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UN’s High-Level Champions implore businesses to advocate for a ‘just’ net-zero transition
…engagement with net-zero goals. The call to action also builds from the recommendations of UN Secretary General’s High-Level Expert Group on Net Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities. At COP27,…
‘Consistency, clarity and cooperation’: Global green economy reacts to new ISSB standards
…EU, the US, and across the world.” Bloomberg LP’s vice chair for global public policy Mary Schapiro, also head of the TCFD secretariat: “The global economy needs common reporting standards…
Hydrogen levy on home energy bills to be shelved
…as Labour, Lib Dem and Green Party players. Conservatives opposing the levy included Jacob Rees-Mogg, former Business and Energy Secretary. Shapps has now stated that the Government will need to…
‘Sustainable by design’: Inside P&G’s Vault to shape sustainable behaviour change
…than trading off against it. HolyGrail solutions While the Vault sounds secretive, I’m informed that P&G welcome numerous non-competitive collaborative businesses to explore their futuristic trends. Manufacturers of white goods…
UK’s first lithium mine set for Cornwall
…company, the resources can potentially equip 500,000 EVs annually, by the end of the decade, meeting 66% of Britain’s estimated battery demand by 2030. Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch…
COP28 director-general: Business involvement in summit crucial to keep 1.5C alive
…been called out by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. But Al Suwaidi said that those concerned that the private sector will be able to push for short-term economic gain at the…
Dozens of banks urged not to finance Rosebank oil and gas field
…executive director Tessa Khan said: “So far, Equinor has shut its ears to the multiple warnings, from the UN Secretary-General, climate scientists and others, that there can be no expansion…
Where does net-zero rank in the megatrends shaping business actions?
…workforce. Former executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Christiana Figueres said: “While we have not yet reached commercial viability for many climate technologies such as smart…
‘Missed the boat’: IMO criticised over revised decarbonisation strategy
…in total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by 2040. IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim said: “The adoption of the 2023 IMO Greenhouse Gas Strategy is a monumental development for IMO…
UK won’t drop £11.6bn climate finance pledge, Government confirms
…for emissions reduction and climate adaptation projects internationally. British Energy Security and Net-Zero Secretary Grant Shapps and US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry are co-hosting the summit, which comes…
More than $1.7bn of climate investment announced at Windsor summit
…energy in the Global South (Forrest Group). British Energy Security and Net-Zero Secretary Grant Shapps and US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry co-hosted the summit. The results will be…
Government firms up unlimited fines for water companies pumping sewage into nature
…a such a penalty. Under Liz Truss’ brief government, Defra secretary Ranil Jayawardena proposed £250 million fines for polluters, which was then upped to limitless fines by the next cabinet….
OBR: UK’s current gas reliance likely to be as costly as net-zero transition
…Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has indicated that plans to replace gas boilers with hydrogen variants could be scrapped. The Guardian has reported that Shapps looks set to reel in plans…
COP28 President outlines vision for climate conference, including ‘inevitable’ reduction in fossil fuels
…to clean energy by fitting carbon capture tech instead. The UAE’s statement indicates a shift away from this position. Earlier this year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vocally opposed this example…
Government accused of continuing to bungle recycling and waste reporting policy
…deliver any effective action.” Environment Secretary Therese Coffey said she was “mortified” to send a late response to a letter from MPs that accused her Department of a “culture of…
Great British Nuclear: Government unveils competition to fund small reactors
Energy Security and Net-Zero Secretary Grant Shapps will today (18 July) deliver a speech outlining details of Great British Nuclear’s (GBN) first funding round, which will be allocated on a…
UK’s new climate adaptation plan ‘too tentative’, experts warn
…the Conservative Party. Early reaction Environment Secretary Therese Coffey said the new plan is “a step-change in [the Government’s] approach to managing the risks of climate change, moving us from…
Report: Covid-19 and recession risks jeapordising delivery of UN SDGs
…that global progress on the SDGs has remained “static” for three consecutive years. New plans, fresh urgency UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that while many countries in the Global North…
NGOs call on ‘flawed’ SBTi to increase standards for corporate climate targets
…Commitments of Non-State Entities was set up by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in March 2022 in order to develop stronger standards and scrutiny of net-zero pledges from non-state entities such…
Summer of sport: 5 key ways to engage fans and athletes with sustainability
…key suppliers. 3) Athletes’ influence is your not-so-secret weapon The first two points are doubtless more impactful when the athletes themselves are on board. After all, how many of us…
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