Simon Graham

Environment, ethics and business strategy. Particularly interested in practical, innovative and inclusive action to build a sustainable world.

[Craig Potter @craigpnufc]

@VictoriaCoren Just finished watching that episode!

[Simon Evans @DrSimEvans]

INTERVIEW: Chris Stark (@StarkClimate), head of UK govt "mission" for clean power by 2030

Over 40 mins he explains why UK shd be an "electrostate", why attacks on climate policy are "completely crazy" & why economics are driving the global energy transition “in one direction”

[BusinessGreen @BusinessGreen]

All-electric Mercedes-Benz truck becomes first electric HGV to drive from Land's End to John O'Groats https://t.co/LeVC3QBSdK

[Simon Graham @DCA_Simon]

Given current growth, solar is likely to be the global number 2 source of energy and number 1 for electricity soon.

[Assaad Razzouk @AssaadRazzouk]

This was unimaginable just a few years ago: 15GW of Saudi renewables reaching financial close in one go!

That's almost the entire solar capacity of Vietnam, 3 times Thailand's or Malaysia's, 1.5 times Chile's and 75% of the UK's - in one go!

https://t.co/7Y0czTOD54

[RGS-IBG Schools @RGS_IBGschools]

Our Ask the Geographer podcast is diving into climate change + sustainability, coinciding with #COP30.

Hear from @ProfMarkMaslin, who focuses on 21st century challenges, including climate change, environmental degradation, inequality and global security: https://t.co/p0gkq6mbTP

[Simon Graham @DCA_Simon]

Experience shows that #solar is good for air quality, energy security, resilience and fair electricity pricing, so a solar take-off is excellent news all round.

[Dave Jones @CleanPowerDave]

NEW: The first evidence of a solar take-off in Africa☀️✈️

x33 rise in Algeria🇩🇿 solar panel imports in the 12 mths to June 2025, compared to previous 12 mths.
x8 in Zambia🇿🇲
x7 in Botswana🇧🇼
x6 in Sudan🇸🇩
x3 in each of Liberia🇱🇷, DRC🇨🇩, Benin🇧🇯, Angola🇦🇴, Ethiopia🇪🇹

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[Simon Graham @DCA_Simon]

Proud to be working with @covcampus @uniofwarwick @Unipart and other partners to develop the Hixal #hydrogen solutions for #ports https://t.co/KpXVfbiN7g

[Simon Graham @DCA_Simon]

Solar with a dash of artistic flair (thanks to @EarthAccounting)

[Simon Graham @DCA_Simon]

Eco-stay Awards launched in Singapore https://t.co/iyYk0ET9L4

[Simon Graham @DCA_Simon]

Thanks to @CarbonBrief for this:

[Zemo Partnership @Zemo_Org]

Tomorrow, we host our second Quarterly Briefing of the Council for Net Zero Transport.

The guidance announced by Zemo Partnership will act as a mechanism to for the new UK Government on delivering a greener transport future.

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

Chocolate is one of the UK’s favourite foods, but farmers growing cocoa often do not reap the rewards of its popularity 🍫

Learn more about chocolate's ethics and environmental impact, and how you can enjoy it more sustainably 👇

https://t.co/w6dmm1nccf

[edie @edie]

Entries for our #NetZero Awards close NEXT WEEK!

Complete your application by Friday 19 July to have your decarbonisation efforts and achievements recognised by thousands.

Full info & entry form via the link.

#Sustainability

https://t.co/12u9fR3ixD

[edie @edie]

Applications are NOW OPEN for edie’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2024!

Complete your application by 9 August if you're a #sustainability or #ESG professional working in the UK.

https://t.co/dBC71S5tys

[Simon Graham @DCA_Simon]

The Hoff' dives into climate change video game collaboration | BusinessGreen News https://t.co/v7wj5sZ34K

[John Raymond Hanger  @johnrhanger]

Good morning with good news: France surges offshore wind, with 500 MW Fecamp fully operating & 496 MW Saint Brieuc more than half built.

France also announced winner of 250 MW floating offshore auction, world's first commercial scale, at $93/MWh. Floating tech is key innovation!

[Africa First @AfricaFirsts]

Benban Solar Park, located in Egypt 🇪🇬, is one of the largest solar installations in the world, boasting over 6 million photovoltaic panels and generating 1.8 gigawatts of clean energy to power homes and businesses.

#ThisIsAfrica #VisitAfrica

https://t.co/O1PjeJ5dOE

[Simon Graham @DCA_Simon]

“Contracts for Innovation” feels strongly aligned with the trends I have seen for a more collaborative view of innovation across the private and public sectors, and a desire for integrated value from each relationship.

[Simon Graham @DCA_Simon]

I am proud to have supported some excellent SBRI recipients & reiterate the value of the programme at accelerating sustainable innovation.

[Innovate UK @innovateuk]

🚨Yesterday we marked the relaunch and enhancement of SBRI, now known as 'Contracts for Innovation'.

Contracts for Innovation solves critical public sector challenges and drives economic growth in the UK by awarding 100% funded R&D contracts to innovative organisations.

Last year alone, the initiative supported more than £140m of public investment into testing innovative solutions.

Find out more: https://t.co/vVRz7ctTIr

@IUK_Contracts #ContractsforInnovation #scaleupsolutions #research

[Simon Graham @DCA_Simon]

Egypt 🇪🇬 to get 10MW wind farm, generating 48TWh each year, or 9% of total national electricity needs. https://t.co/uI2yoORdXQ