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Food waste inflicts $1trn economic loss on global scale, UN report warns
…hungry today as food is wasted across the world. “Not only is this a major development issue, but the impacts of such unnecessary waste are causing substantial costs to the…
‘Culture war’ on low-carbon transport overstated, survey finds
…and their general outlook on policy. Across all demographics, the majority of people have changed their transport habits over the past two years due to rising fuel costs and increasing…
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UN: Increased recycling efforts failing to keep pace with boom in e-waste
…concerted efforts taken to prevent waste this decade, the benefits would outweigh the costs by 38%. Key benefits would include reduced public health spending and the reuse of rare earth…
Is plastic pollution a blind spot in corporate sustainability disclosures?
…financial risk in the 2040s if governments require them to cover waste management costs at expected volumes. And the Minderoo Foundation estimates that companies are likely to be ordered to…
Most SMEs feel unable to deliver climate ambitions due to lack of government support
…driver of customer/client retention. While 52% of those surveyed associate reducing emissions with reducing costs, there is widespread concern over the affordability of low-carbon technology options and process changes due…
Report: Supply chain constraints could undermine delivery of UK’s offshore wind ambitions
Commissioned by the Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ) and published by Baringa, the report warns that Britain will need to increase its coordination of supply chains if…
Used electric car sales in UK reach record highs
…body has advocated for policy interventions such as a VAT cut for new electric vehicles – partly to make up for a hike in upfront costs due to the Plug-In…
Green divestment: After fossil fuels, will meat and dairy be the next target?
…wealthy nations like the UK and EU member states, the World Bank argues, meat and dairy subsidies are keeping costs artificially low. “The full cost pricing of animal-sourced food to…
UK considers axing VAT on battery storage co-located with home solar
…has been estimated that if just 5% of the UK’s suitable roof space on commercial buildings were covered with solar installation, businesses would collectively save £12.6bn on annual energy costs….
‘Sustainable by design’: Inside P&G’s Vault to shape sustainable behaviour change
…the role that consumer engagement can have in reducing emissions – and in some cases saving households money on energy costs. Sticking with dishwashing as an example, Fairy is educating…
JLR forges ahead with plans for UK EV Gigafactory
…energy costs and post-Brexit trade frictions. But today (19 July), it has officially decided to make the £4bn investment in the 40GW factory in the UK. It is being reported…
‘Opted for the least ambitious option’: Government lambasted over Future Homes consultation
…5% of the UK’s suitable roof space on commercial buildings were covered with solar installations, businesses would collectively save £12.6bn on annual energy costs. “We’re disappointed that, despite such a…
Government at odds over contradicting Rosebank oilfield claims
…Government is now seemingly contradicting its own stance that approval of Rosebank would improve UK energy security, therefore helping households against rising energy costs. As recorded in written statements from…
UK Government not serious about closing EV Gigafactory gap, MPs worry
…“And nor did the Government take our advice providing long-term certainty on energy costs for battery makers, or the designation of key sites for building the gigafactories of the future.”…
Stellantis invests £10m in UK EV manufacturing, calls on Government for more support
…been calling for a broader and more long-term focus that also addresses issues like rising energy costs, securing skilled workers and competing with subsidies on offer in markets such as…
Private sector launches nationwide research programme to drive UK’s net-zero agenda
…and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in reducing energy costs and emissions as a part of their net-zero transition. Recently, the UKBCH announced a partnership with BT aimed at assisting SMEs in…
Driving the green agenda at a local level
…such, beyond reducing energy costs and improving residents’ health, the focus on green housing will create additional benefits through job creation and skills development at a local level. To support…
Automakers facing £660m in costs due to sluggish EV rollouts
…in borrowing costs in order to meet the regulation. New Automotive’s chief executive Ben Nelmes said: “Electric cars are so popular that manufacturers cannot produce enough of them to meet…
Investors severely underestimating plastics-related risks, report warns
…gas firms, chemicals companies, packaging producers and consumer goods majors. The headline conclusion is that liabilities and litigation costs relating to plastics could potentially exceed $100bn by the end of…
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