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From renewable hydrogen to climate adaptation: Seven green innovation trends to watch in 2024
…issues such as supply chain disruptions in mind. In the past, circular economy advocates spoke of the three ‘Rs’: reduce, reuse, recycle. But such is the scope of the challenge…
Virgin Media O2 targets 12 million devices in circular technology scheme
…been recycled or refurbished, thus supporting the circular economy. Since its inception in 2009, O2 Recycle has processed over 3.8 million business and consumer devices, with payouts exceeding £670,000 to…
The Blue Economy: Ever thought about your relationship with the ocean?
…from being observers, like Arthur C. Clarke in his novel The Deep Range, to actors. We increasingly realise that the blue economy is integral to our economy. We rely on…
Bank of England urged to accelerate climate work to reduce risk and grow the economy
…CBI Economics report found that the UK’s ‘net-zero economy’ grew 9% year-on-year in 2023 compared to less than 1% of growth for the broader economy. Additionally, the letter cautions that…
‘Consistency, clarity and cooperation’: Global green economy reacts to new ISSB standards
…the standards; other nations are expected to follow suit later this year. Here, we round up all the key reaction to the new standards from key green economy organisations across…
‘Sustainable by design’: Inside P&G’s Vault to shape sustainable behaviour change
…most notably evident in the HolyGrail partnership, which won an edie Award for circular economy initiatives back in 2020. The HolyGrail project aims to use “digital watermarks” the size of…
Holcim: Water, Waste & Resource Efficiency Initiative of the Year
At a glance: Who: Holcim What: Circular economy solutions for building material manufacturing and use Where: Multinational with HQ in Zug, Switzerland When: Award presented March 2024 Why: Reducing the…
Everything you need to know about the EU’s Green Claims Directive
…corporate sustainability professionals, but frequently misinterpreted by consumers. Recent research found that most consumers are not confident in their understanding of terms such as ‘carbon offsetting, and ‘the circular economy’….
Decathlon expands buy-back scheme for sports gear to promote circular economy
…to allow customers to swap out and repair old sporting equipment while earning store vouchers, in a bid to promote responsible consumption and provide circular economy for all its products….
eBay UK launches carbon academy to help small businesses reduce their carbon footprint and engage customers on climate action
…Carbon reduction Module 5: Circular economy Module 6: Carbon offsetting Module 7: Communicating climate action Businesses will also have the opportunity to purchase Climate Partner’s carbon impact report at a…
Emma Wilkinson, Regulatory Affairs Leader at Beyondly, appointed as PSF Chair
…is robust, efficient and successful, accelerating us towards a circular economy. Emma, expressed her thoughts and enthusiasm on becoming chair of the PSF: “Taking on the role of chair of…
Sharing best practice: Apply to tell your climate leadership story at edie 24
…Biodiversity and business actions to protect and restore nature Transitioning to a circular economy (embedding circular principals at design phase and re-use systems) Reporting, disclosure and litigation risk Supply chain…
Carbon academy: eBay UK launches climate training scheme for SMEs
…carbon reduction, adopting circular economy principles and communicating climate action and sustainability. SMEs will additionally receive guidance on the role that carbon offsetting could play in their climate strategies. Each…
Biomass Strategy: UK Government affirms role of BECCs in meeting net-zero emissions
…creating a more circular economy,” the document states. BECCS focus The Strategy reiterates an existing Government ambition to deliver 5Mt of carbon removals annually by 2030, potentially increasing to 23Mt…
BSI and CISL join forces for sustainable start-up scheme
…the Product Life Institute, who coined the term circular economy in 1982. This initiative follows the opening of BSI’s lab in Cambridge last year, aiming to transform business models and…
edie Awards 2024: First batch of esteemed judges announced
…the Year Business Leader of the Year Circular Economy Innovation of the Year Consultancy of the Year Marketing/Customer Engagement Campaign of the Year Engagement & Behaviour Change Initiative of the…
Collaboration is how we reach United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
…waste sector workers, while providing recycled plastics for India’s growing circular economy. Every year it is estimated that the country generates 65 million tonnes of waste. Less than 5% of…
Unlocking finance and building accountability: Behind the scenes of Vodafone’s climate transition planning process
…years include innovating away from diesel back-up generators and implementing circular economy principles, from design processes to customer engagement campaigns and product and service offerings. External communications So, it’s been…
Infighting over costs delays business energy efficiency tax breaks in Germany
…The delay in adoption is a “missed opportunity for the economy,” Achim Dercks, deputy director of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), told EURACTIV. “Businesses are squeezed at…
NatWest joins UN-backed Bankers for Net-Zero initiative
The Bankers for Net-Zero coalition launched in 2019. It is dedicated to investigating the role of the banking industry in mitigating risks associated with the transition to a net-zero economy….
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