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Net-Zero Awards: Shortlist of finalists revealed
Brought to you by the team behind the long-established and hugely popular edie Awards, this brand-new sister awards scheme is specially created to recognise and reward the individuals and organisations…
UK Government pledges £4.3m for solar power in space
…potential social and economic benefits – and impacts – of space-based solar. A previous Government-commissioned study found that space-based solar could generate up to 10GW of electricity a year for…
Jim Skea confirmed as opening keynote speaker for edie 24
…AND MORE THAN 100 OTHER EXPERT SPEAKERS AT EDIE 24 Jim Skea is delivering a keynote speech on the latest in global climate science at edie 24 on 20 March….
Mind the credibility gap: Why corporate net-zero plans are still riddled with loopholes
…By the UN’s estimates, nature can provide around 30% of the emissions reductions needed to deliver the Paris Agreement. So one has to question the extent of the credibility of…
Feast or famine: Are we underestimating climate risks to food systems?
…some $17.6trn of total economic losses. Lloyds believes that a scenario involving around $5trn of losses would be the most likely and has noted that its modelling is based on…
Meet edie’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2023: Ailis Watt, The Wildlife Trusts
…general election manifestos of all major UK political parties including an explicit commitment to halting and reversing nature’s decline. “Nature must no longer be seen by parliamentarians as something which…
Report: Circular economy could cut 75% of embodied emissions for built environment
…figures are based on creating a circular economy for six key materials: cement and concrete, steel, aluminium, plastics, glass and gypsum. Circular economy principles include minimising material use in the…
Collaboration is how we reach United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
…Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Thankfully, solutions already exist for how we rapidly accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, more inclusive and healthier world. Impact entrepreneurs and SMEs in the Global…
Destination 2030: edie launches new sector-by-sector report series on sustainable transformation
…the drivers and solutions required to meet critical targets in the built environment sector. From net-zero transitions to closed-loop solutions and how organisations can consider societal needs as part of…
Pharmaceutical giants launch new science-based target requirements for suppliers
…2025 and commit to near-term targets aligned with the 1.5C pathway through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Also by 2025, suppliers will need to set targets to reduce waste,…
One-third of businesses do not have the budget to reach net-zero
…from customers and investors. Apply now for the edie Net-Zero Awards! Readers interested in the above article may be keen to enter edie’s new Net-Zero Awards. From breakthrough innovations and…
Incompetent executives risk undermining net-zero delivery, sustainability professionals warn
…edie’s new Net-Zero Awards. From breakthrough innovations and solutions through to industry-leading carbon reduction programmes and bold collaborative initiatives – this is THE awards scheme have your net-zero efforts and…
Companies enroll in VCMI initiative to clarify usage of high-quality carbon credits
…the VCMI launched its Claims Code of Practice, acting as a rulebook for companies to follow when making climate-based claims and how carbon credits can be utilised to support decarbonisation….
Activating partnerships will be vital to accelerating sustainability action
…Week, the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) published its recommendations for nature-related risk management and disclosure after two years of development, meaning businesses now have a formal structure…
Embracing biodiversity and nature conservation through thoughtful packaging choices
…diverse species and promoting the overall wellbeing of our planet. Sustainable Forestry As the global movement towards sustainable choices gains momentum, the paper-based packaging industry also recognises the importance of…
Engagement Week: edie kicks off week of sustainability communications and disclosure content
Brought to you by the award-winning edie content team, Engagement Week 2024 (22 – 26 January) is our themed week of editorial content and events dedicated to supporting sustainability, energy…
Lucy Siegle named as host for edie’s Net-Zero Awards
Siegle, who has held roles as a columnist on ethical living for the Observer and as a reporter for the One Show, has worked with edie previously, including providing keynote…
Davos 2024: Were WEF announcements too little, too late on climate and nature?
…UK, where edie is based, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rolled back on key low-carbon heating and building energy efficiency policies in September. He spoke of the need for a “more…
Tesco reveals SBTi-approved pathway to net-zero
…paper and board from 100% sustainable materials by 2025. Tesco has also committed to participate in international initiatives such as Science-Based Targets for Nature (SBTN) and Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial…
VIDEO: Caroline Lucas’ three top tips for effective sustainable business leadership
…Additionally, Lucas praised companies like Faith in Nature for appointing independent guardians, such as environmental lawyers, to advocate for nature in decision-making processes. She said: “Only by genuinely bringing the…
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