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Formula 1 turns to biofuel to cut logistics emissions
…Belgian Grand Prix events in July. Formula 1’s head of ESG Ellen Jones called the change in fuel “the next step forward” for the sport’s delivery of its 2030 net-zero…
Electricity System Operator announces reforms to speed up grid connections for energy projects
…£200bn of renewables projects are facing waiting times of 15 years to come online, jeopardising plans to create a net-zero power grid by 2035. By the ESO’s own estimates, there…
Why investing in innovation will be vital to achieving a circular economy
…the volumes we need. Various industries compete for high-quality recycled PET (rPET), which is often ‘downcycled’ – meaning it can no longer meet the standards required for food and drink…
Germany launches €50bn ‘climate contracts’ for high-carbon sectors
…not competitive. The German “Carbon Contracts for Difference” (CCfD) scheme aims to bridge this gap. “With this modern funding instrument, we are setting international standards and ensuring that the funds…
Shell has ‘misleading’ ads banned in the UK
…gas work but less with its energy transition activity, and backed this claim up with its own market research. Shell also noted its own commitment to net-zero by 2050. Shell…
Britain faces £13bn missed opportunity from failure to scale EV manufacturing
…their vehicles to zero-emission standards will receive credits which they can sell to competitors who fail to meet the minimum requirement. New AutoMotive this week revealed that the 32 manufacturers…
Progressing natural capital in a forward looking business environment
…efforts are already underway to set these standards. The overriding goal should be to ensure future generations continue to benefit, as we do, from the incredible ecosystems of our planet.…
One-third of UK banks shunning controversial deep sea mining
…to invest in deep sea mining include Lloyds Banking Group, Natwest, Standard Chartered, Triodos Bank and The Cooperative Bank. Collectively, these banks own one-third of the UK’s total portfolio of…
New joint commitment launched to boost carbon market integrity
…to help organisations develop and deliver net-zero targets credibly, avoiding common greenwashing pitfalls at COP27. The report offers steps to avoid greenwashing and recommends that non-state actors should no longer…
Why businesses need to focus more on bioresources as part of the circular economy
…strive to meet higher standards such as under various ecolabel schemes, and communicate their action through these labels. Governments can support this shift. The planned new Chemicals Strategy can set…
Low-carbon transition driving critical minerals market growth, but ESG questions remain
…are often subject to mining or trading that is often associated with violations of environmental and social standards. Tungsten is an example of this. It is found not just in…
UK’s new climate adaptation plan ‘too tentative’, experts warn
…an official climate adaptation remit, however. This was recommended by the Climate Change Committee. Ofgem will this year get a net-zero remit covering climate mitigation, following much internal debate in…
CCC: UK councils struggling to deliver net-zero plans without direction from Government
…Centre for Sustainable Energy, polling local authorities on their climate-related strategizing and delivery. None of the local authorities said their local climate plan was fully aligned with net-zero by, or…
Green skills: Businesses take matters into their own hands in absence of national strategy
The UK Government has not provided a comprehensive update to its skills strategy since legislating for its net-zero target in 2019. Businesses, academics and policymakers have long been calling for…
Report: Clean energy transition to have less impact on nature and water than intensive agriculture
…pace with rapidly rising demand. Governments, regulators, producers and consumers must work together to increase recycling, improve material efficiency, invest in new mining, and regulate environmental and social standards.” Even…
Low-carbon libraries and Welsh offshore wind: The sustainability success stories of the week
…installation of heat pumps, an energy-efficient cooling and ventilation system and energy-efficient lighting. Repaired roofing, windows and flooring will also improve energy efficiency. Southwark Council’s cabinet member for leisure, Catherine…
Global green bond issuance reaches record levels
…products. Greenwashing is at the top of the agenda for regulators across the world and recent developments such as the political agreement on the EU’s Green Bond Standard will aim…
Achieving the Global Goals: The Sustainable Development Action Sessions
…through collective and collaborative action? Understanding the most effective standards, systems and frameworks to measure progress Speakers: Fiona Morgan, Chief Purpose Officer, Sail GP Rosie Festus, Brand Manager – Magnum,…
From single-use bans to new taxes: How should businesses prepare for the UN’s Plastic Treaty?
…support optimal EPR, bans on certain products, reuse targets.” Common Seas’ Jo Royle makes a similar point. She says: “The international community must show real leadership in setting high standards…
Britain’s new packaging EPR scheme delayed by a year
…standards and policies. With the UN Global Treaty under negotiation for end 2024, it’s clear our government cannot lead on anything that protects us and our home planet.” From a…
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