Global companies urge EU to raise its climate ambition in the run-up to 2040
A new position paper by Corporate Leaders Group Europe calls on the European Union to reduce its 2040 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90%.
UK households energy costs estimated to increase £5 bn a year as a result of blocking new solar farm
A new study by ECIU shows further restrictions on ground mounted solar farms are predicted to cos energy bill payers up to £5 bn a year
Verra Release new VCS Standard to improve transparency & align with global carbon market initiatives
The changes to the VCS Standard and updated versions of associated VCS Program documents will strengthen the program’s usability, transparency, and integrity, and align it with major global carbon markets initiatives.
New UK projects announced to fight climate change in Africa
UK Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, will announce new projects worth £49m during a visit to Kenya for the inaugural Africa Climate Summit
New report from IRENA shows renewables help fuel cost savings of $520 billion
An increase in renewables competitiveness accelerates, as the fuel price crisis increases, finds a new report from IRENA.
The LEGO Group pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
The LEGO Group has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 as part of its continued efforts to reduce environmental impact
Wincanton and Screwfix switch to alternative fuel to lower transport emissions by up to 90%
Wincanton has announced that 85% of its logistics vehicle fleet serving Screwfix now refuels with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), in a bold sustainability initiative to eliminate carbon emissions.
Finance industry warns UK Prime Minister of consequences of climate wavering
Investment managers, banks, asset owners and other financial institutions, have warned that the government’s recent rhetoric risks stopping the finance sector from making the transformative investments needed to reach net zero and grow the economy.
UK Government aim to restore peatlands across England by providing a £16 million funding
UK Government make increased efforts to restore thousands of hectares of peatlands to help tackle climate change.
Offshore wind primed for rapid expansion in new markets this decade
Industry and government must work together to speed up licensing, permitting and grow the supply chain in order to deliver on the enormous potential for offshore wind
Development consent granted for UKs largest green electricity transmission reinforcement project
Planning consent for a new subsea electricity superhighway between Scotland and England has now been granted by all relevant authorities
IKEA and GOGLA announce strategic partnership to help the off-grid solar sector
GOGLA and IKEA Foundation form a strategic partnership, with a funding of EUR 4 million to help the off-grid solar sector
NatWest supporting the UK construction sector to accelerate retrofitting
NatWest is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to provide a free retrofit learning platform for the UK’s construction industry
Kamma Raises £3.6 million to tackle net zero in UK homes and commercial property
Investment, led by Clean Growth Fund, will support expansion of Kamma’s market-leading property data engine, providing the insights needed to deliver Net Zero for UK property.
CDP findings reveal extreme heat is the worst climate hazard for worlds cities
July 2023 was recorded as the hottest month recorded in human history, CDP finds extreme heat is the worst climate hazard for worlds cities.
Satellite data services are set to tackle water pollution, carbon emissions and biodiversity threats
Businesses and other organisations are set to be provided with information about environmental risks and how to mitigate them through innovative climate services.