Ecus will be rebranded as Cura Terrae on the 6th January 2025.

Insights

Our team comprises passionate industry experts with decades of collective experience. In this section, you’ll find valuable insights directly from our professionals as they share their perspectives on our work, the environment, sustainable development, and the challenges facing our industry. Explore articles crafted by our boots-on-the-ground individuals, offering firsthand knowledge on these important topics.

 

COP 16 – Peace with Nature – 21 October to November 1

5th November 2024

In this article our expert Strategic Nature Adviser discusses the key points and outcomes from COP16 – everything you need to know.

Louise Wyatt Strategic Nature Advisor

COP16 – Just talk?

24th October 2024

Stuart Ireland, our head of Ecology, gives an insight into COP16 and what we really need from this COP to the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Stuart Ireland Practice Area Lead, Ecology

COP16: Peace with Nature – launches 21 October

18th October 2024

Our expert Nature Strategy Advisor, Louise Wyatt, discusses why we have COP16, what we need from it, and why this year's theme should give us inspiration.

Louise Wyatt Strategic Nature Adviser

Cataloguing conquerors and sifting through centuries: What does an archaeological archivist do?

13th August 2024

Ecus’ archaeological archivist discusses a range of daily challenges and highlights in his role.

Nicholas Lion Project Archaeologist

Saxon surprises and privy prizes: our Archaeology Supervisor describes their day-to-day work

30th July 2024

Our Archaeology Supervisor Harry Mixer describes what a day as an archaeologist working for Ecus looks like, and the highlights of his day-to-day work.

Harry Mixer Archaeology Supervisor

What is the Carbon Disclosure Project?

12th July 2024

Our sustainability experts explain the Carbon Disclosure Project in 60 seconds.

Sophia Reeve Environmental Consultant

Archaeology is child’s play

11th July 2024

One of our Archaeological Project Officers, Charlotte Britton, explains how archaeological finds can show how children lived throughout history.

Charlotte Britton Project Officer

What is the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)?

17th June 2024

Our explainer video gives an overview of how the TNFD looks at the financial impacts of nature-related changes.

Sophia Reeve Environmental Consultant

What is the Science-Based Targets initiative?

17th June 2024

The Sustainability team explain succinctly what exactly the Science-Based Targets initiative is.

Sophia Reeve Environmental Consultant

What are Scope 3 Emissions?

17th June 2024

Do you know your Scopes 1 to 3? We cover key information for business.

Sophia Reeve Environmental Consultant

What is materiality?

17th June 2024

Materiality is a vital reporting concept for businesses to understand. We explain why.

Sophia Reeve Environmental Consultant

What is net zero?

17th June 2024

Cover the basics of net zero by listening to our in-house expert.

Sophia Reeve Environmental Consultant

Net Zero Transition Plans explained

12th June 2024

Our experts explain what a Net Zero Transition Plan is and what they can mean for your business or organisation’s success.

Sophia Reeve Environmental Consultant

Understanding Scope 3 emissions

12th June 2024

Experts from our Sustainability Team explain Scope 3 emissions to help with your decarbonisation strategy.

Sophia Reeve Environmental Consultant

Enhancing transparency with Digital Product Passports (DPP)

12th June 2024

A DPP is a digital record, for example in the form of a QR code, revealing information on the product’s origin and composition.

Sophia Reeve Environmental Consultant