Global companies urge EU to raise its climate ambition in the run-up to 2040
A new position paper by Corporate Leaders Group Europe calls on the European Union to reduce its 2040 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90%.
UK households energy costs estimated to increase £5 bn a year as a result of blocking new solar farm
A new study by ECIU shows further restrictions on ground mounted solar farms are predicted to cos energy bill payers up to £5 bn a year
Verra Release new VCS Standard to improve transparency & align with global carbon market initiatives
The changes to the VCS Standard and updated versions of associated VCS Program documents will strengthen the program’s usability, transparency, and integrity, and align it with major global carbon markets initiatives.
New report from IRENA shows renewables help fuel cost savings of $520 billion
An increase in renewables competitiveness accelerates, as the fuel price crisis increases, finds a new report from IRENA.
Nestlé and Cargill collaborate to transform cocoa shells into low carbon fertilizer
The initiative could produce up to 7,000 tonnes of environmentally friendly fertilizer, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing Nestlé's commitment to sustainability.
UK Government aim to restore peatlands across England by providing a £16 million funding
UK Government make increased efforts to restore thousands of hectares of peatlands to help tackle climate change.
IKEA and GOGLA announce strategic partnership to help the off-grid solar sector
GOGLA and IKEA Foundation form a strategic partnership, with a funding of EUR 4 million to help the off-grid solar sector
CDP findings reveal extreme heat is the worst climate hazard for worlds cities
July 2023 was recorded as the hottest month recorded in human history, CDP finds extreme heat is the worst climate hazard for worlds cities.
High percentage of the leading timber sector not prepared for EU deforestation regulation
EUDR will require companies to ensure their products are verifiably deforestation-free, their origin is known, and they are produced legally in their country of origin
UK Government distribute nearly £4 million in funding for green AI innovations
The UK government increase their funding in AI, to help UK industries decrease carbon emissions in ambition to reach net zero
NFU urges the Government to “put words into action” and take domestic food production seriously
NFU insists that the UK’s self-sufficiency doesn’t drop below its current level of 60%
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Iberdrola launches Carbon2Nature to reduce the carbon footprint through nature-based solutions
Iberdrola launches Carbon2Nature with the mission of developing high-impact nature-based solutions projects that reduce the global carbon footprint, improve biodiversity, and promote a sustainable economy.
Tesco’s ambitious net zero targets validated by targets initiative
Tesco becomes one of the first retailers globally to have its net zero, science-based targets, validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Climate catastrophes on ports are expected to cause multi-billion-dollar risk to economic activity
New research from Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute expects over $122 billion impact of economic activity, with a staggering $81 billion in international trade.
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Dove launch new reforestation project helping to restore nature’s real beauty
Dove partner with the Rimba Collective in efforts to protect and restore 123,000 acres of rainforest in South-East Asia
New group helps financial institutions support investments in nature recovery in the UK
The Green Finance Institute’s Nature Programme (GFI Hive) launches the UK Financial Institutions for Nature Group (G-FIN) to support the delivery of investment into UK nature recovery.
Cutting-edge farming projects to get share of £30 million
Up to £30 million has been awarded to cutting-edge farming projects that will boost food production, move towards net zero, and create a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector.
Canopy funded $60M to advance low-carbon next gen supply chains
Canopy will receive $60 million in funding to catalyse the commercial production of low-carbon and circular solutions across the globe.
Cutting-edge farming technology awarded £9m
Three cutting-edge projects will receive a share of £9.13 million in government funding to carry out research and development on proposals to boost agricultural productivity, sustainability and climate resilience.
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).