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Unilever will face green claims probe in the UK
…and broad claims” and imagery on-pack and in advertisements, without providing additional data to verify its statements. There are also concerns about whether claims made about one aspect of a…
‘Outrageous’: UK Minister Graham Stuart slammed for taking a break from COP28 at crucial moment
At the UN’s climate summit negotiations have spanned nearly two weeks, and the latest draft text has raised last-minute concerns about a diluted stance on crucial aspects like fossil fuels,…
COP28: Vital agreement on Loss and Damage network reached as climate summit continues past time
…agreement in the main. Some aspects may be postponed to intersessional meetings, hosted at the UN’s climate headquarters in Bonn each summer. In this case, agreed statements on the nature…
From Rishi Sunak’s green policy rollbacks to COP28 controversies: The top sustainability stories of 2023 (part two)
…backing them up with credible delivery plans including aspects such as investment and worker skills. Readers were also keen to learn more about nature market principles developed in a bid…
Climate adaptation: London unprepared for ‘lethal risk’, report warns
…“The UK has been viewed as a global leader in climate change mitigation for nearly two decades. Many aspects of that leadership are still strong even if the political rhetoric…
From CEO surveys to a $100bn carbon markets moonshot: The 10 biggest sustainable business announcements from Davos 2024
…from the Green Climate Fund gives financiers across sectors the confidence they need to support the aspirations of developing countries,” said the Fund’s executive director Mafalda Duarte. 7) 320+ businesses…
MPs push Government for clear heatwave resilience plan to save lives, boost economy
…fails to grasp the urgency of the task at hand. A Minister with oversight on heat resilience must be appointed to oversee this important work.” Related news: London unprepared for…
Google unveils major renewable PPAs in Europe
…is facilitating the introduction of 11 new onshore wind farms, developed by Aspiravi and Luminus, with a combined capacity of 84MW. Carbon-free energy goal Google is aiming to power all…
UN climate chief calls on UK to ‘seriously re-engineer’ emissions plans
…He said that “the time has passed for business-as-usual, in all aspects of the world’s climate fight”, before setting out a series of actions needed in the next two years…
After Davos, what’s next for TNFD adoption?
…creating momentum, clarity and a robust, science-based basis to integrating nature into the core aspects of business. This includes strategy, governance, risk management and, of course, target-setting and performance measurement….
UK Government not serious about closing EV Gigafactory gap, MPs worry
…Strategy as evidence of industry support in its response, published this week, the Committee has cautioned that the Government has failed to grasp the extent of current policy gaps. The…
MPs seek certainty over environmental impact of UK’s largest post-Brexit trade deal
…MPs are also urging for a parliamentary vote due to the controversial environmental and ethical aspects of joining the trade bloc. Concerns are high about the potential impact on UK…
Nokia commits to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
…to net-zero Nokia has devised a new pathway toward achieving net-zero emissions, focusing on various aspects of its operations. In terms of product design and innovation, Nokia aims to enhance…
From ideas on paper, to spades in the ground: the UK hydrogen industry’s journey to 10GW and beyond
…bridge the gap between aspiration and reality. Targeted end-to-end funding, scaling up UK capabilities in both emerging technologies and advanced manufacturing, co-investment between private finance and Government, as well as…
Programme to scale corporate science-based targets for nature reaches milestone
…their impacts on nature, including biodiversity. The standard introduces new disclosures concerning the direct drivers of biodiversity loss, encompassing aspects such as land use, climate change, overexploitation, pollution and invasive…
Climate Group: Companies accelerating energy efficiency work during price crisis
…we need to build and bring global climate ambitions closer to our grasp… Energy efficiency is key to net-zero, and it opens the door to increased energy security for countries,…
Empowering sustainable business culture: An employee engagement cheat sheet
…social performance standards, not only through their product or service, but across all aspects of their internal and external practices. During the certification process, Innocent shared regular updates on its…
Limited spaces available for edie’s Scope 3 workshop event in June
Back by popular demand, edie’s Scope 3 Emissions Workshops helps sustainability, energy and supply chain professionals tackle one of the most critical aspects of the net-zero transition: calculating, reporting and…
VIDEO: Caroline Lucas’ three top tips for effective sustainable business leadership
…and I urge you to create this new reality.” 2). Give the future a voice in boardrooms To create this new reality and truly integrate sustainability into every aspect of…
From flooding to wildfires: Why 2024’s elections will make or break Europe’s climate adaptation policies
…fail to grasp the urgency of the need to build in adaptive measures and, as such, most European nations have not made this a green policy priority. The EEA identified…
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