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The reports come in the same week as the 2021 Budget, which was criticised for failing to rise to the scale of the net-zero challenge 

UK Government has 'no plan' for reaching net-zero, MPs warn

The award-winning edie editorial team delivers three exclusive interviews celebrating women in sustainability

Sustainable Business Covered podcast: Choosing to challenge for International Women's Day 2021

The new edie podcast episode is streaming now, featuring three exclusive interviews to mark International Women's Day 2021.

Pictured: Jersey City, where Goldman Sachs Tower is located

Goldman Sachs pledges net-zero supply chain by 2030, financed emissions by 2050

Goldman Sachs' chairman and chief executive David Solomon has updated the firm's sustainable finance commitments to target net-zero financed emissions by 2050.

When an eco-champion heckled me during my work presentation, everything changed, for the better

In times of change we often take a moment to reflect upon pivotal moments that steered our course. As Chris Large leaves his post as co-chief executive at Global Action Plan, he looks back at 15 and a half years of projects, partnerships and conversations, with one particular memory standing out.

each sector faces its own challenges and opportunities in embracing the green recovery

Sector by sector: What are the key ingredients to achieve a green recovery?

Over the past 12 months edie has collected data and spoken to leading sustainability and energy experts on how key UK sectors can achieve a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Here, edie summarises some key themes found in our detailed sector insight reports.

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SDG Spotlight: How Businesses Can Achieve Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities

While the 2021 Budget's green facets have been broadly welcomed, key groups want more information and some believe funding stops far short of what is needed

Green growth or greenwashing? Business leaders react to Rishi Sunak's 2021 Budget



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The Colne Valley Western Slopes project will consist of 127 hectares of new chalk grassland, woodland, wood pasture and wetland habitats

HS2 to create 127-hectare biodiversity hotspot to assist carbon reduction efforts

The HS2 project team has announced plans to create more than 120 hectares of new carbon-sequestering grassland, woodland and wetland habitats that will reuse soil and chalk from tunnel excavations.

BooHoo group has faced several allegations of worker underpayment in recent months, relating to factories in Leicester, where some 40% of its product lines are made

Boohoo could lose right to export to US over forced labour claims

US authorities have reportedly launched an investigation into online fast-fashion giant Boohoo Group's supply chain practices, following allegations of worker exploitation at supplier factories in Leicester.

In 2019, the brewer confirmed that efforts to halve its direct (Scope 1) and power-related (Scope 2) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, against a 2016 baseline, by 2025 had been approved by the SBTi

Molson Coors unveils bottles with 90% lower carbon footprint

The Molson Coors Beverage Company is rolling out new glass beer bottles that have reduced the carbon emissions associated with production by up to 90%.

Pictured: An aerial view of Henkel's headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany

Henkel targets climate positivity as Nokia unveils 1.5C science-based targets

Persil and Schwarzkopf owner Henkel has committed to delivering a positive climate impact by 2040, in the same week that Nokia unveiled new science-based emissions targets.

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  • Chancellor Rishi Sunak used his 2021 Budget statement to reiterate the Government's “real commitment to green growth”. Image: Parliament Live TV Budget 2021: Sunak confirms Net-Zero Innovation Fund, announces freeports to spur green investment
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Technology & innovation This month's innovations could have significant environmental benefits for sectors including maritime, aviation and packaging 

Aviation fuel made from air and next-gen hydropower: The best green innovations of February 2021

Waste & resource management The Sessions form part of a dedicated week of action inspired by edie's Mission Possible Plastics Hub

Next wave of speakers confirmed for edie's circular economy online event

Energy efficiency & low-carbon Dominic has worked within UK Parliament for five years now, helping the organisation to reduce energy and water consumption and cut emissions across its estate

Meet edie's 30 Under 30 Class of 2020: Dominic Pybus, UK Parliament

CSR & ethics

Mission Possible: Achieving a green recovery for the public sector

Water The report warns that businesses must do more to minimise water extraction, accelerate replenishment and eliminate pollution

CDP: Water risk costs for corporates five times higher than cost of action

Climate change The IPCC has stated that achieving the Paris Agreement's 1.5C pathway will require net global emissions to reach zero by 2050

US takes step towards 2050 net-zero target with sweeping climate bill

Renewables Almost half of the emissions reductions seen in 2020 are attributable to transport 

Fossil fuel emissions set to rebound after Covid-19 reductions, IEA warns

Green policy The IPCC has stated that achieving the Paris Agreement's 1.5C pathway will require net global emissions to reach zero by 2050

US takes step towards 2050 net-zero target with sweeping climate bill

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Pictured: Jersey City, where Goldman Sachs Tower is located

Goldman Sachs pledges net-zero supply chain by 2030, financed emissions by 2050

each sector faces its own challenges and opportunities in embracing the green recovery

Sector by sector: What are the key ingredients to achieve a green recovery?

Over the past 12 months edie has collected data and spoken to leading sustainability and energy experts on how key UK sectors can achieve a green recovery from the coronavirus...

  • HS2 to create 127-hectare biodiversity hotspot to assist carbon reduction efforts
  • Henkel targets climate positivity as Nokia unveils 1.5C science-based targets
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Dominic has worked within UK Parliament for five years now, helping the organisation to reduce energy and water consumption and cut emissions across its estate

Meet edie's 30 Under 30 Class of 2020: Dominic Pybus, UK Parliament

Natalie joined Grosvenor in 2015, where she combines her expertise in sustainability management with her experience as an analyst and surveyor

Meet edie's 30 Under 30 Class of 2020: Natalie Orde, Grosvenor Europe

This new series profiles the members of edie's 30 Under 30 - a nomination-based community of 30 hugely talented young sustainability and energy professionals who have already ...

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Sustainability Leaders 2020

edie is seizing a unique opportunity to evolve its biggest event of the year into a truly global, collaborative experience

'Together We Can': edie unveils first wave of speakers for flagship Sustainability Leaders Forum 2021

Sustainability Leaders Awards 2020: Meet the Winners

Find out the full detailed profiles of our winners at the 2020 Sustainability Leaders Awards in our special report following our glittering ceremony on 5 February. ...

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  • edie launches Business Manifesto to help redefine sustainability leadership
  • Sustainability Leaders Awards 2020: Meet the Finalists
  • Sustainability 2.0 roundtable: What's stopping businesses from investing in green innovations?

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"It does feel that for the first time, we're genuinely seeing a proper debate on the environment and climate change."

Lisa Ashford

"The most encouraging sign so far, has been the increased business take-up of the 1.5 degree Celsius pledge."

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