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Report: UK Government ‘should boost green public investment by £26bn’ for sustainable growth
…and economic sustainability, with borrowing to invest seen as a fiscally responsible approach that reduces the debt-to-GDP ratio over time. Research indicates that by establishing a robust green industrial sector…
Dunelm forges ahead with onsite solar projects at stores and offices
…its colleagues to promote energy efficiency. The move coincides with recent research findings indicating a 42% year-on-year surge in corporate funding for the solar sector, marking its highest level in…
Don’t enter green subsidy race with US and EU, influential think-tank tells UK Government
…Research (IPPR) cautioned that the UK is missing out on economic opportunities arising from the global transition to a net-zero carbon future, primarily due to the absence of a well-defined…
Why the benefits of trebling renewables by 2030 outweigh potential negatives
…producers than to renewables, according to research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats. During this period, renewable energy received £60bn in support, while fossil fuel companies were granted nearly £80bn. China’s…
Global clean energy investments surge, but spending still off-track to reach net-zero
New research from BloombergNEF (BNEF) found that low-carbon energy investments surged by 17% in 2023 to a record $1.77trn. BNEF notes the importance of a record-breaking year of clean spending…
Why are consumer goods giants using more plastic, less efficiently?
…and Werner & Mertz. Unlike the Ellen MacArthur Foundation research, this sample does not include retailers. Some of these firms have decreased their absolute plastic use with the best performers…
Report: Half of major apparel brands fail to disclose water risks
…Research demonstrates that taking action on water security within the private sector could unlock potential commercial opportunities worth $2.3trn. Planet Tracker’s senior investment analyst Richard Wielechowski said: “The availability of…
NSTA bragged of ‘net-zero’ innovations hours before awarding fresh oil and gas licences
…imported oil and gas have a carbon footprint four times higher than UK production. The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment’s policy and communications director Bob Ward…
Britvic taps solar farm on former quarry in Northamptonshire
…installation of a new heat recovery system. PPA boom The news from Britvic comes shortly after new research from PPA software and benchmarking firm Pexapark revealed that 2023 was a…
Offices ‘can cut £24k off annual costs’ by reducing waste
This is the headline finding from new research by Bywaters, a London-based recycling and resource management business. Bywaters assessed the typical waste-related costs incurred by a 32-storey office in the…
Financial uncertainty at UK councils undermining net-zero progress, Government warned
…that empower local authorities rather than constrain them. Research indicates that councils have redirected up to £130m towards bidding for limited funding pots since 2019, diverting funds from actual delivery….
Haven unveils £18m solar and energy efficiency plan for holiday parks
…into energy saving measures will help future-proof the business and meet growing customer demand for more sustainable holidays.” The news comes shortly after research revealed a growing interest in solar…
Arrival: British electric van ‘trailblazer’ falls into administration
…ride-sharing. It is also seeking to sell off its software, intellectual property and research and development assets. Arrival was one of several electric vehicle (EV) start-ups that went public during…
Labour waters down £28bn green investment pledge
…consistently failing to meet even the most basic of targets. “Constant political point-scoring is setting us back when research consistently shows people want a greener, energy-secure future for them and…
‘Arbitrary’ or a major retreat? Green economy leaders react to Labour U-turn on £28bn pledge
…us back when research consistently shows people want a greener, energy-secure future for them and their children. Labour needs to listen and deliver an alternative strong, climate-focused strategy.” Professor Lorenzo…
British firm tries and fails to get EU to undo oxo-degradable plastics ban
…Lawmakers “did not make a manifest error” with the ban, CURIA ruled, noting that it acted on a wealth of scientific research available at the time casting doubt on the…
Premier League football clubs now required to publish ‘robust’ sustainability policies
…by the football clubs to reduce their environmental impact. Moreover, the commitment requires the clubs to appoint a designated senior employee to spearhead the sustainability action. Last year, research found…
Corporate clean energy buying reached a record high in 2023, BloombergNEF confirms
…the Asia-Pacific region. South Korea’s PPA market, in particular, is noted as having significant potential for exponential growth in the years ahead. BloombergNEF’s head of sustainability research Kyle Harrison said:…
British food manufacturers call for pre-competitive industry pact on sustainable agriculture
…is absolutely nothing ‘bold’ about that vision whatsoever.” Recent research has shown that just 2% of the products placed on the global market by large consumer goods firms are housed…
Report: Renewables firms increasing salaries in bid to retain sought-after green skills
The latest Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), including the results of research among 12,000 energy professionals across 149 nations, reveals a growing green skills gap that is making workers with…
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