IPCC: If we act now, we can still secure a liveable sustainable future for all

There are multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change, and they are available now, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report.

21 March 2023

​Companies failing to engage suppliers on nature and climate despite incoming regulation, finds CDP

New data released by CDP shows that companies are falling behind on tracking supply chain emissions and risk missing completely mandatory regulation on nature in supply chains

17 March 2023

European Commission announces Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies

The European Commission has announced a new Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition.

17 March 2023

UK has ‘golden opportunity’ to be world leader in nuclear-derived net zero synthetic fuels

The UK has a ‘golden opportunity’ to become a world leader in the production of emissions-free synthetic fuels using nuclear energy, according a new report by energy consultants Equilibrion and the Nuclear Industry Association.

14 March 2023

Pension funds hold the key to unlocking the potential of nature and wildlife

Scottish Widows’ new nature and biodiversity report outlines recommendations to mobilise private sector investment to complement public sector action on nature.

14 March 2023

A visionary framework for sustainable finance strategies

Financial institutions need to build a framework that will enable them to anticipate change and adapt their strategies accordingly to achieve a successful transition to a sustainable future.

14 March 2023

Institute of Directors calls on UK Government to adopt its own Inflation Reduction Act

The Institute of Directors is calling on the UK government to be significantly more active in incentivising green industries and technologies.

10 March 2023

CCC: Decarbonised power system by 2035 is possible but not at this pace of delivery

A new report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) demonstrates the scale of the task in delivering the UK Government’s 2035 goal of achieving a decarbonised power system, with 25 new recommendations to improve the prospects of delivery.

10 March 2023

The Crown Estate set to explore market requirements for CCUS projects in UK

The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland have started the first round of formal engagement with developers on Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS).

07 March 2023

UN confirms landmark treaty to protect marine biodiversity in international waters

The United Nations has confirmed a new landmark treaty which will protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss.

07 March 2023

Corporate Leaders Group outlines steps UK government can take to accelerate climate action

As the UK Net Zero Review continues to be unpacked and its policy implications understood, CLG UK has called for seven cross-sectoral and cross-government measures to be implemented by the end of this year.

03 March 2023

Ofgem sets out proposals to transform local energy systems

Ofgem is today consulting on the next steps in establishing a more decentralised, decarbonised and dynamic energy system in Great Britain.

03 March 2023

Taskforce calls on companies to publish transition plans this year

The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) calls on financial firms and companies to accelerate delivery of transition plans.

28 February 2023

Green Finance Institute launches new resource to supercharge green home retrofit solutions

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) has launched the “Broker’s Handbook”, a guide to educate and inform mortgage intermediaries about different green home retrofit solutions and technologies to help accelerate the decarbonisation of the UK’s homes.

28 February 2023

Investment of £168m awarded to drive innovation and boost farming productivity

More than £168 million in grants will be available to farmers this year to drive innovation, support food production, improve animal health and welfare and protect the environment.

24 February 2023

Kita secures £4m seed investment to bring essential carbon insurance products to market

Kita has announced a highly over-subscribed £4m seed funding round led by Octopus Ventures, alongside existing investors Insurtech Gateway, Carbon13 and Climate VC, and new investors Chaucer Group and Hartree Partners.

24 February 2023

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