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Registration open for afternoon of circular economy webinars
…crisis and the net-zero transition. Discussion points Waste and net-zero: How transitioning to a circular economy can support your decarbonisation goals Can the circular economy respond to the cost-of-living crisis?…
“Guiding compass to 1.5C”: COP29 presidency unveils plans for global climate action
…nations on the frontlines of the climate crisis. This pledge was formally ratified in 2015; however, the full $100bn per year has not yet been delivered in any given year….
EU quietly shelves REACH regulation on toxic chemicals
…a letter to the Commission last year, the EU’s chemical industry council (CEFIC) warned about the impact of rising energy prices on the sector, saying the energy crisis resulting from…
#SustyTalk: Anthesis’ CEO Stuart McLachlan on transitions and transformational change
…cost of living crisis and beyond. It launched in the early stages of the pandemic in 2020 and has continued since then, keeping us connected to the leaders who are…
Farmers and charities call on businesses to step up to tackle nature crisis
…rallying cry for the public to have its say on how to respond to the ecological crisis. The People’s Plan for Nature aims to give people from all walks of…
Rich nations pressed for clarity on $100bn climate finance pledge to Global South
…had to grapple with the economic fallout of the pandemic and with the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war, including high energy and fertiliser prices. But CARE’s report also speaks to…
Pension funds neglecting biodiversity in investment decisions
…with only 38% having invested to date. Some struggle to view it as an isolated risk from the climate crisis, while 38% do not believe that nature falls within their…
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…
Short-termism and seeking silver bullets: Why businesses still aren’t preparing for environmental risks
…crisis and nature loss. It also looks at how different kinds of corporate advocacy are needed to tackle the biggest challenges of our times. Businesses are already dealing with environment-related…
Report: Nature restoration can unlock €1.8bn in benefits for EU businesses
This is based on the research convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. The Leaders Group comprises industry giants such as Coca Cola, Salesforce, Unilever, EDF Energy…
Report: Insurers continue to support oil and gas expansion while withdrawing cover for climate-hit communities
…low-income countries and communities which have contributed least to the climate emergency. “Insurance companies are now abandoning customers affected by climate risks, yet they continue to fuel the climate crisis…
From flooding to wildfires: Why 2024’s elections will make or break Europe’s climate adaptation policies
…safeguard their economies and populations from the physical impacts of the climate crisis. Setting out a top-line, strategic focus Both the CCC and the EEA are warning that policymakers broadly…
One EV registered every minute in the UK
…1.951 million units, due to the cost-of-living crisis. Nonetheless, the SMMT predicts that plug-in vehicles will account for 30% of 2024’s new car registrations. B2B van and car sales continue…
Report: 8 in 10 British retailers see revenue boost from resale or rental
…constraints amid the cost-of-living crisis. Promisingly, 82% of the retailers that had already implemented a recommerce offering had seen a revenue boost from doing so. The survey covered a mix…
Political instability undermining sustainable business investments in UK, survey finds
These are some of the headline findings of the most recent edition of edie’s Sustainable Business Tracker – a quarterly survey polling sustainability professionals and energy managers to track their…
Tech industry struggling to align aspirations with sustainability planning
…cloud computing, industrial machinery, energy solutions, aerospace and defence, among others. According to the survey, 80% of engineers believe that they can help tackle the climate crisis through engineering jobs,…
How can you tell whether a business is truly leading on net-zero in 2024?
…the climate crisis. Ripple effects Another highly effective motivator for executives, a sustainability professional in the entertainment industry noted, is the fear of falling behind competitors and therefore missing out…
Toshiba: Regenerative Innovation Centre in Germany
…team will focus on solutions for Toshiba’s offerings in renewable energy, energy efficiency and low-carbon hydrogen. Those working on digital platforms will explore how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and…
To craft an authentic green messaging strategy, start with why
…carbon emissions. They will also talk about how they’re doing it: rethinking packaging, focusing on energy efficiency, revising their supplier’s net zero policies, and more. But it’s less common for…
Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) Joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development
…our belief that food systems can be a vital part of the solution to the climate and nature crisis, creating value for all stakeholders—from businesses, to farmers, to financiers, and…
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