The phrase 'wicked problems' is becoming well understood within sustainability circles, writes our Environment Editor, Giles Crosse. A number of definitions exist but the most useful might be this: 'In 1973, design theorists Horst Rittel and Melvin Webber introduced the term 'wicked problem' in order to...
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Unsurprisingly, Rishi Sunak's Budget was razor-focused on Covid. Was anything left over for the environment? Covid dominated Budget 2021 and whilst the Chancellor could not be blamed for putting the virus centre stage, here's the Content Coms view on whether he did enough to build a...
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The Spring Budget 2021 was unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak earlier today. Esther Griffin, our Head of Energy at Content Coms tuned in and has curated the most salient points that impact the low carbon sector. As Business Green writes, “Mr Sunak made no mention...
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What kind of messaging is most likely to prompt a desired action? Here, our Head of Energy Esther Griffin argues that although there’s been nearly a century’s worth of research and debate on the subject, it’s clear some strategies are measurably more effective than others. Behavioural...
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Last week the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) published The Sixth Carbon Budget, required under the Climate Change Act, to provide ministers with advice on the volume of greenhouse gases the UK can emit during the period 2033-2037. It charts the decisive move to zero...
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2020 has disrupted the status quo of all business, low carbon or otherwise. With weeks until Christmas, we round up the green business influences for 2021. UKGBC net zero buildings guidance Here at Content Coms, UKGBC and their work are much admired. With today's unprecedented shift towards...
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This week we have published our Content Coms Creative Climate Disclosure Report. This year, we’re delighted to report that only 1.6% of our turnover comes from a carbon intensive industry – and, as we did last year, we continue to donate 2% of our net...
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Scientists coined Coronavirus falls in global carbon 'the biggest experiment ever'. But with emissions back on the rise, what might tomorrow's sustainability look like? 'Carbon savings' from Covid-19 lockdown halve within weeks The above is a Guardian headline from July 19 2020 that rather abruptly stymied hopes...
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Coronavirus has rewritten the status quo, but environmental impacts continue apace. Here's why we mustn't forget what's happening with the planet we inhabit. Much will be written, in the coming months and years, on today's crisis. Analyses on why the virus stopped us in our tracks,...
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As the world enters a frightening phase unknown since World War 2, can we find encouragement in the redemptive effects on our environment? First and foremost, Content Coms wishes to send our thoughts to all of our customers and friends at this most harrowing of times. And...
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