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Authors against fossil fuels and a new wind farm for Amazon: The sustainability success stories of the week
…UK Power Networks confirmed that it had started work to enable the electrification of the Roundtree Way bus depot in Norwich. It has begun installing new underground cables and enhancing…
New nature markets principles unveiled to combat greenwashing in offsetting
…markets, potentially creating a ‘wild west’ scenario where substandard or lacklustre initiatives could permeate the space, enabling certain industries or businesses to engage in greenwashing. Furthermore, the groups warn that…
LEAK: Brussels finalising ‘wind power package’ to help beleaguered EU industry
…Design of national support focusing on price criteria rather than environmental and social standards in European products and supply chain resilience. Pressure from international competitors, including China, an important supplier…
Weekly food waste collections to launch in England by 2026
…more clarity on other parts of the RWS, including mandatory eco-design standards and extended producer responsibility scheme (EPR) reforms. EPR reform is already underway for packaging and has also been…
Report: Retrofit revolution for London could generate £110bn in benefits
…report co-authored by Net-Zero Review author Chris Skidmore MP and green building expert Simon McWhirter made the case for the Government to target a 30% reduction in energy demand in…
COP28 Action Tracker: CEOs press for end to fossil fuels as King Charles gets go-ahead to attend climate summit
…Action Tracker here. The numbers 92% of global GDP covered by net-zero targets from governments 6,323 companies signed up to implementing science-based emissions targets 3,696 companies with verified science-based emissions…
Walkers and the Royal British Legion embrace plastic-free, paper-based products
…PepsiCo. As part of this plan, PepsiCo is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by the year 2040. PepsiCo UK and Ireland’s sustainable packaging lead Gareth Callan said: “We are constantly…
Corporates cite litigation fears as reasons for poor uptake of ESG collaboration
…the UK legislated for net-zero by 2050 back in 2019, that fears of falling foul of competition rules have dampened business appetite for joint projects on green issues. As such,…
How to Master Carbon Conversations in the Print and Packaging Industry
…way that’s clear and sincere. Carbon accounting comes with its own language—carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), emission factors, Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, carbon footprints, Net-Zero, and…
Unilever to share patents for emission-slashing freezer innovations
…and value chain by 2030, Unilever has now pledged to reach net-zero emissions for products by 2039. Net-zero emissions will account for the sourcing of the materials used, up to…
Octopus’s £3bn offshore wind fund and Cabify’s new EVs: The sustainability success stories of the week
…of petrol or diesel. The company is notably aiming to reach net-zero tailpipe emissions by 2025 through a mix of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, hydrogen vehicle adoption and carbon offsetting….
Are loopholes looming in government plans to scale up carbon capture?
…“leave a heavy clean-up burden”. Co-author Joeri Rogelj elaborated: “Inadequate near-term action creates a long-term dependence on removals. If the emissions leading up to net-zero are too high, future generations…
From regenerative agriculture to weather forecasting: PepsiCo picks new sustainability ‘accelerator’ projects
…agricultural practices on farmland in North America. As regenerative agriculture becomes more of a focus for large multinational food businesses, organisations including investor network FAIRR are calling for more standardised…
Sustainability reporting most sought-after skill in corporate finance departments, poll finds
…mandate standardised emissions disclosures across Scopes 1 (direct), 2 (power-related) and 3 (indirect) sources, with an initial focus on the largest firms for Scope 3 disclosures. Also on the table…
More than 2,000 business leaders urge UK Government to boost climate action at COP28
…The missive, supported by Net-Zero Review author, Chris Skidmore, emphasises the critical need for a comprehensive climate action plan to provide long-term security and certainty for UK businesses, countering the…
Fossil fuel lobbyists and the first glance at the Global Stocktake: The 7 biggest stories from 5 December at COP28
…Programme-led Cool Coalition. It found that passive cooling, higher-energy efficiency standards, and a faster phase-down of climate-warming refrigerants could cut sectoral emissions by 60%, which when combined with clean energy…
Adaptation Agenda drafts and plans to eradicate hunger: The seven biggest stories from food and agriculture day at COP28 (10 December)
…to respond to the twin threats of the climate crisis and chronic hunger globally. The programme bids to deliver the Paris Agreement while ensure that SDG 2: Zero Hunger is…
Unilever will face green claims probe in the UK
…investigated claims made by big fashion brands. As awareness of the Code grows, complainants to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) are citing this resource. The ASA has recently ruled…
Transition finance: UK to undertake six-month market review as foundation for growth
The Treasury and Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ) confirmed a six-month transition finance market review this week with the potential for a further three-month extension. These Departments define…
Scotland increases landfill tax, confirms sharp rise in offshore wind budget
…the UK Government’s tax brackets. Less fanfare was made around the Scottish Government’s spending plans to support its 2045 net-zero target and aims on nature and the circular economy –…
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