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Current net-zero policies could drive inequality across the UK, research warns
…burdens to households that are already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The report, backed by the University of Leeds, University of York and Trinity College Dublin and funded by the…
Majority of UK pension firms have ‘inadequate’ climate plans
…investments into initiatives that fail to respond to the climate crisis, putting billions of pounds at risk. Make My Money Matter’s co-founder Richard Curtis said: “Climate leadership is not just…
CISL: In an age of turbulence, we need bold sustainability leadership
…take back the White House? It is not an exaggeration to suggest that not only are these are all fascinating questions politically, but that given the scale of the poly-crisis…
Circular economy could save $100bn on waste management costs annually
…to waste, the report outlines, is fuelling nature loss and the climate crisis – megatrends that disproportionately impact the poorest nations. Last year, UNEP found that global plastic pollution rates…
Growing profits and boosting reputation: Are boards finally starting to become sustainability champions?
…A similar survey from law firm Ashurst, which covered 2,000+ managers in charge of energy-related decision-making at businesses, found that three-quarters faced pressure from their boards to accelerate decarbonisation. They…
Unilever launches UK regenerative agriculture programme for mustard and mint farmers
…matter to all food businesses and as the climate crisis continues to impact the natural world, we need to not just protect but to help regenerate the soil and farmland…
#SustyTalk: AEG’s Sam Booth on carbon-removed concerts
…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…
Four top tips to build resilient, sustainable supply chains
…and severity of national disasters as the second-biggest risk facing the world in the near-term (i.e. 2023 – 2025), following the cost-of-living crisis. Using timber as a case study, Adlen…
Budget 2024: What does the green economy want the Chancellor to announce?
…and reskilling in line with net-zero and with the digital transition. Tackling energy poverty and supporting homes and businesses through the continuing energy price crisis should be another Budget Box…
Empowering sustainable business culture: An employee engagement cheat sheet
…the training programme has normalised conversations about the climate crisis, leading to increased resourcing for sustainability roles and empowering staff to propose innovative carbon reduction ideas within their roles. Building…
#SustyTalk: Carlsberg Marston’s Laurence Cox on adopting a regenerative mindset
…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…
‘Green Street’: Newcastle-based SMEs pledge to accelerate their sustainability journeys
…energy price crisis. Net-zero in the North of England The launch of Newcastle’s Green Street Pioneers Scheme comes less than a month after thousands of business leaders, politicians and education…
edie launches new guide to Biodiversity and Business
…Global’s chief executive John Pagano provides an exclusive new viewpoint in the report, advocating for urgent corporate action to tackle the nature crisis. He writes: “By prioritising biodiversity, companies can…
edie 24: Six must-see sessions at the UK’s leading sustainable business event
…of sustainability and energy leaders in for two monumental days of keynote speeches, panel debates, unparallelled networking opportunities, interactive workshops and more. No matter your organisation’s size or sector, edie…
Bank of England urged to accelerate climate work to reduce risk and grow the economy
…crisis. Their letter, orchestrated by think-tank Positive Money, implores Bailey to do more to build upon the Bank’s top-line commitment to address its financed emissions in line with the UK’s…
Untangling the mess of the UK’s net-zero policies
…(EV) manufacturing, home heating and building energy efficiency, causing discontentment and disappointment within the green economy. Following that, Sunak announced legislation designed to force mandatory annual licensing rounds for expanded…
World Water Day: What makes a successful corporate water stewardship plan?
…in crisis. At the 2023 United Nations Water Conference, leaders from around the world shared their concerns about the future of water and how to tackle shared commitments. Evelyn Wever-Croes,…
PepsiCo achieves water efficiency target two years ahead of deadline
…spearheaded by the UN, bringing attention to the pressing challenges facing the world’s water system, including the climate crisis. edie’s Business Guide to Water Efficiency Water is quickly becoming an…
This Way Forward: Creating lasting change through B Corp
…perfect time to consider how your business plans to keep growing its impact and improve on its current performance. At a time of social and environmental crisis, political turmoil and…
‘Just Transition’: Farmers press Defra to boost budget for green schemes
…“There will be no food if we don’t sort out the ecological crisis, and there will be no food if farmers can’t earn a living growing food and restoring the…
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