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28 voices on COP28: What we want from the climate summit (part 1)
…explore strategies for ensuring that COP28 becomes the most successful climate summit to date. Lee McDonough, director general, Net-Zero, Nuclear and International, Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ): “This…
Oil and gas loopholes and forest carbon credits: The 7 biggest stories from the World Leaders Summit (day two) at COP28
…Gas Decarbonisation Charter. Its requirements include ending routine flaring by 2030 and reaching net-zero operational emissions by 2050. Immediately, NGOs questioned why the Charter makes no mention of Scope 3…
Now available to watch back on-demand: edie’s webinar on net-zero buildings
…transition to net-zero carbon buildings. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE WEBINAR ON-DEMAND Globally, the global built environment is responsible for almost 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions and 50% of…
Report: EU must treble pace of low-carbon energy transition to meet climate pledges
As such, the bloc needs to accelerate and expand programmes that are working well, while making further interventions. If not, it risks missing its binding climate goals including net-zero carbon…
Mission Possible: To Net-Zero and Beyond in Retail
This new report explores the drivers and challenges facing retail organisations on the road to net-zero and what steps can be taken to deliver change that benefits planet and society….
Why geospatial data is critical to climate change adaptation
…key to reaching net-zero Tracking these climate variables is vital to provide reliable, objective evidence to monitor and measure climatic changes and efforts to mitigate their effects. In order to…
Beyond greenwashing and greenhushing: Are we finally entering the green implementation era?
…corporate net-zero pledges swept across the globe. As of June 2023, over 9,000 companies had committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the UN Race to Zero…
ISSB and EU to streamline sustainability reporting with new guidance material
The guidance illustrates the alignment achieved between the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB Standards) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). At its essence, this…
easyJet trials hydrogen refuelling at Bristol Airport in ‘UK first’
…by 2040.” The Jet Zero Strategy In 2022, the Government published its Jet Zero Strategy, committing the international aviation and the domestic aviation sectors to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050…
Sustainability Uncovered episode 13: Offshore wind pledges, green finance progress and a COP28 preview
…conversation with the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials’ (PCAF) project manager for financing towards net-zero buildings, Nagadarsan Suresh. He talks the edie team through how top-line net-zero financed emissions commitments…
Net-Zero Awards: Winner Case Studies
…esteemed panel of Net-Zero Awards judges. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, and finalists – together, these entrants are proving that businesses can lead the way and net-zero can…
Network Rail pledges £45bn strategic spend with focus on climate adaptation
Network Rail has launched a five-year plan, with an investment of £45.4bn, aimed at creating a more efficient and environmentally friendly railway network that can withstand the challenges posed by…
Pension reforms to unlock £50bn for businesses, but lack green focus
…yet have a net-zero plan or policy. Moreover, only one-fifth of SMEs are measuring and reporting progress to cut emissions in a standard way. Some believe that the new proposals…
Government to delay biodiversity net-gain requirements for buildings
…the spate of delays and reversals in environmental policy, from net zero plans to attempts to weaken protection for rivers. Instead, Government should expedite net gain regulations, support Local Authorities…
Coca Cola’s ‘Recycle Me’ campaign and Ikea’s eco-awareness initiative: The sustainability success stories of the week
…“Bring Energy is committed to leading the way in the UK to create new jobs and support the wider net-zero transition to decarbonise and upgrade existing networks.” SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP: Ikea…
City of London Corporation set to reach net-zero operational emissions by 2027
The City of London Corporation has revealed that it has achieved a 66% reduction in its net carbon emissions since 2018/19, putting it on course to achieve net-zero in its…
There’s no net-zero without SMEs – but they need more support
…their agility and potential for innovation in supply chains, and wide sectoral spread, these businesses with under 500 employees are vital to global efforts to deliver the net zero transition….
Supply chain sustainability network launched with support of 40+ organisations
…Have Time, and Youth4Planet. Related report with free download: Scope 3 Spotlight – how to progress towards a net-zero value chain Related news: Dozens of universities to pilot supply chain…
‘This is possible’: IEA calls for faster growth on international clean energy
…to track whether net-zero emissions can be delivered globally by 2050. The tracker finds that the majority of analysed technologies are not yet on a path consistent with net-zero emissions…
Pension funds ‘dramatically underestimating’ climate risks, researchers warn
A new report from the Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition (EEIST) project, led by the University of Exeter, found that current net-zero transition models used by pension funds…
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