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Report: Supply chain constraints could undermine delivery of UK’s offshore wind ambitions
Commissioned by the Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ) and published by Baringa, the report warns that Britain will need to increase its coordination of supply chains if…
UK’s Deposit Return Scheme to launch in October 2027
…was first promised back in 2018 when the Government launched its Resources and Waste Strategy. Under such a scheme, customers are required to pay a small deposit when purchasing drinks,…
ClimatePartner introduces new solution for climate action
…provide transparency about all measures of their voluntary climate action commitments. Previous “carbon neutral” label to expire after transitional phase. In the fight against climate change, the voluntary commitment of…
Crocs pushes net-zero target back from 2030 to 2040
…that Crocs’ initial commitment to net-zero across by 2030, made in 2021, was “neither fast nor vast enough”. Nonetheless, it has amended the commitment to net-zero across all emissions scopes…
Businesses spur demand for emerging climate cleantech solutions worth $16bn annually
…29 founding member corporates across sectors including aviation, shipping, trucking, steel, cement, chemicals and aluminium. The Coalition now comprises 96 members, with more than 120 commitments to purchase near-zero emission…
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…
Activists or accountants?: Are sustainability professionals stuck in reporting mode?
…eager – to promote their commitments to sustainability. While this has helped many businesses strategise their approach to climate action in order to boost reputation and redefine purpose had has…
FMCG giants accused of greenwashing and urged to improve climate transition plans
…target for the whole value chain back in 2021. This built on an existing commitment to carbon-neutral global operations by 2030. The firm subsequently produced a Climate Transition Action Plan…
Fossil fuel finance and corporate inaction: Why are we still failing on SDG 13?
…commitments, the temperature rise is likely to exceed 2.6C by the close of the century. These figures may seem small but they have a dramatic impact on global weather systems….
Science-based nature targets for cities and Race to Zero updates: The 7 biggest stories from 6 December at COP28
…breakthrough agendas aimed at dramatically curbing emissions from these sectors. While key commitments on mobility were sparse, the day did deliver massive global coalitions on climate-resilient buildings and a huge…
WATCH: Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim on how COP28 can meaningfully support Indigenous-led climate solutions
…Because, then, we know it is direct access finance. Otherwise, this is only a commitment, and commitments will never defeat all the climate action we want to have.” Ibrahim noted…
Thousands of rapid EV chargers planned for English motorways
…connectivity and boost growth, while protecting the environment”. The plans reiterate National Highways’ existing commitments to reduce its own direct emissions to net-zero by 2030 and to reduce maintenance-related and…
Lower mortgage rates for energy-efficient homes tested with UK Government support
…announced today supports long-term commitments on energy efficiency, including an aim for all homes to meet at least Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) level C by 2035. “We are supporting these…
Cumbria coal mine: High Court U-turns, agrees to hearing on climate grounds
…breached its international commitment to the Paris Agreement. It may also, they will argue, undermine the delivery of the UK’s 2050 net-zero target and interim carbon budgets. Friends of the…
‘Consistency, clarity and cooperation’: Global green economy reacts to new ISSB standards
…with financial information, empowers investors and stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of a company’s performance and their commitment to driving sustainable value creation. We look forward to our continued…
OBR: UK’s current gas reliance likely to be as costly as net-zero transition
…report has indicated that the UK is off-track to deliver its near-term climate commitments. As such, inaction from Government “increases the risk of higher public investment being needed in future,”…
New Agriculture Act for Wales in bid to boost nature and farm resilience
…Welsh Government commitment to plant 86 million trees this decade. Farmers and landowners can access £32m of subsidies to help cover the costs of tree planting. While the benefits for…
Ofgem firming up plans to ramp up energy flexibility from homes and businesses
…with Government commitments. It can help save costs by avoiding infrastructure build-out and mitigating the need for renewable energy curtailment. New analysis from Cornwall Insight and Smart Energy GB this…
Next stop, EV: How First Bus is navigating the transition to a zero-emission fleet
…additional government funding again, that would be fabulous – but we made our 2035 commitment without expecting the government or other bodies to subsidise our approach.” She acknowledges that not…
Ikea and Unilever named as best-performing companies on climate advocacy
…global companies to help align government policy with the Paris agreement goals.” “Without corporate leadership, governments are unlikely to undertake decisive policy interventions that are the need of the hour….
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