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EU Parliament and member states reach deal on corporate due diligence law
Proposed by the European Commission in February 2022 after pressure from the European Parliament, the CSDDD aims to hold big companies responsible for violations of human rights and environmental standards…
Solar panel breakthroughs and sensors fighting food waste: The best green innovations of January 2024
…first innovation this month is a next-generation solar panel that has set a new standard for solar conversion efficiency. Elsewhere, another startup is focused on solar panel performance in a…
Pandora shifts to 100% recycled silver and gold ahead of schedule
…a result of the changes. The firm has set a 2040 net-zero target and supporting 2030 emissions reductions goals aligned with the Science-Based Targets Initiative’s 1.5C pathway and has stated…
As EU nations row over CSDDD, UK auditors outline revamped code to enhance ESG performance
…governance standards. The new draft Code proposes that internal auditors should not be able to deem risks relating to climate change and other environmental sustainability issues beyond their remit. They…
From CSDDD to decarbonising heavy industry: Recapping a bumper week for green policy in the EU
…sorting and recycling. Nations, meanwhile, will need to extend their networks of collection and recycling infrastructure. NGOs including Zero Waste Europe had been hoping for time-bound, numerical targets to prevent…
UK Government rejects calls to widen ban on deforestation-linked imports
…NHS or the Prison Service. At present, these bodies can choose whether to fully align with Government Buying Standards or not. These standards set clear sustainability requirements for several forest…
Nissan’s EV affordability pledge and Dr Martens’ upcycled shoes: The sustainability success stories of the week
…reporting with the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) first two standards in 2025. The standards, launched last summer, provide a general baseline and a more climate-focused framework for corporate sustainability…
How should companies prepare for the EU’s Green Claims Directive?
…broad definition of “green claims”, some have already commented that this could potentially apply to a company’s net-zero or other emissions reduction targets (if being used in a marketing communication…
BSI launches updated sustainable events standards which could be used for UN climate COPs
…which account for most of the event supply chain. The standard has been developed in line with global sustainability frameworks, goals and reporting standards such as the United Nations Sustainability…
British public willing to switch banks over poor environmental and social investments
…in net-zero carbon emission companies. Additionally, 54% of the respondents would consider switching banks if their bank invested in businesses with inadequate labour and human rights standards. Almost three-quarters (73%)…
12 organisations partner with TNFD to scope out global nature-related data facility
…included on the use of scenario analysis for nature-related issues. The final draft also draws on other relevant standards including the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and the Global Reporting…
UK’s heat pump grant scheme set for overhaul to encourage uptake
…standards on energy efficiency. If they do not meet these standards, they will need to install insulation before re-applying. The Government is proposing that the energy efficiency standard be removed…
Nature meets business: What does the TNFD mean for the private sector?
…the government has pushed back on its net-zero commitments, the business sector will remain steadfast in pursuing the net-zero pathway, which necessitates parallel commitments to both climate and nature preservation….
ENGAGE 2024: The Sustainability Reporting and Communications Sessions
The way sustainability and net-zero progress is reported and communicated has radically changed. Changing regulation and standardisation is making for an increasingly complex non-financial reporting landscape. Meanwhile, investors, customers and…
Now available on-demand: edie’s online sustainability reporting and communications sessions
The way sustainability and net-zero progress are reported and communicated has radically changed. Changing regulations and standardisation is making for an increasingly complex non-financial reporting landscape. Meanwhile, investors, customers and…
Willmott Dixon Interiors: Green Building/Infrastructure Project of the Year
…The Challenge: Willmott Dixon Interiors faced the challenge of transforming 10 Brindleyplace into a sustainable office space while meeting stringent net-zero and energy efficiency targets. This required overcoming regulatory changes…
Crown Commercial Service and Cabinet Office: Partnership and Collaboration of the Year
…The Challenge: The vast majority of the Government’s carbon footprint comes from its suppliers, making decarbonising the supply chain critical for achieving net-zero by 2050. Understanding the critical role suppliers…
British Airways and Standard Chartered back carbon removals finance pilot
…required to reach net-zero for domestic flights by 2040, and for international flights by 2050. British Airways has been investing in next-gen carbon removal solutions since 2019 and, through to…
BRYT ENERGY & WATTSTOR PARTNER FOR LAUNCH OF ‘MARKETSHIELD’
…left out of the energy picture due to their size, yet have much to contribute to the net zero energy transition and much to gain from the savings opportunities. We…
Power your business beyond waste: CPD Workshop
…products we use every day. To reach Net Zero targets, businesses will need to target both energy efficiency and renewables, as well as efficient resource and waste management. This workshop…
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