Ørsted aims for net-positive biodiversity impact from new projects commissioned from 2030
Ørsted has set the ambition to deliver a net-positive biodiversity impact from all new renewable energy projects that are commissioned from 2030 at the latest.
Ten-fold increase in carbon offset cost predicted
The cost of offsetting corporate carbon emissions needs to increase ten-fold to drive meaningful climate action, says a landmark report by UCL and Trove Research.
Heathrow becomes first UK major airport to successfully integrate SAF into fuel distribution
Heathrow has successfully incorporated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its operation, ahead of the G7 Summit.
World Environment Day: UN calls on countries to restore one billion hectares of land
This year's World Environment Day theme is 'Ecosystem restoration' and the UN are calling on countries to meet commitments to restore one billion hectares of land.
Sustainability, action: New metrics of ESG
During a time of unprecedented uncertainty and disruption, how should businesses approach the “new metrics of performance,” and how will ESG evolve in 2021?
COP26: Bridging the gap of climate ambition
This FTSE Russell paper estimates that the resulting global trajectory will lead to a 2.9°C warming ‒ a level that still falls short from the “well below 2°C” Paris target.
Breaking down corporate net-zero climate targets
An increasing number of companies are setting “net-zero” climate targets. In this guide, MSCI offers an analytical framework to assess companies’ decarbonization targets, including net-zero targets.
Water, air quality, energy, biodiversity & extreme climate issues to affect credits
Fitch’s “ESG in Credit” report series discusses risk exposure to extreme weather events, water, energy and fuel, air quality, and biodiversity and waste issues.
UK signs up to global alliance to protect our oceans and at-risk communities
The UK has announced its membership of the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA).
Six global banks join forces to decarbonize steel
Six banks are working together to develop a climate-aligned finance agreement to support steel sector decarbonization.
UK Government announces £44 million cash boost to cut emissions from buildings
Tens of thousands of UK homes, businesses and public buildings are one step closer to benefitting from greener, cleaner energy thanks to £44 million of government funding.
Energy Transition Summit: Net zero by 2050 is economically achievable
The Energy Transition Summit took place this week on the 25 & 27 May, providing key market insights, trends and opportunities over the next decade as the energy sector prepares to support a global green economy.
Enel cuts ribbon on Flexibility Lab, promoting innovation towards flexible distribution networks
The Flexibility Lab, located in Milan and Bari in Italy, and in Malaga and Barcelona in Spain, will allow the testing of flexibility solutions in a real-world operating environment and ensuring technological neutrality.
Shell forced to drastically reduce CO2 emissions after court order
Friends of the Earth wins climate case against Shell.
Unilever announces partnership for plant-based protein innovation
Unilever has announced that it will partner with food-tech company ENOUGH to bring new plant-based meat products to market.
Shell’s energy transition strategy backed by shareholders despite backlash
At their annual general meeting (AGM) last week, Shell won the backing of the vast majority of its shareholders for its new energy transition strategy.