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TUC: UK risks 800,000 manufacturing jobs without green industrial strategy

The trade union’s headline claim is that some 800,000 existing jobs in manufacturing and supply chains could be put at risk unless the Government puts forward a clear, long-term industrial…

Scotland outlines plans to end fossil-fuelled building heating by 2045

…heat pumps, electric storage heaters or heat networks,” the Government said in a statement, adding that other technologies may also fall under proposed laws. Heat networks will be encouraged as…

Scotland increases landfill tax, confirms sharp rise in offshore wind budget

…the UK Government’s tax brackets. Less fanfare was made around the Scottish Government’s spending plans to support its 2045 net-zero target and aims on nature and the circular economy –…

Future Homes Standard too weak on energy efficiency and renewables, sector leaders warn

…the consultation deadline on 6 March. In 2019, the Government launched the first consultation on the Future Homes Standard, slated for implementation in 2025, with the aim of establishing ‘world-leading…

Banks to be assessed against new net-zero standard

…IIGCC produced the standard in partnership with the TPI Centre at the London School of Economics. Under the standard, banks can assess their long-term net-zero commitments and interim targets, as…

The UK has fallen behind on the Sustainable Development Goals – Our children deserve better

…in 2020. More than half of FTSE100 companies have measurable commitments to support the SDGs, and 47% are reporting their progress. 18% of FTSE250 companies made measurable commitments to the…

Forster Communications targets net-positive environmental and social impact

…to have public nature conservation commitments by March 2026. A key new social target is ensuring that all clients have public commitments to fair pay for staff and suppliers by…

Creating a real circular economy is key to the net-zero transition

…effective ways to increase recycling. That is why central to our plan is a commitment to work with Governments around the world to advocate comprehensive DRS systems. Such schemes give…

From CEO surveys to a $100bn carbon markets moonshot: The 10 biggest sustainable business announcements from Davos 2024

…organisations. Collectively, they have more than 120 commitments to purchase near-zero emission goods and services by 2030, representing $16bn in annual market demands. Recent Coalition joiners include Salesforce, Qatar Airways,…

PwC: 55% of global GDP at risk from nature loss

governments alone. Philanthropists, corporates and carbon markets will all need to play a role. Beyond top-level commitments to make deforestation illegal – and to properly enforce these commitments – Governments…

Patagonia’s campaign for the oceans and Uber’s carbon calculator: The sustainability success stories of the week

…for things like bread bags and carrier bags. MOBILITY: Uber launches carbon calculator to promote electric rides Building on global net-zero commitment for 2040, Uber has this week unveiled a…

‘British power for British jobs’: Labour Party outlines vision for the green economy

…also create a new publicly-owned energy generation firm, GB Energy. We already knew of this commitment but, today, Starmer confirmed that it would be based in Scotland. It could provide…

‘Delightfully British’ climate activism: Hundreds of business leaders to queue in London with green demands for MPs

…for delivering its UN Biodiversity Treaty Commitments and for getting on track to deliver the 25-Year Environment Plan. The 25-Year Environment Plan was launched under Theresa May with a pledge…

ESG is a way to help birds and the natural world

…will be aware of the growth of ESG as a positive approach for companies to show their commitment to being part of the solution rather than being at risk of…

Farmers and charities call on businesses to step up to tackle nature crisis

…forthcoming regulatory changes. The Treaty agreed upon by more than 180 countries at the UN’s 15th biodiversity COP in December 2022, for example, includes commitments for nations to mandate nature-related…

Zac Goldsmith steps down, says PM Is ‘uninterested’ in tackling climate crisis

…the UK has “abandoned” its environmental commitments – domestically and on the world stage – since it hosted COP26 in winter 2021. Goldsmith writes of how the UK had, since…

Disinterest in climate change at odds with businesses and voters, Rishi Sunak told

…that, without a renewed focus and commitment to the delivery of a sustainable future from the Government, the UK will be “left behind” as other nations surge ahead as leaders…

#SustyTalk: Energy Saving Trust’s Stew Horne on fixing British energy efficiency policy

…to deliver that, we need to put in long-term commitments that go beyond the electoral cycle and are committed to by government after government.” Click here to see our catalogue…

OVO to end use of renewable energy certificates over greenwashing concerns

…free service in late 2022. It will also train more staff to install heat pumps, solar and electric car chargers, with a new £10m commitment. Additionally, funding will be increased…

Was ‘Green Day’ a success? Former UK Energy and Climate Secretary Chris Huhne weighs in

…and, indeed, [its] legislative commitments and delivery under the Climate Change Act. “There’s been no shortage of promises… but that’s not what we need. What we need is action. “The…