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Volatile times: how COVID-19 is affecting wholesale energy prices

In the world of global trading, last week made history: for the first time ever, US oil prices dropped below zero and went into negative figures. Oil producers were literally paying buyers to take the oil off their hands. We all know that the COVID-19 virus has had a devastating impact on the world economy, but how exactly did we get to this point?

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Avoiding the pitfall of greenwashing

As businesses race to demonstrate green credentials to key audiences, accusations of so-called ‘greenwashing’ are becoming increasingly frequent. With climate activists and campaigners now actively holding large companies to account, attempts to look green through easy wins or poorly thought through initiatives can be just as damaging as failing to act.

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January’s energy compliance news

As usual, we’ve been scanning the horizon for the low carbon news affecting business. In case you missed them, here’s our roundup of last month’s stories from the Hub.