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Work underway to create 'UK's biggest electric bus charging station' in Glasgow

2021-06-07T10:18:00Z

Public transport operator First Bus has begun work to retrofit its Caledonia depot in Glasgow to host 162 electric vehicle (EV) charging points, claiming the project will be the largest of its kind in the UK once complete.

Highland Spring commits to net-zero emissions by 2040

2021-06-04T12:28:00Z

The Highland Spring Group has unveiled an ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with targets in place to halve emissions by 2030 through soon-to-be-developed science-based targets.

The Net-Zero Business podcast: Inside Childbase Partnership's 2030 roadmap

2021-06-04T09:26:00Z

In response to the accelerated pace at which businesses are examining and setting net-zero targets to help alleviate the climate crisis, edie has launched a new spin-off of the Sustainable Business Covered podcast. Up next, we speak to Childbase Partnership's health, safety and environment director, Mark Bird.

Mondi inks €750m adjustable loan based on SDG performance

2021-06-04T08:44:00Z

Packaging giant Mondi has signed a new €750m revolving multicurrency credit facility agreement (RCF) that will be adjusted based on the company's performance against its sustainability strategy that is aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Transport Minister among keynote speakers for edie's Clean Energy & Transport Forum

2021-06-03T12:27:00Z

The Department for Transport's Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Rachel Maclean has been confirmed as one of the keynote speakers for edie's new Clean Energy & Transport Forum, which takes place Thursday 15 July.

Heathrow Airport adds sustainable aviation fuels to decarbonise flights

2021-06-03T09:11:00Z

Heathrow has incorporated aviation fuel made from waste oils and fats for the first time, as the UK's largest airport seeks to establish proof of concept for the widescale use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) in a bid to reduce emissions from flights.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan declares 'retrofit revolution' to slash building emissions

2021-06-02T13:51:00Z

London will soon host a new £3.5m 'centre of excellence' to help social housing providers retrofit their homes, and City Hall has also entered a new partnership deal that could unlock £10bn of private finance to cut building emissions.

Banking giants team up to accelerate net-zero transition for steel industry

2021-05-28T14:01:00Z

Six leading lenders to the steel industry - ING, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Societe Generale, Standard Chartered and UniCredit - have created a new working group focusing on decarbonisation.

Shareholders pass vote for HSBC to phase-out global coal financing by 2040

2021-05-28T13:47:00Z

Shareholders of HSBC have today passed a proposed management resolution that commits the bank to phase-out financing for the coal industry by 2040 worldwide, following successful campaigning from investors.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges UK SMEs to make net-zero commitments

2021-05-28T08:17:00Z

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued a rallying call to the UK's small and medium-sized (SME) businesses to make small steps to reduce emissions and contribute to the UK's net-zero target for 2050.

Climate activists appointed to ExxonMobil board as Chevron shareholders back stronger emissions goals

2021-05-27T09:30:00Z

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.

Dutch court orders Shell to strengthen carbon reduction targets

2021-05-26T15:46:00Z

A Dutch court has ordered a groundbreaking ruling for Royal Dutch Shell to raise its commitments to carbon reduction, in what could mark the first of many legal cases against energy firms on climate grounds.

Report: Investing in digital and sustainability could create 5.7 million jobs across Europe by 2030

2021-05-26T08:45:00Z

European firms could create up to 5.7 million new green jobs by 2030 by investing in digital and sustainability transformations, according to a new report.

Manufacturer McCormick's first net-zero building set for Peterborough

2021-05-26T08:47:00Z

Multinational food ingredients manufacturer McCormick has confirmed that a new facility in Peterborough looks set to become its first net-zero carbon building.

Zero-emission zones can help cities slash transport emissions by 70%, WEF claims

2021-05-25T11:11:00Z

Zero-emission zones, in which polluting vehicles are banned or charged, can help cities cut road transport emissions by more than half, a new World Economic Forum (WEF) publication claims.

Take edie's net-zero carbon business survey (10 minutes)

2021-06-07T09:11:00Z

Energy, carbon and sustainability professionals across all industries are being asked to take our 10-minute "Business Barometer" survey which tracks the decarbonisation progress of businesses across the country.

CBI: UK's green recovery could generate £700bn economic boost by 2030

2021-05-24T09:57:00Z

The Confederation for British Industry (CBI) has launched a major new campaign uniting business in the push for a green recovery from Covid-19, claiming that this could bring £700bn of economic benefits for the UK this decade.

Cathay Pacific sets global net-zero target for 2050

2021-05-21T12:37:00Z

Major international airline Cathay Pacific Group has set a 2050 net-zero target and unveiled a three-pronged delivery strategy, based on energy efficiency, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and offsetting.

One-third of UK population represented by local authority net-zero commitments

2021-05-21T09:54:00Z

Five more UK councils have joined a 'net-zero pledge', meaning that one-third of the UK population is now represented by councils aiming to reach net-zero emissions at least five years ahead of Central Government's 2050 commitment.

Oxford, Kent and Arsenal: New EV charging hubs unveiled across the South East

2021-05-21T00:03:00Z

Plans have been unveiled for Oxford to host what is described as Europe's most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub. Meanwhile, Kent County Council and Arsenal FC are also celebrating charger installations.