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From charters to energy plans: New Skidmore report calls for policies to help local authorities reach net-zero
…Skidmore claimed that ministers needed to grasp the “historic opportunity” opportunity that decarbonisation would bring, however, the Government has since relaxed key green policies in relation to homes and transport….
Meeting the moment on nature disclosures: The new double bottom line
…Central banks and supervisors, already moving beyond the consideration of climate aspects of financial stability risks and turning to nature risks, will place additional pressure on the financial community to…
UK Government urged to invest £1bn in alternative proteins this decade
…companies have committed to zero ecosystem conversion, and just 6% have established time-bound goals to completely eliminate deforestation. Moreover, only 2% of companies have a grasp of their broader impact…
Transition Plan Taskforce unveils ‘gold standard’ climate disclosure frameworks for corporates
…to report more effectively on the transition plan-related aspects of these frameworks to improve disclosures. The TPT reiterates that its recommendations in creating a Transition Plan should not be seen…
Bupa drives half a million pounds in support of nature projects
…this program is closely aligned with Bupa’s global aspiration to support on million people in improving their health annually by 2025 through the restoration and regeneration of natural spaces. Nature…
Report: Green hiring soars six-fold in four years
…policy changes might impact upcoming business decisions. “However, despite this, it’s evident that the UK’s low carbon and renewable energy sector will sustain its growth, making sustainability a pivotal aspect…
Energy, water and waste: What does the National Infrastructure Assessment recommend for the UK’s green economy?
…Strategy 2018, “without delay”. Aspects of the Strategy have been plagued by delays and cancellations. A reformed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for plastic packaging producers is now more than…
Inside Kimberly-Clark’s wind-focused approach to decarbonisation
…that the process of decarbonising this aspect of their energy usage is ‘quite complex’. Should the green hydrogen initiatives prove successful, they are anticipated to commence green hydrogen production by…
Intent instead of action: Why businesses need to watch out for the net-zero trap
…be punished, either by impending regulations or by customers and investors who will turn their back on you. Through aspects like the TCFD’s scenario analysis and the TPT’s Transition Plan…
Report: Apprenticeships can unlock green careers for Gen Z
…in a big way. “We need to move beyond a system where university is seen as the only path for aspirational school leavers and demonstrate that apprenticeships can provide job…
EU Parliament votes to dilute new ‘Euro 7’ vehicle pollution limits
…praised some aspects, such as the proposal for an ‘environmental vehicle passport’ which would set out each car’s lifetime fuel or electricity consumption, as well as repairs carried out and…
UN: National climate commitments way off-track to deliver Paris Agreement
…technology transfer and capacity-building support, are not yet being implemented. This means that long-term decarbonisation remains aspirational rather than actionable. Additionally, a second report published by the UN today has…
Are loopholes looming in government plans to scale up carbon capture?
…aspect of climate action failure to be challenged in court.” Is the UK being strategic with its carbon capture approach? The paper comes in the same week that the Institute…
Does the UK need its own Inflation Reduction Act?
…the legislation encourages the growth of a domestic supply chain network. According to KPMG’s energy deal advisory partner Wafa Jafri, the most commendable aspect of the IRA, which the UK…
‘A mixed bag on net-zero’: How did the green economy react to the Autumn Statement?
…the UK’s net-zero transition, many are either still seeking clarity on the funding or believe that more could, and should, be done to ringfence finance for green sectors. Here, edie…
Grid upgrades would knock trillions off of net-zero transition costs, study finds
…data is critical. “Moreover, governments need to grasp that a decision not to invest in the grid, is a decision to build more expensive capacity, such as nuclear and biomass.”…
Report: Demand for climate infrastructure investment is rising
…and necessitating annual investments amounting to $5.4trn by 2030 in sustainable and resilient urban infrastructure. The report emphasises the need for an enhanced environmental data disclosure by cities to grasp…
Financing a Just Transition
…the financing is in place,” adds Lewis. Evolution or reinvention? One important aspect of the Just Transition finance debate is whether Just Transition principles can be layered on top of…
Climate resilience investments can yield up to $15 per $1 spent
…companies can generate 77:1 ratios across aspects like food, health, water and energy. “The business case for adaptation and resilience has been elusive and entry points have been unclear,” BCG’s…
Science-based nature targets for cities and Race to Zero updates: The 7 biggest stories from 6 December at COP28
…update from the Race to Zero initiative – which is partnering with edie on the COP28 Covered podcast. To help you recap all the action, this article rounds up seven…
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