UK Government announces it will end support for fossil fuel sector overseas
The Prime Minister has announced that the UK will end direct government support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas.
Coca-Cola European Partners sets ambition to reach Net Zero emissions by 2040
Coca-Cola's largest independent bottling company pledges to spend €250m over the next three years in order to achieve a 30% emissions cut across its value chain by end of the decade.
CCC: Raising the UK’s climate ambitions for 2035 will put Net-Zero within reach
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has said raising the UK’s climate ambitions for 2035 will put Net-Zero within reach and change the UK for the better.
New £12m government fund to plant over 500 hectares of trees across England’s community forests
Over the next five months more than 500 hectares of trees are to be planted in 10 community forests across England, the government has announced.
Campaign urges Governments at next year’s COP to back compulsory climate education and literacy
EARTHDAY.ORG has launched a global campaign aimed at ensuring that all students receive quality, wide-ranging, climate education in schools across all grade levels and disciplines.
GRIDSERVE opens UK’s first Electric Forecourt to support mass market EV charging
UK-wide network of over 100 Electric Forecourts® powered by net zero carbon energy will solve EV charging concerns and pave the way to mass EV adoption well ahead of 2030 petrol and diesel ban.
New SteelZero initiative receives backing from major businesses
Eight leading companies sign up to a new initiative from The Climate Group designed to accelerate the transition to a cleaner steel industry.
UK sets ambitious new climate target ahead of UN Summit
The UK Government has announced a new ambitious target to reduce the UK’s emissions by at least 68% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
IEA: Covid crisis has deepened energy efficiency slowdown
A new report from the IEA has shown energy efficiency progress is the weakest in a decade, threatening international climate goals and intensifying the need for urgent action.
Over 70 businesses urge UK PM to set strong climate targets for 2030
77 businesses including Tesco, BT, Coca-Cola, and Sky are calling on Boris Johnson to announce a substantial emissions reduction commitment.
Innovators lead the charge on industrial energy efficiency
Developing and demonstrating technology innovations can be challenging, but doing so during a global pandemic is additionally tough. Paul McKinney, Programme Manager for the BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator at the Carbon Trust, looks at the achievements and tenacity of the innovators who are playing a leading role in decarbonising the industrial sector.
Barclays shares update on new transparency tools for 2050 net-zero ambition
Barclays Group Chairman Nigel Higgins has released a statement addressing what Barclays has done to help address the climate challenge since setting its 2050 net-zero target.
UK Government unveils path to sustainable farming from 2021
Plans to deliver a better, fairer farming system in England have been set out by the UK government.
Beyond Investing: Biden’s bold plans for the future
Beyond Investing is pleased to present this update on its US Vegan Climate Index in the wake of the recent US Presidential election.
Sky announces the arrival of 151 new Ford Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vans
Sky announces the arrival of 151 new Ford Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vans (PHEVs) as part of its commitment to net-zero emissions.
Report: Institutional investors to increase investment in renewables in next five years
Over one third of investors surveyed believe the Covid-19 crisis has made the fight against climate change more urgent, and renewables become more attractive.