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Amazon summit: Rainforest nations vow to halt deforestation, but delivery plans remain scant
…The outcome was a 10,000-word joint declaration on collaboration to tackle deforestation, but the declaration stipulates that each nation can draw up its own plans to halt deforestation by 2030….
COP28 Action Tracker: CEOs press for end to fossil fuels as King Charles gets go-ahead to attend climate summit
…England alone. Seven people are known to have died in flooding caused by the storm. Global moves A key breakthrough at COP27 was the creation of a loss and damage…
Natural capital: UK’s ecosystems valued at £1.5trn
…at least 16.5% tree and woodland cover by 2050 “As a former Health Secretary, I have seen the benefits that nature has for people’s physical and mental wellbeing,” Barclay said….
‘We’re sorry’: Water companies pledge £10bn to address sewage spills
Water UK, which represents England’s water companies, has pledged to invest £10bn this decade to modernise sewer infrastructure and reduce sewage overflows that spill out into waterways across the country….
Lower mortgage rates for energy-efficient homes tested with UK Government support
…homes. Another project, led by Ashman Bank, is developing a mortgage offer which enables buy-to-let landlords add the cost of energy improvements to their overall package. The UK’s climate advisors…
Therese Coffey calls on businesses to ‘shape efforts’ to deliver global nature goals
Coffey spoke to a host of businesses and investors at a Wildlife Trusts event hosted by Hogan Lovells. The Environment Secretary used the event to discuss progress against the 23…
UK Infrastructure Bank funnels £24m into Cornish Lithium
…A second EV Gigafactory in England is in the works for England. A third was in the pipeline for the North East but BritishVolt’s collapse means its site will likely…
45-minute masterclass: Integrating carbon credits into a climate action strategy – best practice for business
…navigate the evolving VCM landscape and how carbon credits can form part of a holistic climate strategy. Discussion points Navigating the global carbon credit landscape Understanding what the latest voluntary…
Sodexo outlines plans to cut ties with suppliers lagging on climate
Sodexo UK & Ireland has stated that it will stop working with suppliers that have not made “tangible progress” to measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in 2030….
ENGAGE 2024: The Sustainability Reporting and Communications Sessions
The way sustainability and net-zero progress is reported and communicated has radically changed. Changing regulation and standardisation is making for an increasingly complex non-financial reporting landscape. Meanwhile, investors, customers and…
‘Age of the CFO’: Why finance officers are key to sustainability success
The emergence of CFOs as pivotal figures in the corporate sustainability landscape is underpinned by a confluence of compelling factors. The imperative to address climate change, a monumental challenge demanding…
Chris Skidmore requests emergency debate on North Sea oil and gas as criticism for Sunak rolls in
Sunak made a speech in Scotland today (31 July), announcing measures intended to improve the UK’s energy security. He and Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps will host meetings this week…
Sewage spills: UK Government and water regulator may have broken environmental law
…failing our rivers and all those who use them,” he elaborated. “The OEP’s announcement today is a welcome step towards remedying regulatory failure and improving the health of England’s waterways.”…
£230m tranche of Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding opened
…Callanan said the new funding will help build on “fantastic progress so far” in reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Callanan was until recently co-chair of the Government’s Energy…
National Grid to fast-track connections for 19 battery storage projects
…operator and wider industry to unlock clean energy capacity in England and Wales.” The news comes as the House of Commons Energy Security and Net-Zero Committee conducts its inquiry into…
Lidl launches city-wide drinks packaging recycling scheme
Shoppers will be able to deposit any single-use drinks packaging made from either PET plastic or aluminium, between 100ml and three litres in size. Barcodes must be attached and readable….
Programme to scale corporate science-based targets for nature reaches milestone
…their impacts on nature, including biodiversity. The standard introduces new disclosures concerning the direct drivers of biodiversity loss, encompassing aspects such as land use, climate change, overexploitation, pollution and invasive…
World Water Day: What makes a successful corporate water stewardship plan?
…water for the long term. Protect and improve watershed sustainability through our Natural Water Sanctuaries. This includes the Peatland Water Sanctuary in Scotland and the Kentucky watersheds that supply pristine…
Enfinium to invest £200m to add carbon capture to energy-from-waste plant
…of waste from landfill. According to the National Infrastructure Commission, emissions from energy from waste plants are lower per tonne of waste compared to landfill. With CCS installed, Parc Adfer…
Local opposition forces relocation of UK’s hydrogen village trials
…home heating in the future. Switching to 100% hydrogen will require extensive changes to gas storage and transport networks. But blends could be used as a drop-in solution. Gas companies…
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