New research finds that SMEs are switching to UK suppliers to combat climate change
The latest NatWest Sustainable Business Tracker shows encouraging signs that UK businesses are seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of their supply chains.
Airbus invests in world’s largest clean hydrogen infrastructure fund managed by Hy24
Airbus has joined the world’s largest clean hydrogen infrastructure investment fund, managed by Hy24 - a joint venture between Ardian, a world-leading private investment house and FiveTHydrogen, an investment manager specialising in clean hydrogen investments.
Industrials need to put sustainability at the core of their business strategies
According to the World Resources Institute, three industrial subsectors are the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: since 1990, emissions from industrial processes grew by 187%, followed by transportation (+79%), and manufacturing and construction (+56%). The indirect impact is even larger.
Chapter Zero launches new Board Toolkit with Berkeley support
With pro bono support from Berkeley, not-for-profit organisation Chapter Zero has launched a new Board Toolkit to enable non-executive directors (NEDs) to help their boards take timely, positive and decisive action on climate change and the transition to net zero.
Global electricity demand growth is slowing, weighed down by economic weakness and high prices
Renewable power generation is growing faster than overall demand in 2022, leading to slight decline in global power sector CO2 emissions despite rising coal use in Europe amid gas crisis.
Volvo Cars gears up for long-term sustainable growth with new electric car manufacturing plant
Volvo Cars announces it will establish a third manufacturing plant in Europe, positioning the company well to meet the continued demand from its customers for electric cars and capture future growth potential.
New aerospace innovation to propel UK to growth and greener skies backed by £273 million
Solar powered aircraft, ultra-efficient wings and medical treatment carrying drones are just some of the technologies the government will back.
Nearly half of English local authorities unprepared for Electric Vehicle transition
Geotab releases new report examining the progress amongst local authorities in England making the transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Water and sewerage company performance on pollution hits new low
Latest annual Environmental Performance Assessment shows environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies has declined.
Global economic growth failing to consider nature in policy decision, report finds
The way nature is valued in political and economic decisions is both a key driver of the global biodiversity crisis and a vital opportunity to address it, according to a four-year methodological assessment by 82 top scientists and experts from every region of the world.
Imperial College London and Hitachi to research climate solutions
Imperial College London and Hitachi to launch a joint research centre for decarbonisation and natural climate solutions.
Ofgem proposes reforms for UK’s “home-grown” net zero energy system
Ofgem has put forward a range of potential reforms to reduce Britain’s reliance on expensive gas imports and accelerate the transition towards cleaner, more secure and affordable supplies of home-grown energy.
Overview of European Sustainable Finance Labels
The european labels establish their legitimacy alongside the development of european regulation
Shortage of trained heat pump installers could set back net zero
Not enough people are being trained as heat pump engineers to meet government targets for installations, a new report finds.
New report finds growing split in Europe’s airlines over climate policy
New research shows legacy airlines leading negative lobbying.
LGIM launches net zero global corporate bond fund
Driven by increased client demand for climate aware solutions, the L&G Net Zero Global Corporate Bond Fund is an active strategy that aims to deliver long-term returns, net zero carbon emissions and improved ESG outcomes.