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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…
SCI unveils roadmap to boost R&D investment for net-zero transition
…Chancellor announced the ‘Mansion House reforms,’ which entail an agreement among nine major UK pension providers to allocate 5% of their assets to unlisted equities by 2030. While the reforms…
Records broken for UK’s energy flexibility markets
…contracted in the form of demand reduction, whereby payments are made to energy users that reduce their energy consumption or totally switch off at times of high demand. Demand reduction…
Why Assessing Transformer Health is Critical for Utilities, Businesses, and Consumers
…load profiles. The dashboard then allows the user to model other forecasts for aging based on chosen load profiles. The ease-of-use and ability of EcoStruxure Transformer Expert to simplify these…
Sky backs plastic-free chewing gum and insect-based pet food in greener advertising push
…in media value to support advertisement production. Among them is Upcircle Beauty, a London-based skincare and beauty brand making products from upcycled materials. For example, used coffee grounds are made…
Government reportedly planning parliamentary vote on ZEV mandate amid green policy flux
…a vote on the mandate in the parliament. This would involve implementing the less frequently used “affirmative” approach, demanding the mandate’s approval through voting processes in both the House of…
John Laing Group launches new sustainability strategy including stronger biodiversity risk assessments
…to its sustainability strategy in its latest annual sustainability report. Six pillars make up the strategy: climate, resource use, biodiversity, communities, responsible business and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Under…
SSE Renewables launches 150MW battery storage project
…“Ferrybridge used to be a coal site; but today we’ve evolved to building a 150MW flexible battery asset that can store the energy we need to help get to net-zero.”…
E.ON issues €1.5bn green bond package for energy transition
…will be used to support E.ON’s energy transition plans for 2024. The company’s Green Bond Framework outlines projects eligible for support from the bond proceeds, including wind and solar power…
UK urged to accelerate transition away from gas as Ofgem firms up new price cap
…security using technologies such as electric cars and heating systems. They can also participate by timing their energy use for off-peak times. The National Grid Electricity System Operator worked with…
IMF: Fossil fuel subsidies reached record high of $7trn in 2022
…reveals that $7trn, the equivalent of 7% of GDP, was allocated to these subsidies during the 2022 calendar year. For context, around 4% of global GDP is used to support…
Aviation industry leaders join forces to drive low-carbon innovation
…greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions such as aviation, aluminium, chemicals, concrete, shipping, steel, and trucking. It also supports direct air capture (DAC) of carbon dioxide. FMC’s programme head Nancy Gillis said:…
Businesses encouraged to tackle ‘hidden’ emissions from banking
…today (29 August) by the Initiative. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s guidance on measuring and reporting indirect (Scope 3) emissions does not cover corporate banking. “This guide addresses a problem that…
UK considers withdrawal from ‘outdated’ international energy treaty
…add a clause to withdraw from the Treaty to the Energy Bill, currently passing through the House of Lords. Skidmore has stated that the UK’s withdrawal “cannot come soon enough”….
Six green policy priorities for new Energy Security and Net-Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho
…should be mindful that MPs want to have their say on the announcements and rumours from Government on green policy that have happened while the House of Parliament was closed….
Report warns of $18trn investment gap to deliver net-zero energy transition
…for energy and land-use systems tailored towards net-zero would reach $275trn and around $9.2trn annually, almost three times greater than the current annual spend. An additional $1trn on today’s annual…
O2 Arena turns to carbon removals to address carbon footprint of concerts
…the feasibility of adding the process to other events. It will also draw up best-practice advice that could be used by other venues, promoters and performers. AEG Europe’s sustainability director…
Why geospatial data is critical to climate change adaptation
…scientists, and journalists monitor change to more effectively manage land and infrastructure, steward natural resources, protect the environment, and prepare for emergencies. With a fleet of hundreds of satellites in…
Moving forward after World Water Week 2023
…use of this natural capital, the economic ramifications of water use are unlikely to be a corporate priority. It’s also quite unlike carbon or plastics; you can’t simply offset your…
Report: Business giants fall short on regenerative agriculture commitments
…“From soybeans to fish food, the agri-food sector is a significant driver of biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions as it turns commodities into the food on our plates. “FAIRR’s…
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