets are out...

I'm filming this from Morocco, halfway through a two-week family trip with Intrepid Travel. And what I'm hearing from farmers, guides, and rural communities out here is stopping me cold. Morocco is responsible for 0.18% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Less than two-tenths of one percent of the problem. It ranks 6th in the global Climate Change Performance Index, ahead of most of Europe. And ye...

This week's sustainability news is packed with stories that will affect how businesses operate for the next decade. We cover the UK's world-leading wind generation record, why the clean tech market is heading for $3 trillion, and what AI agents going rogue means for your business. I break down the top 10 sustainability stories of the week, from the UK's new Future Homes Standard to climate risk hi...

Everyone says echo chambers are bad. But they helped us build something remarkable. When we started helping organisations reduce their environmental impact at Green Element, most of the world thought what we were doing was a bit odd. The answer wasn't to seek out sceptics. It was to find our people: the B Corp network, sustainability-minded founders, people like James Gibb and Darren Chadwick who...

This week in sustainability, one story dominated everything else — and it is not the one you would expect. The Iran War is turbocharging the clean energy transition at a speed no policy ever managed. BYD showrooms in Manila sold a month's worth of EVs in two weeks. VinFast in Hanoi quadrupled customer visits. In San Francisco, petrol hit $6.81 a gallon and used EV dealers are overwhelmed with appo...

We had a record April. The quarter before that was brilliant. And I still sat the whole team down and told them the business was going to have a serious cash flow problem by September. That decision changed everything. In this video I talk about what happened when we chose complete transparency with our team during one of the hardest periods we had ever faced as a business. We didn't have to do it...

This week the IEA used language it has never used before. The Iran War has created the largest oil supply disruption in the history of the global market. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have dropped from 20 million barrels per day to a trickle. And the UK's Climate Change Committee just confirmed that delivering net zero costs less than a single fossil fuel price shock. In this video I brea...

Energy prices have been falling for renewables for years, so why are your bills still through the roof? The answer comes down to something called fossil pegging, and once you understand it, the whole energy market starts to make more sense. In this video I break down why the price of electricity, whether it comes from wind, solar or gas, is still largely set by the cost of gas. It's a structural q...

Stay to the end — because this week I've got three facts that will genuinely stop you in your tracks. Number one especially. Trust me, you won't have heard this one before. Every week I go through the sustainability and climate stories that actually matter to business leaders, and this week one story connects almost everything on the list. The Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz crisis is driving oi...

Stay with me to the end, because I’ll share how a single parrot species that can barely fly is suddenly having a baby boom while TV news quietly talks less and less about the climate crisis. In this weekly climate news breakdown, I walk through the biggest signals sustainability professionals, consultants and business leaders should be paying attention to right now. From political attacks on ESG a...

Recent geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz demonstrate how energy security directly impacts business risk for companies with £50M+ turnover. This video explores how Operation Epic Fury and fossil fuel litigation strategies are accelerating the business case for sustainability. Learn why forward-thinking companies are cutting exposure to volatile fossil fuels and building credible net...

Three mind-blowing environmental facts and ten major climate signals that sustainability professionals need to understand this week. If you work in sustainability, climate strategy, carbon accounting or net zero planning, the pace of change right now is intense. In this video I break down the biggest sustainability developments shaping business decisions, from Scope 3 pressure and climate finance...

In this video I start with a simple trick: I click my fingers and make a bottle of water with a giraffe on it “disappear”. It’s a light‑hearted way to make a serious point. Too much sustainability talk assumes that climate impact can vanish just because we’ve written a target, launched a campaign or added “net zero” to a slide deck. But emissions only fall when the real economy changes – when we c...

From US climate policy rollbacks to China's clean energy revolution, this week's sustainability insights reveal critical challenges and opportunities for corporate leaders. In this episode: ⏰ 00:01 Introduction and overview ⚖️ 00:30 Trump repeals landmark US climate ruling 🔋 01:15 Global renewables surge in China, Africa & UK 🌊 02:05 Climate risk enters core business agenda 💻 02:45 Data ce...

Discover the 10 most critical sustainability trends transforming business strategy in 2026. From AI's skyrocketing energy demands to the future of corporate climate activism, this video breaks down what business leaders need to know about the rapidly evolving sustainability landscape. 🔑 KEY INSIGHTS COVERED: • How AI and data centers are creating unprecedented energy and water demands • Why compa...

"I can't wait to get to number six. Um, it's exciting. All about advertising!" Welcome to Weekly Insights – top 10 game-changing updates for organizations over £50m turnover, focused on food & beverage (F&B), media, marketing & advertising. From Europe's climate litigation surge ⚖️ to AI-driven gas power risks ⚡, weak supermarket plans 📉, regenerative ag 🌱, climate tech booms 🧠, gr...

In this week's insights, Will Richardson from 51 to Carbon Zero breaks down the top 10 sustainability developments affecting organizations with £50M+ turnover. Discover how the UK National Wealth Fund is investing £100B in green infrastructure by 2031, the record-breaking $2.3T global clean energy investment in 2025, and the North Sea's transformation into the world's largest clean energy hub. Lea...

Will Richardson, head of networks at 51 to Carbon Zero and founder of the UK's first Bcorp sustainability consultancy, as he reveals how sustainability professionals can amplify their impact while creating new revenue streams. With 25+ years of climate leadership experience, Will introduces a game-changing referral network that offers: • 10% commission on referrals (averaging £3,000+ each) • Co-ho...

Redefining success for sustainability leaders starts here! This video explores how we can change the world together by building a strong ambassador network focused on collaboration, community, and impact. Sustainability professionals often face challenges like environmental issues, climate change, and biodiversity loss—topics that demand urgent action. This initiative offers opportunities to conne...

A trailblazer in sustainability for over 25 years, Will Richardson has dedicated his career to driving meaningful, measurable progress for people and planet. As part of the senior leadership team at 51 to Carbon Zero, Will is focused on accelerating the world’s transition to a net zero economy—helping leading organisations turn sustainability ambition into accountable action. At 51 to Carbon Zero,...

A trailblazer in sustainability for over 25 years, Will Richardson has dedicated his career to driving meaningful, measurable progress for people and planet. As part of the senior leadership team at 51 to Carbon Zero, Will is focused on accelerating the world’s transition to a net zero economy—helping leading organisations turn sustainability ambition into accountable action. At 51 to Carbon Zero,...

A trailblazer in sustainability for over 25 years, Will Richardson has dedicated his career to driving meaningful, measurable progress for people and planet. As part of the senior leadership team at 51 to Carbon Zero, Will is focused on accelerating the world’s transition to a net zero economy—helping leading organisations turn sustainability ambition into accountable action. At 51 to Carbon Zero,...

A trailblazer in sustainability for over 25 years, Will Richardson has dedicated his career to driving meaningful, measurable progress for people and planet. As part of the senior leadership team at 51 to Carbon Zero, Will is focused on accelerating the world’s transition to a net zero economy—helping leading organisations turn sustainability ambition into accountable action. At 51 to Carbon Zero,...

A trailblazer in sustainability for over 25 years, Will Richardson has dedicated his career to driving meaningful, measurable progress for people and planet. As part of the senior leadership team at 51 to Carbon Zero, Will is focused on accelerating the world’s transition to a net zero economy—helping leading organisations turn sustainability ambition into accountable action. At 51 to Carbon Zero,...

Here is the top 10 environmental news updates pertinent to your industry if it is in a space where you are reducing your environmental impact. #supplychain #environmentalmanagement #riskandopportunity