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Environmental professionals warn of burnout due to high workloads and low pay
…organisations hiring unqualified staff to ease workloads and minimise costs. This may get tasks done in the short run but could jeapordise progress in the longer term. Prospect’s senior deputy…
45-minute masterclass: Leveraging onsite solar generation on the path to net-zero
…management systems (EMS). As one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable energy, onsite solar represents a key enabler for businesses to slash emissions, cut costs and boost resilience. But the…
90% reduction by 2040: Corporates press EU for more aggressive decarbonisation targets
…It will also help to cement the EU’s position as an attractive choice for international investors in low-carbon energy, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, hydrogen and nature-based solutions. Meeting the 2040…
Report: UK falling behind in global low-carbon hydrogen race
That is according to a new report from the Energy Networks Association (ENA) – a trade body representing the UK’s electricity and gas distribution network operators. The report assesses how…
Major aviation sector players team up for new hydrogen alliance
…publishing a “clear and deliverable pathway” to using hydrogen in commercial aviation without jeapordising the Government’s existing commitments on energy security and costs. Last April, the UK Government doubled its…
Working lunch: Just Eat for Business trials carbon labelling
…costs or existing sustainability-related expertise. Some restaurants, Rabadia confirmed, said they would consider changing recipes to reduce their impact. Earlier this year, separately, fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca removed steak…
UK’s first low-carbon heating apprenticeship secures funding from Westminster
…installed low-carbon heating and/or rooftop solar during the first half of 2023. While these technologies are proving popular, research has revealed repeatedly that the upfront costs of heat pumps are…
Climate crisis set to jeapordise major fashion production hubs, retailers warned
…in these and many other hotspots that apparel brands and retailers depend on for production. “But no one is factoring the on-the-ground costs of climate breakdown into their planning. The…
Mars unveils net-zero roadmap backed with $1bn three-year spending plan
…Mars will “accelerate” its investments. These include transitioning to renewable energy not only in its operations, but across supply chains. There is also an emphasis placed on using Mars’ scale…
Amazon launches seller sustainability hub and makes first direct air capture investments
…$925m of credits this decade. Developers will need to prove that their carbon capture and storage costs are $100 per tonne or less to benefit from this investment. Elsewhere, the…
Does the UK need a Regenerative Farming Task Force to boost biodiversity?
…option for additional sums to cover investment costs as they switch to new farming practices. The scheme should be guaranteed for at least seven years to enable those practicing regenerative…
Accounting bodies urge UK Government to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals
…costs of inaction to the businesses and organisations we lead and advise, so we urge the government to take steps to put us back on track. We are ready to…
UK ranked fifth for EV market preparedness, despite policy slip ups
…number of EVs they produce, but some politicians and lobbyists argue that it will incur too many additional costs for manufacturers. Concerns also persist over the quality and availability of…
Appeal granted in legal challenge to Sizewell C nuclear power plant
…project by then-Energy-Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng against the advice of the Examining Authority (EA). Part of the reason for the EA’s advice was that the plans for the plant did not…
Climate Crisis: Will we ever get to the heart of the challenge?
…transformation: “Achieving net zero CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions requires systems transformations across all sectors and contexts, including scaling up renewable energy while phasing out all unabated fossil fuels, ending…
Time to deliver: The Net-Zero Carbon Action Sessions
…achieving net-zero Identifying which technologies and systems are most viable for your business Utilising demand-response mechanisms to increase resilience and cut costs in the midst of the energy prices crisis…
Lego shelves plans for recycled PET bricks over carbon concerns
…level of durability as virgin materials. These add-ins would make processing and drying more energy-intensive, The Lego Group’s head of sustainability Tim Brooks told the Financial Times. Another carbon challenge…
UK tweaks ZEV mandate in line with 2035 ban on new petrol and diesels
…to delay the ban to 2035, stating an intention to ease costs on households. He stated a need to give industry more time to prepare and also argued that a…
MPs call for updated Carbon Budget plans following Sunak’s net-zero policy changes
…binary choice between those who oppose net zero policies on the grounds of excessive costs, excessive burdens or rejection of the evidence of climate change, and those who demand change…
Report: UK’s floating offshore wind pipeline grows by one-third in a year
…instrumental in maximising deployment, reducing costs, and incentivising investments in domestic supply chains. This year’s CfD auction did not secure any new floating wind capacity, despite 250MW of shovel-ready capacity…
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