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Financial Conduct Authority set to clamp down on greenwashing
From next year, all FCA-authorised companies will be subjected to the new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) rules, which were confirmed earlier this week following extensive consultations and research. Asset managers…
‘More education needed’: British youth interest in green jobs ‘worryingly low’
…addition to the poll, research consultancy Public First ran five online focus groups with young people from areas that are due to see significant numbers of new green jobs –…
‘Just the start’: Green groups react to the FAO’s 1.5C roadmap for the food sector
…only going to increase emissions.” Prof. Appolinaire Djikeng, Director General of CGIAR’s International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) “The International Livestock Research Institute welcomes the FAO’s roadmap for ending hunger without…
COP28: A significant moment for climate and health
…at COP28, joining cross-industry discussions and forums to share ideas, present new research and evidence to drive progress, and announce commitments aimed at achieving transformational progress. The Climate and Health…
European nations including France and Germany pledge clean power systems by 2035
…been warned this week. Aurora Energy Research has this week claimed that, to deliver its 2035 target, the UK would need to quadruple its installed offshore wind capacity and more…
Renewables produced enough clean energy to power every UK home in 2023
Research published last week from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit’s (ECIU) Power Tracker found that from 1 January to 31 December, wind, hydro and solar power sources provided more…
From carbon pricing to supplier engagement: CEOs rally behind ten-point plan to accelerate low-carbon transition
…more progressive climate policies. Cited in the plan is recent InfluenceMap research which revealed that 95% of companies are either advocating for weaker climate policies or sending mixed signals to…
Lego pilots reuse-driven brick take-back service in the UK
…them in play for longer.” Based on the brand’s research, the majority of customers intend to pass on their used bricks to friends, family, or local schools, prompting the company…
British Chambers of Commerce pushes Government for clearer, more ambitious net-zero pathway
…focused on delivery across the economy must be underpinned by clear and consistent messaging from the Government. “BCC research and engagement with businesses tells us that firms of all sizes…
Why businesses should embrace emerging technology as the next step for net-zero
…is a priority. While it may sound obvious, the first step to reduce energy use is to measure it. Yet, our research revealed that a third (33%) of sustainability leaders…
Corporates face greenwashing concerns over misaligned trade association memberships
The new report, published on Tuesday (13 February) by financial think tank Planet Tracker, urges corporations to reassess affiliations with industry and lobbying groups. The research found that many major…
Businesses launch ‘Renovation Revolution’ campaign to spur decarbonisation of EU buildings
…environmental sector NGOs to research and spur ways to help increase renovation rates across the European Union (EU). “Europe needs a renovation revolution. We’re pleased to unveil this new project,…
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’….
Budget 2024: How can the Chancellor unleash a wave of private investment to green the economy?
…and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Its key call to action is for the Government to provide more of a long-term strategy to delivering net-zero with “clarity and…
Price cap falls as Government unveils new funding pot for energy tariffs
…and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has claimed that the new price cap could help EV owners save more than £75 a year in charging costs. The ECIU’s research found that…
Circular economy could save $100bn on waste management costs annually
…Close-loop state of play To date, a lot of the benefit felt from the transition away from linear models is being disproportionately shared out across the planet. Research found that…
‘Another barren Budget for net-zero’: Green economy leaders react to Jeremy Hunt’s announcements
…prosperous future. “New research published only last week revealed that the UK’s net zero economy grew by 9% in 2023, while the rest of the economy continues to stagnate. “The…
Budget 2024: How Jeremy Hunt sent mixed messages on clean energy
…emissions and the fact that wealthier people stand to benefit to a greater extent than low earners. There had been thin hopes that recent CBI-backed research proving that the UK’s…
The gender green jobs gap: How we can support a gender-balanced response to the climate crisis
…that the most demanding and competitive years of a science research careers tends to coincide with the time that many look to start a family. This is a crucial moment…
CDP: Half of big businesses not engaging with suppliers on water risk
That is according to corporate sustainability disclosure platform CDP, which has today (22 March) released new research assessing the level of water-related risks in global corporate supply chains. The research…
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