recession

Report: Cost of living crisis response can – and should – be net-zero aligned

Addressing the UK’s rising energy prices in a “climate-friendly” way would not only cut bills for households and businesses now, but reduce the likelihood of future price spikes and be beneficial to the economy in the short and long term.

‘An industry in transition’: Sustainable investments now account for one-third of global market

Social sustainability

Covid-19 sees carbon emissions fall 10% in 2020 as UK nears half-way mark to net-zero

Energy

Budget 2021: Businesses and charities make last-minute calls for green funding to Rishi Sunak

Energy

UK emissions still down 14% despite lockdown easing, Carbon Trust analysis finds

Circular economy

edie launches new business guide on the green recovery

Social sustainability

John Elkington: Businesses should ‘think like insurgents’ to spur green recovery efforts

Social sustainability

IEA unveils major new green Covid-19 recovery roadmap

Circular economy

BP forecasts $17.5bn assets hit, accelerates strategy restructure to prioritise renewables

European Commission promises green recovery to EU lawmakers

Policy

Brexit is happening: how can the waste industry realise the opportunities?

Energy

World leaders missed chance to tackle climate change, says economist

World leaders missed the perfect opportunity to tackle climate change during the global economic crisis, according to the influential economist and academic Lord Stern.

Brownfield electioneering: a development revolution?

With the election campaign in full swing it is safe to assume that there will be little escaping televised political debates, carefully choreographed interviews and other full throttle electioneering over the coming weeks.

Energy

Brits prevent food waste to save money, new survey finds

UK householders are changing their eating habits and preventing food waste due to financial pressures, according to a new survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Financial barriers continue to block green innovation, says EEA

A report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) has concluded that eco-innovation amongst small and medium enterprises (SMEs) faces 'major financial barriers' across the EU.

EU reports lowest greenhouse gas emissions on record

The European Union's is within reach of its 20% reduction in greenhouse gasses by 2020, with emissions across its 28 member states falling by a further 1.3% in 2012.

Travails of the unexpected: Managing your environmental risk

With the economy recovering, partnering with a trusted law firm can help companies prepare for growth by mitigating the environmental risk throughout the business lifecycle. According to solicitors Matthew Brandis and Diane Yarrow, it's all about 'avoiding the travails of the unexpected'.