The ROI of Sustainability in the Built Environment
Decarbonizing cities requires bold innovation — and as seen at 2025’s London Climate Week, many of the solutions we need are already here. Now the challenge is to implement them at scale.
Wildfire Warnings: Turning Crisis into Climate Action at COP30
Unprecedented wildfires are burning across the globe, releasing emissions equal to entire nations. With extreme fires projected to rise by up to 14% by 2030, COP30 in Belém, at the edge of the Amazon, marks a critical moment to turn crisis into climate action.
North America’s Path to Cleaner Energy, Resilient Communities, and Measurable Impact
North America is channeling capital into clean energy, resilient infrastructure, and community-focused initiatives—showing how smart investment can drive both sustainability and economic growth.
Pollen Substitute Could Safeguard Honeybees and Global Food Security
Scientists have created a transformative new bee superfood from genetically modified yeast that can uplift declining bee populations and protect global food security.
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From Risk to Resilience: North American Investment in Sustainable Finance
North American investors are turning climate risk into opportunity by driving resilient, sustainable, and inclusive growth in finance.
Why time matched carbon free energy is the future of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
The most widely used and globally recognised framework for measuring emissions, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, is considering a move towards hourly matching. But some parties are pushing back — Good Energy proves their concerns do not stand up.
CDP - Acting on climate data could deliver up to $21 for every $1 invested
Unlocking the Disclosure Dividend: Acting on climate data could deliver up to $21 for every $1 invested
Global Plastic Treaty Talks Reach Pivotal Moment in Geneva
As world leaders gather for the final round of UN negotiations, hopes are high that the INC-5.2 summit will deliver a breakthrough agreement to curb plastic pollution across its entire lifecycle.
UK Renewable Electricity Hits Historic 50% Milestone in 2024
New government data reveals that renewable energy generated more than half of the UK’s electricity for the first time in 2024, demonstrating a continued shift in the nation's energy landscape.
Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Landmark Climate Rule
In a major reversal of U.S. climate policy, the Trump administration is seeking to revoke the Endangerment Finding, the legal basis for federal greenhouse gas regulations.
Home HVAC to U.S. Grid Assets: Unlocking a New, Scalable Distributed Capacity Resource
In this article, Hakan Yilmaz, SVP & Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Carrier, outlines how Carrier is transforming residential HVAC systems into smart, battery-enabled energy assets that support grid stability, reduce peak demand, and empower homeowners to participate in the clean energy transition—without compromising comfort.
International Court of Justice Issues Landmark Climate Ruling
In an historic moment for international climate law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a sweeping advisory opinion confirming that states have binding legal obligations to prevent environmental harm caused by climate change, including from fossil fuel production and subsidies.
Greening Homes – Unlocking demand for green home finance
As the UK awaits the government’s forthcoming Warm Homes Plan, UK Finance’s new report highlights how the financial services sector can help unlock demand for green home improvements and play a key role in decarbonising the country’s housing stock.
UN Report: Clean Energy Surges Ahead as Fossil Fuels “Flail and Fail”
A new UN-backed report highlights a growing shift in the global energy landscape, with fresh data showing clean energy investment outpacing fossil fuels and renewable technologies becoming consistently more cost-effective worldwide.
Global Call to Counter Climate Disinformation Launched Ahead of COP30 in Brazil
With climate disinformation now ranked among the world’s top global risks, a UN-backed initiative is calling for solutions to restore information integrity ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
EU Budget Proposal for 2028–2034 Sparks Concern Over Climate and Nature Funding Gaps
The European Commission’s €1.8 trillion budget proposal for 2028–2034 promises climate ambition and crisis resilience, but critics warn it risks sidelining nature and sustainable farming in favour of bundled green targets and industrial priorities.
Green Skills Are Not Optional: Insights and Provocations from the Santander Roundtable
As the UK races toward net zero, a quiet crisis is unfolding: we don’t yet have the workforce to get us there. That was the urgent message from Santander UK’s recent roundtable at the Climate Innovation Forum on green skills, where leaders from business, education, and government gathered to confront the challenge and imagine what comes next.
European Commission launches ‘Roadmap towards Nature Credits’
In a major move to bridge the biodiversity funding gap, the European Commission has launched a new roadmap to develop a market for nature credits, seeking to reward those who actively contribute to ecosystem restoration and conservation.
How Clean Energy Finance Supports Sustainable Growth
Sustainable finance is critical in working towards global net-zero goals. As one of the largest banks in the world, with a presence spanning both developed and developing markets, Santander recognises the need to support the UK Government’s Clean Power 2030 initiative. The Bank is working with clients to power renewable energy and clean technology in the UK and globally.