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Off-road electric trucks and Britain’s ‘most sustainable’ neighbourhood: The sustainability success stories of the week
Published every week, this series charts how businesses and sustainability professionals are working to achieve their ‘Mission Possible’ across the campaign’s five key pillars – energy, resources, infrastructure, mobility and…
Ship-based carbon capture and microwave EV range boosters: The best green innovations of February 2024
The share of electric cars in total sales more than tripled between 2020 and 2022. But despite this explosive progress, ‘range anxiety’ continues to be a concern for consumers considering…
Aldi’s AI recycling tracker and Spain’s clampdown on short-haul flights: The sustainability success stories of the week
…this week. ENERGY: GSK to meet half of European electricity needs with new Spanish solar farms As it works towards using 100% renewable electricity by 2030, pharmaceutical giant GSK has…
Green hydrogen innovation competition opens with £500,000 funding pot
Up to £500,000 of funding is available through the competition, to be shared among a maximum of five projects. Applicants have until 14 April to submit their bids. The UK…
Ocean habitat restoration schemes and AI to tackle food waste: The sustainability success stories of the week
…will reduce its annual emissions footprint by at least 15,000 kilos. Trials at ten locations in Europe resulted in a 22% reduction in food waste. Accor’s vice president for luxury,…
UK adding more than enough green jobs to counteract shrinking of oil and gas sector
Within the same timeframe, the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) positions in the oil and gas industry have decreased by 28%. This is a loss of around 8,500 jobs in…
Lessons from France: How to kickstart net-zero
…extending from the Atlantic coast to Paris will be linked to the heavy industries of Central Europe and seamlessly integrated into the broader European gas network. Additionally, carbon capture, utilisation,…
National Grid unveils £60bn investment plan to turbocharge net-zero power grid
The new £58bn investment plan proposes a set of financial levers that would enable the electricity grid to meet growing demand while decarbonising to ensure the Government’s commitment to a…
Nissan’s EV affordability pledge and Dr Martens’ upcycled shoes: The sustainability success stories of the week
…models. Market analysts predict a fierce price war in the coming years with firms based overseas likely to be able to undercut European businesses. Nissan this week vowed to reduce…
Walmart and Cargill forge ahead with new renewable energy deals
Earlier this year, Walmart announced an ambition to support the delivery of 10GW of new clean energy generation projects by 2030 and set out a strategic vision to support community…
Clean energy transition risks ‘U-turns and detours’ in all regions
…present either ‘high’ or ‘very high’ levels of uncertainty that an orderly energy transition can occur. This sentiment was particularly pronounced in Europe, doubtless due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Commodity…
UK Government delays planning decision on mega-solar farm for fourth time
Energy Security and Net-Zero Secretary Clare Coutinho has re-set the statutory deadline for determining the development consent order (DCO) for the Sunnica Energy Farm, with the planning inspectorate confirming that…
Graham Stuart steps down from DESNZ to focus on general election campaign
Stuart stated in a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, which he released on social media on Friday (12 April), that he wanted to focus on re-winning his seat in…
#SustyTalk: Rotterdam Vice Mayor Chantal Zeegers on delivering a just energy transition
…in homes. Rotterdam is the industrial hub of the Netherlands. Its port is the busiest in Europe in terms of annual cargo tonnage, and generates around one-tenth of the nation’s…
Registration open for online masterclass on building the business case for onsite solutions
Taking place on Tuesday 14 May at 1pm, this 45-minute masterclass will provide the audience with actions and insight to better invest in onsite solutions. ——-REGISTER FOR THE MASTERCLASS HERE—–…
‘Too little, too late’: G7 nations agree to phase out unabated coal by 2035
After a series of discussions in Turin, Italy, the G7 forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US, have agreed on new commitments and programmes…
Navigating the Net Zero Energy Transition - what businesses need to know: read e-guide 1 now
The world is moving from an energy system based on fossil fuels, to one powered by renewables – and businesses have a major part to play in the transition. While…
Part 3 out now: Navigating the net zero energy transition – lead the way
…As new technological innovations become more easily available and the idea of an energy system based around renewables becomes more realistic, businesses want to know what their next steps are….
Bboxx: Affordable tech-driven service for clean cooking devices in Africa
At A Glance: Who: Bboxx What: Clean cooking solutions Where: Rwanda and the DRC Why: Improve living standards while reducing fossil fuel usage When: September 2023 The challenge More than…
Hong Kong: Floating solar farm to respond to land-use constraints
At a Glance Who: The Government of the Hong Kong SAR, Binnies Hong Kong (part of the RSK Group) What: Floating solar farm project at Plover Cove Reservoir Where: Plover…
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