Othersfield Sustainable Communications
@othersfieldpr.bsky.social
Yorkshire-based public relations consultancy specialising in low-carbon technologies and sustainable business practices.
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B Corp status can be a clear marketing win for a company, but the process can also unlock other benefits for effective and meaningful communications.
Some thoughts following last night's Yorkshire B Local network event celebrating 10 years of the movement in the UK.
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Some thoughts following last night's Yorkshire B Local network event celebrating 10 years of the movement in the UK.
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A decade of UK B Corps - Othersfield
Thoughts on a decade of the B Corp movement in the UK, by business sustainability PR specialist Tim Chapman.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
B Corp status can be a clear marketing win for a company, but the process can also unlock other benefits for effective and meaningful communications.
Some thoughts following last night's Yorkshire B Local network event celebrating 10 years of the movement in the UK.
othersfield.com/comment/b-co...
Some thoughts following last night's Yorkshire B Local network event celebrating 10 years of the movement in the UK.
othersfield.com/comment/b-co...
Confirmation that the UK's first small modular reactors will be built on Ynys Mon by the mid-2030s - 10 years to the month after the then-government first announced its SMR competition to identify the best-value technology for deployment in the 2020s.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
North Wales to pioneer UK’s first small modular reactors
Anglesey set for thousands of new jobs as Prime Minister confirms Wylfa will host UK's first small modular nuclear reactors.
www.gov.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Confirmation that the UK's first small modular reactors will be built on Ynys Mon by the mid-2030s - 10 years to the month after the then-government first announced its SMR competition to identify the best-value technology for deployment in the 2020s.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Reasons to be cheerful(ish) -
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months, analysis reveals, adding evidence to the hope that the world’s biggest polluter has managed to hit its target of peak CO2 emissions well ahead of schedule.
Rapid increases in the deployment of solar and wind power generation – which grew by 46% and 11% respectively in the third quarter of this year – meant the country’s energy sector emissions remained flat, even as the demand for electricity increased. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Reasons to be cheerful(ish) -
Is the UK government greenhushing its flagship energy policy?
It’d be easy to miss the release of the latest Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan. It’s an ambitious but, I think, realistic plan to rewire and reenergise the national economy.
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It’d be easy to miss the release of the latest Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan. It’s an ambitious but, I think, realistic plan to rewire and reenergise the national economy.
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Let's not greenhush growth - Othersfield
Thoughts on the UK government's growth delivery plan and other recent clean energy measures, by sustainability PR specialist Tim Chapman.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Is the UK government greenhushing its flagship energy policy?
It’d be easy to miss the release of the latest Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan. It’s an ambitious but, I think, realistic plan to rewire and reenergise the national economy.
othersfield.com/comment/grow...
It’d be easy to miss the release of the latest Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan. It’s an ambitious but, I think, realistic plan to rewire and reenergise the national economy.
othersfield.com/comment/grow...
“This study demonstrates why we should reframe our understanding of green investment from costly environmental subsidy to a high-return national investment.” 👍
Wind power has cut at least £104bn from UK energy bill since 2010
- the cost of avoided gas and gas-fired power plants significantly outweiged subsidies for wind power
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- the cost of avoided gas and gas-fired power plants significantly outweiged subsidies for wind power
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds
Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
“This study demonstrates why we should reframe our understanding of green investment from costly environmental subsidy to a high-return national investment.” 👍
Some thoughts and photos from a holiday in the Camargue.
It’s a unique landscape, with the highest point just a few metres above sea level.
That makes it extremely vulnerable to climate change. The flamingos will survive, but it could be bad news for people.
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It’s a unique landscape, with the highest point just a few metres above sea level.
That makes it extremely vulnerable to climate change. The flamingos will survive, but it could be bad news for people.
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Postcard from the Camargue - Othersfield
Photos and thoughts on preserving the Camargue's unique landscape, from sustainability PR specialist Tim Chapman.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Some thoughts and photos from a holiday in the Camargue.
It’s a unique landscape, with the highest point just a few metres above sea level.
That makes it extremely vulnerable to climate change. The flamingos will survive, but it could be bad news for people.
othersfield.com/photo/camarg...
It’s a unique landscape, with the highest point just a few metres above sea level.
That makes it extremely vulnerable to climate change. The flamingos will survive, but it could be bad news for people.
othersfield.com/photo/camarg...
A nice example of how to demolish lies about energy and emissions reduction - www.theguardian.com/environment/...
As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?
We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A nice example of how to demolish lies about energy and emissions reduction - www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Get your teeth into Doughnut 3.0!
But while it's a brilliant tool for understanding the physical boundaries of a closed economic system, I do wish it had a better name - ideally something that wasn't also a colloquial insult.
But while it's a brilliant tool for understanding the physical boundaries of a closed economic system, I do wish it had a better name - ideally something that wasn't also a colloquial insult.
Big Doughnutty News.
Just out in Nature: the all-new 2025 Doughnut. Transformed from a single-year snapshot to an annual global monitor of 21st century social & ecological thriving. Available to all in an open-access paper by @andrewlfanning.bsky.social and me. 🧵 1/
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Just out in Nature: the all-new 2025 Doughnut. Transformed from a single-year snapshot to an annual global monitor of 21st century social & ecological thriving. Available to all in an open-access paper by @andrewlfanning.bsky.social and me. 🧵 1/
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
October 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Get your teeth into Doughnut 3.0!
But while it's a brilliant tool for understanding the physical boundaries of a closed economic system, I do wish it had a better name - ideally something that wasn't also a colloquial insult.
But while it's a brilliant tool for understanding the physical boundaries of a closed economic system, I do wish it had a better name - ideally something that wasn't also a colloquial insult.
87 hours over nine months might not seem that much, but this is a big deal -
NEW: Something remarkable happened recently and hardly anyone noticed – GB electricity demand was 100% covered by clean power
We took a look at the data and this has happened for a record 87 hours in 2025 to date, twice as often as ever before
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www.carbonbrief.org/...
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We took a look at the data and this has happened for a record 87 hours in 2025 to date, twice as often as ever before
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September 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
87 hours over nine months might not seem that much, but this is a big deal -
How do you create a compelling story from a corporate case study?
Here's some basic advice, distilled from many years' experience -
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Here's some basic advice, distilled from many years' experience -
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Story-telling for case studies - Othersfield
Advice on turning case studies into compelling stories, by sustainability-focused PR specialist Tim Chapman.
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August 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
How do you create a compelling story from a corporate case study?
Here's some basic advice, distilled from many years' experience -
othersfield.com/comment/case...
Here's some basic advice, distilled from many years' experience -
othersfield.com/comment/case...
Happy Yorkshire Day to everyone working towards a green and prosperous future for the region.
We can help you take a plain-speaking no-nonsense approach to the most complex topics in low-carbon tech, energy and sustainability.
Here's the view from t'other side of the hill. Proper Yorkshire.
We can help you take a plain-speaking no-nonsense approach to the most complex topics in low-carbon tech, energy and sustainability.
Here's the view from t'other side of the hill. Proper Yorkshire.
August 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Happy Yorkshire Day to everyone working towards a green and prosperous future for the region.
We can help you take a plain-speaking no-nonsense approach to the most complex topics in low-carbon tech, energy and sustainability.
Here's the view from t'other side of the hill. Proper Yorkshire.
We can help you take a plain-speaking no-nonsense approach to the most complex topics in low-carbon tech, energy and sustainability.
Here's the view from t'other side of the hill. Proper Yorkshire.
Some provocative framing, but the essential recommendations here are solid - bring in effective carbon pricing, and stop subsidising fossil fuels.
To win voters’ consent, policymakers must offer pragmatism and hope
The climate needs a politics of the possible
To win voters’ consent, policymakers must offer pragmatism and hope
www.economist.com
July 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Some provocative framing, but the essential recommendations here are solid - bring in effective carbon pricing, and stop subsidising fossil fuels.
Chris Goodall's Possible is a nuts and bolts guide to the technologies that could help the world reach net zero emissions by 2050.
It could do more to bring the projects to life, but is still a valuable addition to any sustainability bookshelf.
Read our review -
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It could do more to bring the projects to life, but is still a valuable addition to any sustainability bookshelf.
Read our review -
othersfield.com/review/possi...
Possible review - Othersfield
Book review of Possible by Chris Goodall - review written by low-carbon technology PR specialist Tim Chapman.
othersfield.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Chris Goodall's Possible is a nuts and bolts guide to the technologies that could help the world reach net zero emissions by 2050.
It could do more to bring the projects to life, but is still a valuable addition to any sustainability bookshelf.
Read our review -
othersfield.com/review/possi...
It could do more to bring the projects to life, but is still a valuable addition to any sustainability bookshelf.
Read our review -
othersfield.com/review/possi...
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The Met Office State of the UK Climate Report for 2024 shows that record breaking and extreme weather has become increasingly commonplace in the UK as our climate has changed over the last few decades
Published today by @wiley.com in @rmets.org
Learn more 👇
Published today by @wiley.com in @rmets.org
Learn more 👇
Annual climate stocktake shows weather records and extremes now the norm in UK Climate
Record breaking and extreme weather has become increasingly commonplace in the UK as our climate has changed over the last few decades.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
July 14, 2025 at 5:52 AM
The Met Office State of the UK Climate Report for 2024 shows that record breaking and extreme weather has become increasingly commonplace in the UK as our climate has changed over the last few decades
Published today by @wiley.com in @rmets.org
Learn more 👇
Published today by @wiley.com in @rmets.org
Learn more 👇
The OBR report doesn't examine every aspect of mitigation vs adaptation, but the basic message is the same as the Stern Report from almost two decades ago - investing to reduce emissions is much much much much much less expensive than not doing so.
NEW – OBR: Net-zero is much cheaper than thought for UK – and unchecked global warming far more costly | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
Read here: buff.ly/OTbsfLG
Read here: buff.ly/OTbsfLG
July 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The OBR report doesn't examine every aspect of mitigation vs adaptation, but the basic message is the same as the Stern Report from almost two decades ago - investing to reduce emissions is much much much much much less expensive than not doing so.
Good news for nuclear power in the UK, as EDF confirms its intention to invest in Sizewell C - but it's still short of a final investment decision.
EDF will take a 12.5% stake in the c£30bn project, with other investors and financing details tbc later this summer.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
EDF will take a 12.5% stake in the c£30bn project, with other investors and financing details tbc later this summer.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
July 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Good news for nuclear power in the UK, as EDF confirms its intention to invest in Sizewell C - but it's still short of a final investment decision.
EDF will take a 12.5% stake in the c£30bn project, with other investors and financing details tbc later this summer.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
EDF will take a 12.5% stake in the c£30bn project, with other investors and financing details tbc later this summer.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Thoughts from last week's excellent ReGeneration Earth conference in Leeds, including:
- big-picture broadsides from key speakers.
- where AI can actually deliver value.
- practical measures for local action.
- why optimistic storytelling beats guff.
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- big-picture broadsides from key speakers.
- where AI can actually deliver value.
- practical measures for local action.
- why optimistic storytelling beats guff.
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Optimism vs guff at ReGeneration Earth - Othersfield
Report from the ReGeneration Earth 2025 conference in Leeds, by Yorkshire-based sustainable PR specialist Tim Chapman.
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June 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Thoughts from last week's excellent ReGeneration Earth conference in Leeds, including:
- big-picture broadsides from key speakers.
- where AI can actually deliver value.
- practical measures for local action.
- why optimistic storytelling beats guff.
othersfield.com/comment/rege...
- big-picture broadsides from key speakers.
- where AI can actually deliver value.
- practical measures for local action.
- why optimistic storytelling beats guff.
othersfield.com/comment/rege...
First thoughts on the new Industrial Strategy, which correctly identifies the transition to net zero as “the economic opportunity of the century”.
The "IS-8" of priority sectors includes clean energy, with the aim of doubling business investment to over £30 billion.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The "IS-8" of priority sectors includes clean energy, with the aim of doubling business investment to over £30 billion.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Industrial Strategy
Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.
www.gov.uk
June 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
First thoughts on the new Industrial Strategy, which correctly identifies the transition to net zero as “the economic opportunity of the century”.
The "IS-8" of priority sectors includes clean energy, with the aim of doubling business investment to over £30 billion.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The "IS-8" of priority sectors includes clean energy, with the aim of doubling business investment to over £30 billion.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Regeneration Earth closes with another broadside against lies, bullshit and guff, with @mikebernerslee.bsky.social summarising A Climate of Truth.
It’s been a really interesting two days - full summary thoughts to come in the next few days.
It’s been a really interesting two days - full summary thoughts to come in the next few days.
June 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Regeneration Earth closes with another broadside against lies, bullshit and guff, with @mikebernerslee.bsky.social summarising A Climate of Truth.
It’s been a really interesting two days - full summary thoughts to come in the next few days.
It’s been a really interesting two days - full summary thoughts to come in the next few days.
Punchy talk from Lord Deben at ReGeneration Earth in Leeds. He’s just accused Kemi Badenoch of “talking guff”.
June 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Punchy talk from Lord Deben at ReGeneration Earth in Leeds. He’s just accused Kemi Badenoch of “talking guff”.
Government investment in new nuclear power is welcome, and very overdue.
Decarbonising the UK’s power supply would be a lot harder and more expensive without a significant share for nuclear, but there are a few outstanding issues.
Here's our thoughts -
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Decarbonising the UK’s power supply would be a lot harder and more expensive without a significant share for nuclear, but there are a few outstanding issues.
Here's our thoughts -
othersfield.com/comment/new-...
Long road to new nuclear - Othersfield
Comment on UK government investment in new nuclear power including Rolls-Royce SMR, Sizewell C and fusion.
othersfield.com
June 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Government investment in new nuclear power is welcome, and very overdue.
Decarbonising the UK’s power supply would be a lot harder and more expensive without a significant share for nuclear, but there are a few outstanding issues.
Here's our thoughts -
othersfield.com/comment/new-...
Decarbonising the UK’s power supply would be a lot harder and more expensive without a significant share for nuclear, but there are a few outstanding issues.
Here's our thoughts -
othersfield.com/comment/new-...
The latest addition to our sustainability bookshelf is The Lie of the Land by @guyshrubsole.bsky.social.
It's a provocative manifesto for sustainable land management, digging deep into the economics and politics of what can be a very emotive topic.
Our full review - othersfield.com/review/lie-o...
It's a provocative manifesto for sustainable land management, digging deep into the economics and politics of what can be a very emotive topic.
Our full review - othersfield.com/review/lie-o...
The Lie of the Land - Othersfield
Book review of The Lie of the Land by Guy Shrubsole - review written by sustainable PR specialist Tim Chapman.
othersfield.com
June 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The latest addition to our sustainability bookshelf is The Lie of the Land by @guyshrubsole.bsky.social.
It's a provocative manifesto for sustainable land management, digging deep into the economics and politics of what can be a very emotive topic.
Our full review - othersfield.com/review/lie-o...
It's a provocative manifesto for sustainable land management, digging deep into the economics and politics of what can be a very emotive topic.
Our full review - othersfield.com/review/lie-o...
Organisations often use images of exotic animals when talking about sustainability and the climate crisis, but that risks othering the problem. We need to think closer to home.
For National Garden Wildlife Week, here's some photos and thoughts from our own backyard.
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For National Garden Wildlife Week, here's some photos and thoughts from our own backyard.
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Garden wildlife - Othersfield
A selection of photos showing birds and animals in a Huddersfield garden, to mark National Garden Wildlife Week 2025.
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May 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Organisations often use images of exotic animals when talking about sustainability and the climate crisis, but that risks othering the problem. We need to think closer to home.
For National Garden Wildlife Week, here's some photos and thoughts from our own backyard.
othersfield.com/photo/garden...
For National Garden Wildlife Week, here's some photos and thoughts from our own backyard.
othersfield.com/photo/garden...
A timely reminder of the severity of the climate crisis. The longer we take to deal with the problem, the greater the costs and challenges.
Let's get on with it!
Let's get on with it!
The Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update published today by Met Office and the WMO shows that global average temperature exceeded 1.5°C above the 1850-1900 average last year for the first time
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Global climate predictions show temperatures expected to remain at or near record levels in coming five years
The latest prediction of global climate [issued today, Wednesday 28 May 2025] suggests the average global temperature is likely to continue to reach record or near-record levels in the coming five yea...
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May 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
A timely reminder of the severity of the climate crisis. The longer we take to deal with the problem, the greater the costs and challenges.
Let's get on with it!
Let's get on with it!
In construction and many areas of manufacturing, suppliers with good sustainability credentials can have a real competitive advantage.
To make the most of it, they need to be telling their sustainability stories in a clear, honest and authoritative way.
We can help you with that.
To make the most of it, they need to be telling their sustainability stories in a clear, honest and authoritative way.
We can help you with that.
Survey: More than half of architects reject building suppliers without strong sustainability credentials
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May 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
In construction and many areas of manufacturing, suppliers with good sustainability credentials can have a real competitive advantage.
To make the most of it, they need to be telling their sustainability stories in a clear, honest and authoritative way.
We can help you with that.
To make the most of it, they need to be telling their sustainability stories in a clear, honest and authoritative way.
We can help you with that.