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With the entry deadline for edie's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards less than two weeks away, this series showcases the achievements of previous winners and reveals their secrets to success. Up next: Winner of our 'Team of the Year' award, Virgin Media.
Five ways businesses can champion climate adaptation and nature-based solutions
Climate adaptation and nature-based solutions are two of the key focus areas for COP26. Once the negotiations are complete, the private sector will have a key role in accelerating action on the ground and, in this feature, we explore how.
Recyclable wind turbines and solar-powered bus stations: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
UK supply chain survey reveals major lack of transparency on sustainability
Half of UK businesses admit they are not being transparent enough with consumers about the true sustainability of their supply chains, new research has revealed.
$1.6trn investor coalition pushes chemicals sector on net-zero
It is technically feasible to fully decarbonise the production of chemicals by 2050 and it is becoming increasingly economically viable to do so, according to responsible investment group ShareAction.
Europe's biggest banks failing to end coal financing despite net-zero climate pledges, report finds
An analysis of how 25 of Europe's largest banks are acting on climate issues has found that fewer than half have committed to ending financing for coal activities.
London's new 'bike library' and a milestone for US renewables: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Global green bond market set to break records, surpassing $500bn in 2021
Global green bond issuance is likely to pass the half-a-trillion-dollar mark this year, the Climate Bonds Initiative is forecasting, following a strong first half of the year for the market.
Holcim Group targets net-positive nature impact, unveils new water targets
The world's largest cement company, Holcim Group, has launched what it claims is the first strategy in the sector targeting a net-positive impact on biodiversity, choosing a 2030 deadline.
Accountants and investors call for new global sustainability disclosures body to be based in London
Bodies representing swathes of the UK's financial sector have called for a planned new global body overseeing sustainability-related disclosures from businesses to be based in London, following a bid from Canada.
Shell campaign promoting carbon offsetting is greenwashing, Dutch advertising watchdog rules
The Netherlands' advertising watchdog has urged Royal Dutch Shell to stop running a campaign promoting fuel purchases as 'carbon neutral', providing that customers purchase offsets.
Your time to shine: Entries for edie's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards close in ONE MONTH
After a tough and extraordinary year, the Sustainability Leaders Awards are back, bigger and better than ever - and you have just one month left to submit your entries before the 1 October deadline.
What makes a sustainability leader? Meet our Consultancy of the Year, Forster Communications
With the entry deadline for edie's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards approaching, this new feature series showcases the achievements of previous winners and reveals their secrets to success. Up next: the winner of our Consultancy of the Year Award, Forster Communications.
Earthshot Prize: Royals choose big-name businesses to support climate and nature innovation fund
Ikea, Microsoft and Unilever are among the businesses selected by the Duke of Cambridge to support the projects which will be backed by the Earthshot Prize - a £50m scheme supporting innovations tackling the climate and nature crisis.
CDL and MCL Land secure $847m green loan package to build 1,000+ sustainable homes
Property giants City Developments Limited (CDL) and MCL Land have secured an $847m green loan package, which will be used to support a joint venture developing two sustainable housing developments in Singapore.
Hydrogen fire engines and India's newest solar farms: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
What makes a sustainability leader? Inside Tideway's award-winning infrastructure project
With the entry deadline for edie's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards approaching, this new feature series showcases the achievements of previous winners and reveals their secrets to success. Up next: the winner of our Building/Infrastructure Project of the Year Award, Tideway Legacy.
Major fashion brands accused of failing to phase out fossil fuels, despite net-zero pledges
A new index ranking 47 large fashion brands on their efforts to remove fossil fuels from their supply chains and products has given most a failing grade, with the likes of Primark, Uniqlo and Marks & Spencer named as laggards.
Report: 55% of commercial property firms recorded increased demand for 'green' buildings amid Covid-19
Of the commercial property professionals to have responded to a global survey of more than 4,000 decision-makers in the built environment space, more than half (55%) saw growth in demand for sustainable buildings over the past 12 months.
What makes a sustainability leader? Meet water management champions Barchester Healthcare & Demeter Water Solutions
With the entry deadline for edie's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards approaching, this new feature series showcases the achievements of previous winners and reveals their secrets to success. Up next: Winner of our 'Water Management' award, Barchester Healthcare & Demeter Water Solutions.
#SustyTalk: Business Fights Poverty's Zahid Torres-Rahman on climate justice amid Covid-19
edie's #SustyTalk interview series continues with an exclusive discussion with Zahid Torres-Rahman, founder and chief executive of Business Fights Poverty.
Lidl to trial traffic light 'eco-labels' this autumn
Lidl GB will add new on-pack 'eco labels' to dozens of its most popular own-brand product lines this October, giving shoppers more information about the carbon and biodiversity impact of their choices.
Thai Union surpasses sustainable sourcing goals
Seafood giant Thai Union Group has surpassed its 2020 sustainable sourcing goals for tuna, pledging to go further by installing electronic monitoring on all tuna vessels.
What makes a sustainability leader? Meet small business champions Crystal Doors
With the entry deadline for edie's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards approaching, this new feature series showcases the achievements of previous winners and reveals their secrets to success. Up next: Our Small Business of the Year, Crystal Doors.
Oxford University's eco-halls and an offshore wind milestone: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Climate laggards to be banned from booking Glasgow's public venues for COP26
Glasgow City Council has passed a motion to prevent companies that "contribute towards catastrophic climate change" from its venues during COP26.
Lawyers press for investigation into lack of climate disclosure from Just Eat and Carnival
Environmental lawyers ClientEarth are urging the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to punish cruise operator Carnival and food delivery platform Just Eat for failing to disclose climate-related information.
What makes a sustainability leader? Meet Willmott Dixon's chief sustainability officer Julia Barrett
With the entry deadline for edie's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards approaching, this new feature series showcases the achievements of previous winners and reveals their secrets to success. Up first: Our Sustainability Leader of the Year, Julia Barrett.
New online hub to help UK's independent retailers become more sustainable
After much recent research concluding that UK-based small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are struggling to improve their environmental credentials, the Retail Sector Council (RSC) has launched a new digital hub offering practical advice.
Tesco to subsidise more sustainable livestock feed for dairy farmers
Tesco is piloting a new scheme for UK-based dairy farmers, whereby they receive subsidies for growing more sustainable feed.
HelloFresh UK certifies as a B-Corp
The UK's largest recipe box company, HelloFresh, has certified as a B-Corporation after updating its sustainability targets earlier this year.
Google owner outlines how it is spending proceeds from world's largest corporate sustainability bond
August 2020 saw Google's parent company Alphabet Inc issuing what it claimed was the largest corporate sustainability bond in history. It has now revealed how it has spent 61% of the $5.75bn (£4.4bn) proceeds.
Saudi Arabia's first wind farm and the Solent's oyster restoration: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Glenmorangie marks 'milestone' on oyster reef restoration scheme in Scotland
A scheme funded by Glenmorangie to return native European oysters to the Dornoch Firth, in a move to boost biodiversity and improve the landscape's ability to sequester carbon, has successfully completed its latest phase.
RSK Group signs for £1bn sustainability-linked loan
The UK's largest provider of environmental, engineering and technical services, RSK Group, has signed for a £1bn loan with interest rates tied to its progress against key sustainability targets.
Sky Kids' climate show and record renewable energy investment: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
#SustyTalk: Purina's Jeff Hamilton on alternative proteins and regenerative agriculture
edie's #SustyTalk series of sustainability-related interviews continues with an exclusive discussion with Purina EMEA's chief executive Jeff Hamilton.
New beauty industry coalition to accelerate sector's net-zero transition
Lush, Avon and Walgreens Boots Alliance are among the founding members of a new sustainability coalition for the beauty industry, which will develop shared goals on climate action and other pressing issues.
Facebook accused of failing to tackle misleading climate claims from fossil fuel majors
Oil and gas businesses and lobby groups collectively spent almost $9.6m on Facebook advertising in 2020, a new report has revealed, with the majority of these adverts either containing misleading information or promoting initiatives which are not aligned with climate science.
Princes targets carbon-neutral operations by 2030, using 'minimal' offsetting
Food and drink manufacturer Princes has committed to achieving carbon-neutral operations globally within a decade and stated that it will prioritise decarbonisation over offsetting.
Orkney's tidal turbine and Ferrero's paper packaging: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Available to watch on-demand: edie's Earth Overshoot Day webinar
Readers interested in learning about the intersections between the green recovery, circular economy and net-zero transition are encouraged to retrospectively watch edie's Earth Overshoot Day webinar.
Japan's new renewables targets and Leeds' Climate Innovation District: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
UK food and drink sector to halve emissions by 2030, under updated WRAP targets
WRAP's Courtauld Commitment, which has been singed by more than 90% of the UK's food retailers as well as major businesses across the food value chain, has been extended to 2030, with a new ambition to halve absolute emissions.
Theresa May named as new Aldersgate Group chair
Green business coalition the Aldersgate Group has named former Prime Minister Theresa May as its new chair, effective from Tuesday (20 July).
El Salvador's first wind farm and seagrass-restoring gin: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Could making ESG more 'financially relevant' combat greenwashing?
At the first day of edie's Sustainable Investment Conference, expert speakers from EY, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse and Citi debated how the definition of leadership in relation to ESG investing is evolving. Here, we round up their key talking points.
Canada's diesel ban and the UK's new biodiversity metric: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
#SustyTalk: Alpkit CEO David Hanney on B-Corp certification
edie's #SustyTalk interview series continues with an exclusive discussion with outdoor brand Alpkit's co-founder and chief executive David Hanney.
How sustainable is Wimbledon 2021?
With the summer's biggest tennis event set to conclude on Sunday (11 July), edie explores whether the Wimbledon organisers have aced their environmental sustainability efforts for 2021.
Most fashion brands 'failing to disclose supply chain emissions', despite net-zero pledge
Just one-quarter of apparel giants are disclosing emissions from manufacturing and processing and less than one-fifth have revealed the carbon footprint of their raw materials, Fashion Revolution's annual ranking of 250 of the world's largest fashion retailers and brands has revealed.
Nissan's Gigafactory and REN's plastic-free samples: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Sustainable Business Covered podcast: Spotlight on green finance, ESG and the TCFD
With edie's Sustainable Investment Conference less than two weeks away, episode 104 of the Sustainable Business Covered Podcast explores an array of green investment topics with UKSIF, ING and Inspired Energy.
Investors worth €3.6trn collaborate to promote just transition to net-zero
AXA, Aviva France and Eiffel are among the members of a new coalition of investors convened to promote a just low-carbon transition across Europe. Collectively, members represent €3.6trn of assets under management.
#SustyTalk: Seizing the green finance opportunities of 2021
edie's #SustyTalk interview series continues with an exclusive panel discussion on scaling green finance in the run-up to COP26, featuring experts from Clim8, E3G and FIA EPTA.
Report: 60% of sustainability claims by fashion giants are greenwashing
A study of the websites of 12 of the biggest British and European fashion brands, including Asos, H&M and Zara, has found that 60% of the environmental claims could be classed as "unsubstantiated" and "misleading".
New net-zero networks launched for lawyers and professional institutions
Lawyers for Net-Zero, a new non-profit working with in-house legal counsel teams, has officially launched, in the same week that the UK's biggest professional institutions are set to launch a new Charter for Climate Action.
Five top tips for adopting TCFD-aligned climate risk reporting for your organisation
edie recently hosted a 45-minute online masterclass on reporting in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), featuring experts from Inspired Energy and British American Tobacco. Here, we round five of the key takeaways.
Food giants to trial traffic light 'eco-labels' this year
Marks & Spencer and Nestle are among the food businesses backing a new on-pack 'eco-labelling' scheme for groceries, set to be trialled in the UK and EU from this autumn.
Target pledges to reach net-zero and become a 'circular' business by 2040
US retail giant Target has outlined a sweeping new sustainability vision through to 2040, including commitments to net-zero emissions and eliminating waste.
Natural capital accounting standard launched by BSI
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has issued its first standard aimed at helping businesses and public sector bodies measure the extent and value of their impacts on nature.
Aldi's plastic-free tea and a £61.5bn net-zero pension pledge: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
'Votes have jumped dramatically': Why investors are pressing companies to accelerate climate action
The 2021 AGM season saw a flurry of climate-related shareholder resolutions being filed - and passed - at the world's biggest banks and fossil fuel majors. Here, edie interviews the architects of these resolutions to get an inside look at their development and growing success.
Human rights: 10 years on and businesses have a new responsibility
June 2021 marks 10 years since the passing of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), but as Global Action Plan's Désirée Abrahams explains, corporate impacts on the environment are emerging as a new frontier in protecting society.
G7 calls on climate and Colgate's circular toothbrush: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Airlines accused of lobbying against stronger EU climate policy
Aviation giants including British Airways' parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) and Ryanair have been accused of opposing proposals for stronger climate policy in the European Union (EU), as the bloc works towards a 2050 net-zero target.
Be bolder with climate policies, 70 CEOs and investors worth $41trn tell world leaders
An alliance of more than 70 chief executives has written to world leaders in support of "bold and courageous commitments, policies and actions" on tackling the climate crisis, on the same day that a similar call to action has been made by investors representing trillions of dollars of assets.
Unilever announces first €1bn Climate & Nature Fund project
Unilever has announced that the first project to benefit from its flagship €1bn Climate & Nature Fund will be a forest restoration scheme in Indonesia, developed through beauty brand Dove.
Report: Half of UK fashion giants failing to support supply chain workers' rights
A ranking of 18 of the UK's most influential high street and online fashion retailers has revealed weak progress across the board on labour practices and supply chain worker conditions, with half of the brands generating a negative impact.
Norway's 'eco-school' and Spain's new green hydrogen plant: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
#SustyTalk: Zoetis' Jeannette Ferran Astorga on aligning business strategies with the SDGs
edie's #SustyTalk interview series continues with an exclusive discussion with Zoetis' head of sustainability Jeannette Ferran Astorga.
Six proposals for tomorrow's world
Covid-19 has highlighted many of the changes we need to make for tomorrow's world. Prof Delphine Gibassier of Audencia explains what steps companies can take to be better prepared for current and future changes.
Kingfisher enters £550m sustainability and community-linked loan
Screwfix and B&Q's parent firm Kingfisher has signed for a £550m revolving credit facility agreement (RCF) with interest rates linked to environmental and community targets.
Kingspan signs for €700m sustainability-linked loan
Building materials and design giant Kingspan has signed for a new €700m revolving credit facility with interest rates linked to environmental targets.
Sustainable Business Covered podcast: Can we deliver a green recovery for retail?
With 'non-essential' shops back open in the UK after lockdown, episode 102 of the Sustainable Business Covered Podcast explores how the retail sector can deliver a green recovery.
#SustyTalk: Exploring coral reef restoration with marine biologist Dr Tim Gordon
edie's #SustyTalk interview series continues with an exclusive discussion with Mars Petcare's marine science officer Dr Tim Gordon.
Climate activists appointed to ExxonMobil board as Chevron shareholders back stronger emissions goals
Shareholder motions filed by climate activists have passed at US fossil fuel giants ExxonMobil and Chevron, with disgruntled investors clearly keen to see more ambitious emissions reduction targets.
'Concerning for shareholders': World's biggest insurers failing to tackle ESG risks
A new ranking of the world's 70 largest insurance firms has found that none exclude companies driving biodiversity loss and just 13% exclude firms knowingly in breach of human and labour rights requirements.
Survey: 9 in 10 investors do not trust corporate ESG claims
While investors increasingly want companies to disclose more information on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets and progress, most find it difficult to trust business's claims at face value, and to compare different firms.
#SustyTalk: Seizing the biodiversity and nature opportunities of 2021
edie's #SustyTalk interview series continues with an exclusive panel discussion, held to mark the UN's International Day of Biological Diversity.
'Be clear and upfront': CMA urges UK businesses to avoid greenwashing
After finding that 40% of sustainability-related claims by businesses online could be misleading, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set out recommendations on avoiding greenwashing.
Starbucks' community solar power and a UK biodiversity boost: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Boohoo links executive pay to ESG targets after supply chain scandal
Online fast-fashion giant Boohoo Group has pledged to link executive bonuses to progress against new ESG targets, after allegations of worker exploitation at supplier factories last year were found to be "substantially true".
Integrated and innovated: What's next for the sustainability report?
Against a backdrop of changing environmental science and disclosure legislation, compounded by changing public sentiment, the corporate sustainability conversation is evolving rapidly. After strings of new social and environmental targets were set over the past 12 months, many firms are also evolving ways of reporting progress.
Fighting food waste: Co-op and Hubbub partner to launch 100 new community fridges
Supermarket the Co-op has partnered with environmental charity Hubbub to launch a network of 100 'community fridges', which will enable food redistribution.
Survey: Sustainability prioritised by less than one-third of UK bank boardrooms
In a survey of 300 executives at some of Europe's biggest banks, less than one-third of UK respondents said their business is framing sustainability and a board-level priority.
Ikea and BrewDog among backers of new green pensions commitment
A string of 50 major businesses, NGOs and trade bodies have pledged to ensure their pension plans are 'green' this year, and are urging others to follow suit.
Digital dashboards and B-Corp reports: Why evian is disclosing more sustainability information online
Last month, evian launched a digital dashboard enabling consumers to track its progress towards key plastics targets. In an exclusive interview with edie, the brand's global vice president Shweta Harit said that brands should no longer "hide anything" around their sustainability journey.
Baby food brand HiPP Organic pledges to plant 50,000 trees
German multinational baby feeding brand HiPP Organic has partnered with the National Trust on a major tree-planting initiative, which forms part of its plans to become climate positive.
From Barclays to Unilever: 14 major firms commit to purpose-led businesses
More than a dozen large firms have pledged to put social sustainability higher on the boardroom agenda, by joining a scheme aimed to help businesses become more purpose-driven.
'Future generations are relying on us': Businesses urge leaders to prioritise climate and nature at G7 Summit
A string of the world's biggest trade bodies are urging world leaders, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to ensure that next month's G7 Summit prioritises the international response to the climate and nature crises.
Taylor Wimpey targets nature net-gain under new sustainability strategy
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has published an updated environment strategy, with headline targets including science-based emissions reductions and a commitment to increase habitat at all new sites.
Amazon launches inaugural sustainability bond, priced at $1bn
E-commerce giant Amazon has issued a $1bn sustainability-focussed bond, with funds raised set to assist the delivery of the firm's low-carbon and social sustainability targets.
#SustyTalk: Counting down to COP26 with green finance expert Sir Roger Gifford
With COP26 less than six months away, edie has launched a new series of videos with high-level speakers, designed to inspire and empower your preparations for the conference. First up, Green Finance Institute chair Sir Roger Gifford.
Available to watch on demand: The ENGAGE reporting and communications sessions
Sustainability, reporting, and behaviour change experts from companies including Virgin Media, Aviva, Toast Ale and Clear Channel answered key question on sustainability communications as part of an afternoon of back-to-back live events that can still be watched on-demand.
#SustyTalk: Electrolux's Vanessa Butani on embedding sustainability in business
edie's #SustyTalk interview series continues with an exclusive discussion with Electrolux Group's vice president for sustainability, Vanessa Butani.
Carlsberg and Corona tackle water and plastic waste: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Sustainable Business Covered Podcast: Engaging key stakeholders during Covid-19 and beyond
In episode 100 of the Sustainable Business Covered podcast, developed to round off edie's 2021 Engagement Week, senior reporter Sarah George delivers three exclusive interviews on engaging key stakeholder groups with sustainability.
Unilever's net-zero transition plan backed by more than 99% of shareholders
More than 99% of Unilever's shareholders have voted in favour of its plans to become a net-zero business by 2039, the FMCG giant has said.
#SustyTalk: Dentsu's Anna Lungley on engaging consumers with sustainability
edie's #SustyTalk interview series continues with an exclusive discussion with Dentsu's chief sustainability officer Anna Lungley.
