EY launches new sustainability service to prepare for net zero plans by 2023
EY Carbon has received £100 million in investment to recruit over 1,300 professionals over the next three years.
NatWest launches green loans to help UK businesses go and grow greener
The new Green Loans proposition will offer borrowing with no arrangement fee to qualifying SMEs investing in eligible clean buildings, energy, transport and agriculture.
BMW Group significantly increases use of low-carbon steel in series production at European plants
Salzgitter AG and H2 Green Steel will provide 40% of steel demand for standard production at BMW Group’s European plants, saving 400,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Sustainable investing: no longer just an equity game
Investors are stepping up to embrace Sustainable Development Goal Strategies. Read how Detailhandel evolved its fixed income approach with SDGs in mind.
IIGCC launches first net zero guidance for private equity portfolios
The comprehensive guidance, covering metrics, targets, and implementation actions relevant to GPs and LPs, offers an industry-wide approach to net zero.
Jacobs secures RWE Green Hydrogen feasibility contract in the UK
The project adds to Jacobs’ growing portfolio of strategic solutions to support climate response and the energy transition.
International Copper Association: On Copper Mining Misconceptions
Sustainability objectives coupled with innovation are transforming the way in which copper is extracted.
HSBC invests $100m in Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to accelerate green technologies
Catalyst, founded by Bill Gates, is an initiative that leverages private-public capital to accelerate the development of clean technologies that will help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
New Look commits to becoming climate positive by 2040 in new sustainability strategy
The retailer has commited to becoming climate positive by 2040 and reducing GHG emissions from products by 50% by 2030.
Barclays launches Green Home Mortgages for Buy-to-Let
Barclays Mortgages has announced the launch of the Green Home Buy-to-Let Mortgage which reward customers who choose to buy an energy efficient new build home when looking to buy to let.
UK supports international efforts to protect over 500,000 km of ocean with £2M investment
Lord Goldsmith has announced that the UK will help to protect some of the world’s most important and biodiverse marine environments.
SAP: Accelerating Our Commitment to Net-Zero
SAP has committed to achieve net-zero along our value chain in line with a 1.5°C future in 2030 – 20 years earlier than originally targeted.
COP26 President urges countries to deliver on commitments made in Glasgow
Alok Sharma urges countries to deliver on the commitments made in the Glasgow Climate Pact.
TotalEnergies, Masdar and Siemens Energy join forces to drive green hydrogen development
The companies sign a collaboration agreement in the UAE to act as co-developers for green hydrogen production in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban development.
ExxonMobil aims for net zero emissions by 2050
ExxonMobil’s ambition for net zero is backed by a comprehensive approach to develop Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission-reduction roadmaps for major facilities and assets.
SSE acquires its first solar project to deliver 30MW of clean energy
The solar project is part of SSE’s £12.5 billion 'Net Zero Acceleration Programme' to boost sustainable growth, lead the energy transition and maximise value for all stakeholders.