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UK ‘risks missing out on £230bn opportunity’ without refreshed industrial strategy
…the UK Government developing and delivering a new, modern industrial strategy. This strategy would focus on the industries which Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has identified as a priority for future growth,…
The state of corporate climate finance in 2023: Nine key facts and stats
…for a long time, especially in the energy price crisis. 4) Survey respondents said that clear and consistent policy and regulatory approaches from the Government would help to address this…
Dale Vince unveils plans to launch new green airline
…time.” SAF debate In launching Ecojet, Vince is taking a stance against the UK Government’s approach to low-carbon aviation, which centres on efficiency improvements and the ever-increasing use of Sustainable…
‘Game-changing’: Ocado pilots digital deposit return scheme to incentivise recycling
…can recycle packaging through kerbside collections. National DRS The Government estimates that the UK uses approximately 14 billion plastic drinks bottles and nine billion cans annually, with a significant portion…
Vattenfall pauses major Norfolk offshore wind farm as costs climb higher
…need to seek a new development pathway for its entire Norfolk Zone, which includes two additional offshore wind farms – Vanguard East and Vanguard West. Government support Norfolk Boreas was…
ZeroAvia welcomes successful zero-emission hydrogen aircraft testing
…which is partly funded by the UK Government. Minister for Industry & Economic Security Nusrat Ghani MP said: “ZeroAvia is making fantastic progress in pioneering zero-emission flight, and I want…
Coal consumption reached an all-time high in 2022, IEA confirms
…will from governments, development banks and other entities seeking to eradicate poverty and gender inequality.” $8bn is less than 1% of what governments spent in 2022 globally on energy affordability….
Where are they now? Catching up with edie’s first 30 Under 30 class of sustainability pioneers
…new role was at NHS Property Services – the Government-owned company overseeing more than 3,000 healthcare sites across the UK. Rhea still works for NHS Property Services and will soon…
HGV levy revival includes green exemption for zero-emission models
…enforcement agencies have been tasked with monitoring compliance and will issue a £300 roadside fine to offenders. In February 2019, the UK Government introduced lower levies for less-polluting vehicles, but…
UK Infrastructure Bank funnels £24m into Cornish Lithium
…could contribute to the UK Government’s levelling up agenda as well as its vision to scale low-carbon industries. Cornish Lithium is aiming to employ more than 300 people in Cornwall…
Cumbria Coal Mine court hearing pushed back
…in by the UK Government in early 2021 on the grounds of the potential climate impact of the use of the extracted coal. Ministers asked for a full assessment of…
UK’s largest community-owned solar farm supported by local councils
…committee members have unanimously backed the project, according to the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service. The Welsh Government still needs to make a final decision. Input from Flintshire County Council…
From World Water Week to Spain’s coal power phase-out: The sustainability success stories of the week
…decline in the US and Europe, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The Spanish government this week approved utility Endesa’s proposal to close its As Pontes coal plant by…
Report: Slow heat pump roll out to cost UK £65m in export opportunities annually
…With clear signals from Government on the future of heating at home, we can take our expertise abroad and get ahead on heat pumps before we lose our place amongst…
Indian business giants urge G20 to reach ambitious agreement on climate
…underscored the pressing requirement for worldwide collaboration against escalating climate change. The letter emphasises the necessity for government action and long-term policy clarity, enabling companies to boldly commit to comprehensive…
EU countries divided over proposed corporate accountability rules
…last December and, as a result, many countries have yet to finalise their position in view of the Parliament’s report. Opinions divided The “process of opinion-forming in the federal government…
We cannot achieve the SDGs without accelerated commitment from the private sector
…and food systems, in particular, is hugely complex and dependent on the farmers, entrepreneurs and companies who supply our needs as consumers. Governments can negotiate, legislate and regulate. They can…
Water companies plan £96bn investment to overhaul sewers and cut back on leakage and spills
…Last month, Lords urged the Government to back up its pledge to leverage billions of pounds of private investment in water infrastructure with an action plan, accusing Ministers of ‘lacking…
UK’s clean energy market to double to £46bn, but policy rollbacks hamper sector confidence
…not an ‘either-or’ decision. In fact, it goes hand in hand. I would urge the Government to recognise the opportunities on offer for our country and finally match their warm…
Report: UK’s floating offshore wind pipeline grows by one-third in a year
…is intensifying rapidly. “We urgently need a step-change from our partners in Government to ensure that this cutting-edge industry can attract billions in investment to boost deployment and build up…
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