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How can organisations take action on water stewardship and efficiency?
…strategies to secure a water-positive future can benefit us all. To turn ambition into action on water stewardship and efficiency, a helpful starting point is to consider that there are…
UK firms need policy support to turn decarbonisation plans into action
…the increase in awareness and plans, Aviva warns that UK action on climate is at risk of stalling, largely due to a stagnating policy framework that is yet to respond…
SPARK: edie’s Net-Zero Action Guide
Businesses have increasingly been vocally emphasising the economic and social benefits of a just, rapid and well-managed net zero transition with both long-term planning and immediate action. This is heartening…
MPs slam UK Government’s approach to extreme weather resilience, demand swift action
…the 18th and 19th of June. Call for immediate action The Committee underscores the urgency of addressing these vulnerabilities and calls for immediate action to strengthen the country’s resilience infrastructure….
Finance Climate Projects
…positive effects is the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each of the climate projects in the ClimatePartner portfolio contributes to several SDGs. Financing global climate action Climate action must…
Moving forward after World Water Week 2023
…around needing to accelerate action on water at Stockholm recently is encouraging, but also overdue. In your experience, why do you think that many companies haven’t embraced water as a…
Sharing best practice: Apply to tell your climate leadership story at edie 24
edie is seeking speakers with forward-thinking and industry-leading projects and initiatives on climate action to apply for limited speaker positions at the world’s largest corporate climate action event, edie 24,…
Premier League football clubs now required to publish ‘robust’ sustainability policies
…by the football clubs to reduce their environmental impact. Moreover, the commitment requires the clubs to appoint a designated senior employee to spearhead the sustainability action. Last year, research found…
US Presidential race and the global climate agenda: What’s at stake?
…the importance of dispelling the misconception that climate action and economic prosperity are mutually exclusive. She argues that climate action can deliver tangible benefits, such as job creation, capital preservation…
High Court deems UK Government’s climate plans unlawful for the second time
…action plan. The High Court ruled in favour of the organisations, citing breaches of the Climate Change Act 2008 (CCA) and mandating the Government to revise its approach to net-zero…
Is nature-positive business a possibility or paradox?
…nature-based solutions (NbS) need to increase fourfold by 2050. It is clear that business as usual is no longer an option. Urgent corporate action is needed to solve the interconnected…
CCC Progress Report: Are any UK sectors on track to meet net-zero?
…inaction associated with the UK’s net-zero transition. With the nation currently off-track to meet its 2030 goals, edie examines what policies are required to accelerate action over the next decade….
Climate Finance Week: edie kicks off week of exclusive green finance content and events
…themed week of editorial content and events dedicated to supporting business leaders, sustainability professionals and the broader financial community in securing and mobilising finance to accelerate climate action. We will…
Businesses urged to spearhead global fossil fuel phase-out
…fossil fuels. We Mean Business Coalition’s chief executive officer María Mendiluce said: “More than 80 countries rallied behind a call to phase-out all fossil fuels at COP27, but action is…
Businesses back calls to save $2trn annually through energy demand measures
…of delivering demand-side actions across heavy-emitting industries such as buildings and transport. The research found that “practical actions” across buildings, industry and transport could deliver a 31% reduction in energy,…
How clear and simple language can help shape green skills
…made up of like-minded businesses collaborating and innovating to take action and share learnings. The global demand for green skills is growing, with the number of job postings on LinkedIn…
UK Government back in court over plans to reach net-zero
This marks the second time these organisations have pursued legal action against the Government concerning its strategy for meeting legally binding climate targets. Previously, in 2022, the High Court ruled…
How can we support local climate leaders in a cost-of-living crisis?
…communicate that this is all possible… and can be built through tending to our environment.” Talk and action Ashden is a charity which specialises not only in communicating the possibility…
Registration open for afternoon of circular economy webinars
…ECONOMY ACTION SESSIONS— 1) The Closed-Loop Q&A: Insight from the experts (13:00-14:00) Kicking off our Action Sessions, a selection of circular economy leaders and corporate sustainability practitioners will share their…
Indian business giants urge G20 to reach ambitious agreement on climate
…underscored the pressing requirement for worldwide collaboration against escalating climate change. The letter emphasises the necessity for government action and long-term policy clarity, enabling companies to boldly commit to comprehensive…
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