It’s less than a month since David Cameron announced the 23^rd June as the date for the EU Referendum.   Whether you’ve been following the commentaries in the broadsheets, on the news channels, or in digital and social media, there’s been no shortage of coverage and associated speculation.  And let’s face it – this is a big deal; for the UK and for Europe as a whole.  As a consequence, the issues necessitate balanced and insightful opinion to be shared broadly, so that everyone can draw their own conclusions ahead of Referendum day.

The environment has been a political football that has received a regular kicking, with accusations that the incessant “gold plating” of EU legislation into transposed UK regulations has hamstrung and shackled British industry, hindering the country’s competitiveness as a manufacturing nation in comparison to our European neighbours.  And whilst the recent migrant challenge has put the spotlight on Europe’s border controls, it would be difficult to argue that the changes that have accrued in labour safety, social inclusion and equal opportunities have not improved and accelerated our progressive society to one which is the envy (and indeed “the magnet”) of many.

So over the coming weeks, Anthesis will be providing you with our balanced, unbiased and professional views on some of the key environmental and social themes that we know are of interest to you, and your businesses.  Starting with one of the hot topics of the moment, circularity, Debbie Hitchen and Elanor Swan will provide you with some thoughts on some of the potential outcomes from a resource efficiency perspective, specifically drawing on “what ifs” from an “in” or “out” scenario.

Check-in this time next week for more.