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‘Appalling lack of progress’ made at latest UN biodiversity talks
…particularly unhelpful, stalling progress nearly every step of the way”. Overall, just 93 of the attending nations have formally stated a commitment to an agreement which would end nature loss…
Sadiq Khan: Savvy UK businesses will stay focused on net-zero despite current crises
…edie also asked Khan about businesses which may see the potential benefits of making net-zero commitments, but be reluctant to act due to the pervasive narrative which posits decarbonisation as…
A ‘scientific necessity’: Businesses warned over ignoring deforestation on road to net-zero
…in their supply chains, as a core part of delivering on their net-zero commitments if we’re to have any chance of fulfilling the goals of the Paris Agreement and keeping…
How P&G Fabric & Home Care make its ingredients work for our planet
…on sustainability impacts such as the choice of temperature, we know we can really make a difference. P&G’s commitment to innovating with safe and sustainable ingredients to deliver a superior…
Business leaders unaware of climate impacts of pension schemes
…in.” Last year, the chairs of 14 corporate pension funds including Tesco, Unilever, BT and Pennon made a joint commitment to halve portfolio emissions by 2030 and bring them to…
How can the world transition to net-zero concrete?
…commitments covering 30% of concrete procurement volumes by 2025 and 50% by 2030. Businesses which do not directly procure concrete are also participating at this stage. Their role will be…
8 in 10 meat and dairy investors fear stranded assets due to climate inaction
…The commitment followed on from the publication of the Government’s proposal for the forthcoming National Food Strategy. These proposals proved almost universally unpopular, with most measures recommended through the Dimbleby…
Making finance teams sustainability experts: Exploring Holcim’s €850m sustainability-linked bond
…commitment towards sustainability and incentivizes companies to reach their targets.” Set in science Holcim is one of many firms to have ventured down the route of linking sustainability performance to…
Conservative Party members broadly support net-zero and want next PM to focus on insulation and renewables, surveys find
…commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Some of the leadership candidates originally stated plans to make this change, including Kemi Badenoch and Suella Braverman. Truss and Sunak have now…
Australia, Egypt and India update climate plans ahead of COP27
…electricity generation sector by 2030, against a 2015 baseline, and 7% in the transport sector within the same timeframe. There is also a commitment to a 65% reduction in this…
Estee Lauder Companies pledges fully electric fleet by 2030
…electricity procurement and has reached 100% renewable procurement for electricity for its direct operations. “Our hope is that our commitment to clean transportation will not only help to reduce our…
Can football deliver a class act on climate action for 2022?
…It has been updated with commitments to halve emissions across all scopes by 2030, on the road to net-zero by 2040. There was always a top-level intent statement of alignment…
From clean energy to racial equity: What has Google spent its $5.75bn sustainability bond on?
…and artists through the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund. Finally, on small businesses, Google has allocated $185m in what it calls “contractual commitments” to provide loans to SMEs. Google claims this commitment…
As the climate crisis intensifies, trade is a powerful agent of change
…£1.7bn loan for a high-speed rail line. This will provide a faster, lower-carbon alternative to current air and road routes, helping to fulfil Türkiye’s commitments made at COP26. In total,…
UBS signs 10-year dear with Climeworks on carbon removals programme
…a net-zero commitment for 2050 through its involvement with both the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net-Zero (GFANZ). As part of its net-zero commitment, UBS has…
Diageo plans nature and climate innovation trials with African smallholder farms
…headline target is a commitment to achieve net-zero operational emissions through a mix of energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy procurement and generation. Diageo believes the first geography in which…
Cabinet Reshuffle: Kwarteng named Chancellor, Rees-Mogg confirmed as Business Secretary and new Environment Minister unveiled
…weakening climate aspects of key trade deals. In her former role as Trade Secretary, Truss was accused of dropping a string of climate-related commitments as part of a new post-Brexit…
GAM Investments to halve financed carbon emissions by 2030 on road to net-zero
…play in supporting a net zero future. “We are proud to support our clients in delivering on their net zero commitments. Our interim targets reflect GAM’s commitment to securing real…
Heathrow’s electric tractor and seaweed coffee capsules: The sustainability success stories of the week
…supporting our commitment to making IAG Cargo, and the wider industry, more sustainable.” THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: Legal and General links new social loan for affordable housing scheme Legal & General…
What makes a great sustainability team? Meet our award winners, Grosvenor Property UK
…tools and targets and a commitment to become the first UK property company to be carbon-neutral by 2025 across all scopes. This small team works across Great Britain and Ireland…
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