Meet the Former Corporate Executive Turning the Renewable Energy Industry Upside Down: An Interview with United Renewables' Ben Tolhurst
20 August 2024 - 9:10AM
UK Regulatory
Meet the Former Corporate Executive Turning the Renewable Energy
Industry Upside Down: An Interview with United Renewables' Ben
Tolhurst
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Ben Tolhurst of Business Declares on the
Conversations on Climate Podcast Show
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a
world where corporate greed and environmental destruction often go
hand in hand, it can be difficult to imagine a successful business
executive leaving it all behind to fight for sustainability. But
that's exactly what Ben Tolhurst did.
Tolhurst spent 27 years working across industries including
government, energy and utilities, telco, and property. He was a
high-ranking executive at JLL, leading the property and asset
management business for the UK. But in 2019, he made the decision
to leave his high-paying job and dedicate his life to fighting for
a more sustainable future.
Tolhurst's journey to sustainability activism began with a
realisation that the climate crisis was an existential threat to
humanity. He saw that business as usual was not an option, and that
bold action was needed to address the crisis. So he decided to use
his skills and experience to drive change from within the business
community.
Tolhurst became a director of Business Declares, a
not-for-profit organisation that acts as a critical friend to
businesses seeking to change their models and take positive steps
to address the climate and ecological emergency. He also became an
activist, joining protests and campaigns to demand action on
climate change.
In addition to his work with Business Declares, Tolhurst is also
a passionate advocate for renewable energy. He is a strong
supporter of United Renewables, a company that provides renewable
energy solutions for businesses and households. United Renewables'
mission is to help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon
economy by making renewable energy accessible and affordable for
everyone.
Tolhurst sees renewable energy as a crucial part of the solution
to the climate crisis. "We need to move away from fossil fuels as
quickly as possible and embrace renewable energy sources like wind,
solar, and hydro," he said. "United Renewables is doing important
work in this area, and I'm proud to support them."
In an interview for the Conversations on Climate podcast,
Tolhurst discussed the importance of corporate activism and the
need for businesses to take a stand on social and environmental
issues. "Those people were business people. They were CEOs. They
were owners. They were founders, they were employees. And they were
holding placards and waving banners, stood outside demanding no new
fossil fuels," he said. "So this concept that business and activism
don't fit together isn't quite right."
Tolhurst's journey is a powerful reminder that individuals have
the power to make a difference, even in the face of seemingly
insurmountable challenges. It's also a call to action for
businesses to take responsibility for their impact on the planet
and to work towards a more sustainable future.
As Tolhurst put it, "This is a war effort that we need a
Marshall plan for. We need to put aside political differences,
ideological differences, business versus academics versus anyone
else. We all need to work together to solve this problem."
For more information about Business Declares and Tolhurst's
work, visit https://businessdeclares.com/team.
To learn more about United Renewables and their renewable energy
solutions, visit https://unitedrenewables.co.uk/. To learn
more about sustainability and the climate crisis, check out the
work of Timothée Parrique and Jason Hickel, whose research is
recommended by Tolhurst.
To find out more about this insightful journey, click
here.
About United Renewables
United Renewables is a leading advocate for sustainable business
practices, dedicated to empowering business leaders to create a
more sustainable future for all.
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episodes, visit the the podcast direct.
About the Conversations on Climate Podcast:
United Renewables' Conversations on Climate
podcast, now in its third season, offers enlightening
insights on climate change. The podcast combines academic knowledge
with practical industry experience, covering topics from leadership
to green innovations.
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Contact Information:
Isabella Hawke – Sales and Marketing Consultant
United Renewables
Phone: +447624457139
Email: IIhawke@unitedrenewables.co.uk
Web: unitedrenewables.co.uk
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