UK Government celebrated as a global leader in green finance
The UK government has received two awards from the Climate Bonds Initiative, celebrating its work as a global leader in green finance.
Manifest Climate Unpacks the ISSB’s Draft Sustainability and Climate Disclosure Standards
Manifest Climate, a leading climate technology solutions provider, explains how the draft ISSB standards have the potential to become the baseline for corporate reporting around the world.
University of Cambridge engineers awarded new funding for world’s first zero emissions cement
Three Cambridge engineers, Dr Cyrille Dunant, Dr Pippa Horton and Professor Julian Allwood, have filed a patent and been awarded new research funding for their invention of the world’s first emissions-free route to recycle Portland cement.
Virgin Money launches UK’s first dedicated fund to help farmers move to net zero
Virgin Money has launched a new £200m fund to support farmers in their transition to net zero, by offering lower cost loans that can be used to invest in changes which reduce on-farm emissions.
Net Zero Asset Managers initiative publishes initial targets for 43 signatories
43 asset managers have disclosed their initial targets for the proportion of assets managed in line with achieving net zero by 2050 or sooner, according to the latest Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative target disclosure report.
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Whitepaper looks at the risk impact of incorporating SDG exposure into portfolios
What can investors expect when building portfolios that incorporate SDGs? A new Qontigo whitepaper compares optimized single SDG, two SDG and all SDG portfolios across a number of different risk-related dimensions.
Private sector sends powerful message for zero-carbon tech, as key coalition tops 50 members
The First Movers Coalition, a flagship public-private partnership to clean up the most carbon-intensive industry sectors, from heavy industry to long-distance transport, has announced a major expansion to more than 50 corporate members worth about $8.5 trillion and a total of nine leading governments, including the US, covering over 40% of global GDP.
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OVO launches new Tech Academy with aim to tackle climate crisis
OVO will inspire more people to pursue a career related to tackling the climate crisis, as it launches the OVO Tech Academy.
Isle of Man TT races set to be completely carbon neutral
The Department for Enterprise is making steps to reduce the carbon footprint of this year’s Isle of Man TT Races with the recent appointment of strategic partner, Pozitive Group.
New funding announced to protect biodiversity in UK overseas territories
Threatened species will benefit from funding from the UK Government to tackle invasive species and strengthen climate change mitigation.
Urgent action needed to ensure a resilient energy transition amid severe global challenges
A special report on the state of the global energy transition, released by the World Economic Forum indicates that urgent action is required by both private and public sectors to ensure a resilient transition as the world faces the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s.
Winners of £60m government competition to develop hydrogen as the superfuel of the future unveiled
HySupply 2 competition winners to receive government funding for innovation in hydrogen supply.
Pushing the Boundaries of Data Centre Sustainability
Read the new blog from Kao Data on pushing the boundaries of data centre sustainability.
12 leading UK pension funds to collaborate in support of climate transition in emerging markets
A group of 12 leading UK pension funds convened by the Church of England Pensions Board, representing £400bn assets under management and working on behalf of over 18 million members, will jointly consider how to support the climate transition in emerging markets.
Getting ahead of the SEC on climate risk and opportunity
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made its move on climate risk disclosure. With the launch last month of a consultation on standardising climate-related disclosures by public companies, the US market regulator has set a train in process that will make it easier for investors to understand the risks and opportunities posed by the transition away from fossil fuels.
Global cement industry announces new programme of support for sustainable technologies
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has revealed the first six start-ups that will be backed by its member companies as part of the first ever Innovandi ‘Open Challenge’ in the race to ‘net zero’ by 2050.