Kate Temperley

I’m hugely grateful to the National Association of Manufacturers for hosting our roundtable with American & British manufacturers here in #WashingtonDC, together with #MakeUK. The House of Commons Business & Trade Committee is here to understand what the UK can learn from Bidenomics for our industrial strategy, and crucially how to build a better roadmap for deeper US-UK trade. Thanks so much to the businesses which joined us to share insights about a bold agenda for the years to come. https://lnkd.in/eq_xjvmX

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Thames Water’s Crisis: The Cost of Privatisation 💧🏛️ As Thames Water faces mounting debt and public outrage, the consequences of privatising essential utilities are coming into sharp focus. Originally intended to drive innovation and efficiency, the privatisation of Thames Water has instead led to financial mismanagement and service degradation. Discover how investors prioritised dividends over infrastructure investment, resulting in today's water quality issues in Siobhan Atife's fascinating article ⬇️ 📖 https://lnkd.in/ejgXSJ4P

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It’s official: the UK will save itself from the environmental crisis not by reaching targets like Net Zero but by unleashing the power of technological innovation through the free market that will thrive on the “uncertainty” apparently. That’s according to a speech yesterday from the Secretary of State for Energy Security and (hilariously) Net Zero. I wrote this week about ‘Denial Mind’ in relation to the reality of the eco-crisis. But this is full-on delusion powered by a defunct but dogmatic ideology. You simply can’t cure a problem created by economic growth by stimulating more economic growth even if it does plaster the word ‘green’ over all of its products. (Many thanks to Anna Hyde for the link.) #climate #netzero #environment #degrowth https://lnkd.in/dmbg9WTu

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51% of households argue over wifi speeds, only 42% are happy with their broadband speed and an outage come behind only boiler breakdown, water leak and power cut as the most feared utility crisis. Why faster, more reliable consumer broadband remains important to voters, and therefore politicians. There appears to be a gulf between the "lived experience" of consumers and the complacency of government/regulators with what is actually being delivered/received and/or available. Why is that so? I suspect we need to unravel a quagmire of misunderstanding and mythology. https://lnkd.in/e_qSPAW8

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Is it time for the new government to take stronger action on the UK's e-waste issue? Our research on new circular initiatives found: 👎 85% of British people think the government “doesn’t do enough” to encourage sustainability in electronics. ⏫ 33% think the next government should “do more” to increase the repairability and useful life of electrical items to reduce the country’s growing amount of e-waste. ♻️ 22% of consumers want the government to introduce new policies to “increase the longevity” of electrical products. It's clear that the government plays a pivotal role in advancing the circularity of electrical goods. It is time that sustainability is made a priority. It cannot afford to make further delays. What policies would you like to see the government make? What do you think the government should do to reduce our e-waste mountains? #electronicwaste #circulareconomy #ewaste

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A compelling use case for GenAI in a business context. Having the power to rapidly and efficiently interrogate, analyse and compare vast volumes of data and data sources could be a game changer for the industry.

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I'm looking forward to moderating the Industrial Decarbonisation panel at Innovation Zero's show at Olympia on April 30th. The excellent panel I will have the opportunity to moderate will explore the progress of UK industry and govt against the commitments laid out 3 years ago. I want to get your input on this: what do you see as the key successes of UK industrial decarb since 2021 - and where are you seeing the most frustrating blockers to progress? Add your thoughts to comments, along with the projects you see moving in the right direction. My perspective is that it was been exciting to see some progress made by the major cluster projects, though I wonder how industrials sitting outside clusters can be better served. I am pleased to see more funding for disruptors and scale ups - essential both for decarbonisation and to keep that valuable IP and job creation here in the UK. Personally, I sense that while the govt laid out its targets for 2030 and beyond, I don't think there's regular discussion about what the % in co2 equates to in tonnes and even less clarity on how we're tracking to that target. What do you think... where has the UK progressed, and where is it meeting blockers to its decarb commitments? Which industrials/projects are progressing despite the challenges? https://lnkd.in/dc8ZF58r #co2 #ukclimatepolicy #climateleadership #netzero #industrialemissions #decarbonisation Alistair Drennan Jonathan Oxley MBA CChem FRSC CMgr FCMI Rebecca Tremain Mercedes Maroto-Valer Decarb Connect Nisha Chandar-Nair Jack Figg

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NAO cost comparisons of PFI and non-PFI assets. Apples and apples or apples and pears. Sadly it is far from clear. Should we demand better from the evidence base in so far as it is being used to review/inform policy?

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With coverage in the FT, Business Green News, CIR Magazine and Energy Live News. Already sparking debate on the key research finding from the Net Zero Barometer, have you download your copy of the report yet, so that you are part of the conversation ? But perhaps more importantly are you part of the solution?   With the key takeaways for me being:- * Active Transition: UK businesses are increasingly committed to decarbonization, with a notable rise in active efforts. * Confidence in Net Zero: There’s a strong belief among businesses that they will reach net zero by 20501. * Climate-Driven Action: For the first time, climate-related risks are the main motivators for businesses to act2. * Challenges Ahead: Despite progress, businesses face hurdles in measuring progress, setting targets, and cost barriers Access the full report here:- https://lnkd.in/eiWZQZ_F https://lnkd.in/eMe-8UUz

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Is there any new policy and regulation made during the UK's pre-election period? With the parties campaigning and limits on government publicity, there are fewer decisions that can be made before the 4th July election day. But don't forget that many industries have oversight from regulators which are legally independent of government. Their work goes on. If you are interested in #tech policy you'll know the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill passed into law last week. It is the UK's equivalent of the EU's Digital Markets Act (forgive me for simplifying two very complex regimes so much!) Fast forward to Tuesday morning after the election was called and the Competition and Markets Authority is publishing its consultation on implementation of the new antitrust regime. This is a far-reaching new development and one which will impact many companies in sectors that are dominated by a few large platforms. Check out the consultation here: https://lnkd.in/eGvTzsQq #tech #regulation #competition #policy #election

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Scotland continues to attract the highest number of UK financial services foreign direct investment projects outside of London, according to the latest EY Scotland Attractiveness Survey for Financial Services. Investor sentiment finds that 26% of financial services investors looking to establish or expand operations in the UK over the next year would look to Scotland – up from 14% in 2023 and 12% in 2022. “These results underscore the enduring strength and confidence that investors continue to place in our financial sector: where traditional institutions and emerging FinTech disruptors contribute to a vibrant, dynamic and forward-looking financial ecosystem" - Sue Dawe, EY Scotland Managing Partner for Financial Services. #scotlandisnow

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DCD Podcast - What does the industry need to become truly sustainable? A new podcast episode with John Booth BSc (Hons) Tech (Open) MBCS CDCAP Carbon3IT Ltd has landed

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If you're interested in what it actually means for a company to think about its purpose and broader societal role, I strongly recommend reading this edition of Compound Interest from Pension Insurance Corporation plc. Some very insightful commentary on why long-term investment matters to broader societal good. It's so good, Patrick Hosking wrote all about 🍌in The Times today. (For clarity, that's a banana emoji). #socialvalue #BANANAs

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Great to see Cornwall Insight's Capacity Market Forecasts in the media this week. Growing a sustainable energy system, delivering lower cost energy, and securing supply, all while some of our current infrastructure is getting closer to retirement will pose significant challenges for the next elected party. Cornwall Insight's analysis predicts that the price paid to generators for supplying additional power during peak demand periods is likely to remain high until the end of the decade. With ageing power plants and the expensive construction of new electricity generation sources, alongside the uncertainty around nuclear plant extensions all cited as key reasons. Read our full release: https://lnkd.in/eYW4FDsV Find out more about our Capacity Market Forecasts: https://lnkd.in/eTKnzhAR

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Delighted to share today’s EY UK Attractiveness Survey – Scotland 2024, with Scotland confirmed as the top UK location outside London for Foreign Direct Investment. With 142 projects last year, our international arm Scottish Development International, based in 23 countries, is bringing some of the best companies from around the world to Scotland. Working across the public sector, with academia and industry, our Team Scotland approach provides the support that enables companies to set up and scale across Scotland. For the first time in six years, utility supply projects are the top category in Scotland, due to increasing levels of low-carbon and ‘cleantech’ investment. Bringing innovative, scaling companies from around the world to work alongside dynamic and ambitious homegrown Scottish companies is helping transform our economy. https://lnkd.in/e98acWfM #InwardInvestment #FDI #EnergyTransition

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