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UK government urged to address a looming textile recycling crisis
April 16, 2024
UK government urged to address a looming textile recycling crisis
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‘Persistent obstacles’ including a lack of financing means renewables are failing to keep pace with energy demands, with climate targets set to be missed
April 11, 2024
‘Persistent obstacles’ including a lack of financing means renewables are failing to keep pace with energy demands, with climate targets set to be missed
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First set of UK nature investment standards launched by the BSI
April 4, 2024
First set of UK nature investment standards launched by the BSI
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SEC finalises new climate disclosure rules, only for legal challenges to see them temporarily paused a week later
March 26, 2024
SEC finalises new climate disclosure rules, only for legal challenges to see them temporarily paused a week later
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Why have 200 companies including Microsoft, X, Diageo and P&G had their emissions commitments removed by the SBTi?
March 21, 2024
Why have 200 companies including Microsoft, X, Diageo and P&G had their emissions commitments removed by the SBTi?
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A slim-lined CSDDD has finally been approved, but what does this mean for businesses operating in the EU?
March 18, 2024
A slim-lined CSDDD has finally been approved, but what does this mean for businesses operating in the EU?
Operations
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Fashion accountability is stagnating: brands are making little to no progress in addressing sustainability & social issues
March 12, 2024
Fashion accountability is stagnating: brands are making little to no progress in addressing sustainability & social issues
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US Cleantech investment surpasses $300 billion following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
February 29, 2024
US Cleantech investment surpasses $300 billion following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
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Make UK warns that smaller manufacturing firms are struggling to meet their customers ESG demands
February 27, 2024
Make UK warns that smaller manufacturing firms are struggling to meet their customers ESG demands
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Last year wind surpassed gas in terms of energy generation in the EU. So why might the clean energy transition be at risk?
February 20, 2024
Last year wind surpassed gas in terms of energy generation in the EU. So why might the clean energy transition be at risk?
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Surge in EV adoption, as UK new car sales deliver their best year since the pandemic
February 15, 2024
Surge in EV adoption, as UK new car sales deliver their best year since the pandemic
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Corporate climate disclosures: who made the grade in 2023?
February 13, 2024
Corporate climate disclosures: who made the grade in 2023?
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Growing communication challenge for businesses: new research identifies a ‘climate language barrier’
February 6, 2024
Growing communication challenge for businesses: new research identifies a ‘climate language barrier’
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Rising costs deterring SMEs from embracing sustainability initiatives for 2024
January 30, 2024
Rising costs deterring SMEs from embracing sustainability initiatives for 2024
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The end of greenwashing? The EU agrees on a new directive set to target misleading environmental claims
January 24, 2024
The end of greenwashing? The EU agrees on a new directive set to target misleading environmental claims
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Sainsbury’s supermarket launches new EV charging venture ‘Smart Charge’
January 16, 2024
Sainsbury’s supermarket launches new EV charging venture ‘Smart Charge’
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Green skills shortage fears as job postings outstrip upskilling within the finance sector
January 10, 2024
Green skills shortage fears as job postings outstrip upskilling within the finance sector
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In 2023, the UK produced an estimated 90TWh of renewable energy– enough to power its 28 million homes
January 9, 2024
In 2023, the UK produced an estimated 90TWh of renewable energy– enough to power its 28 million homes
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Finance day at COP28: ‘significant progress on international financial architecture reform’ in the fight against climate change
December 7, 2023
Finance day at COP28: ‘significant progress on international financial architecture reform’ in the fight against climate change
COP
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Findings suggest a growing skills gap in the finance sector: Business leaders report challenges in the recruitment of talent to address sustainability reporting needs
December 6, 2023
Findings suggest a growing skills gap in the finance sector: Business leaders report challenges in the recruitment of talent to address sustainability reporting needs
Finance
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The IEA’s World Energy Employment 2023 report is an opportunity to reflect on how energy experts have risen to the challenge of a clean transition
November 29, 2023
The IEA’s World Energy Employment 2023 report is an opportunity to reflect on how energy experts have risen to the challenge of a clean transition
Business & Policy
Octopus Energy partners with Bellway Homes to build 50,000 ‘Zero Bills’ homes by 2025
November 22, 2023
Octopus Energy partners with Bellway Homes to build 50,000 ‘Zero Bills’ homes by 2025
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Innovation
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As You Sow rates net zero progress by the top 100 US corporations: Who is accelerating down the road to zero emissions, and which firms risk being left behind?
November 15, 2023
As You Sow rates net zero progress by the top 100 US corporations: Who is accelerating down the road to zero emissions, and which firms risk being left behind?
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The UN’s 2023 adaptation gap report warns that the world is ‘underfinanced and underprepared’ to face the challenges of the climate crisis
November 14, 2023
The UN’s 2023 adaptation gap report warns that the world is ‘underfinanced and underprepared’ to face the challenges of the climate crisis
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NatWest Sustainable Business Tracker Q3 2023: SME business activity contracts, and energy price volatility drives cost-saving measures
November 9, 2023
NatWest Sustainable Business Tracker Q3 2023: SME business activity contracts, and energy price volatility drives cost-saving measures
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A ‘recommerce revolution’? Barclaycard study finds that reusing, reselling, and renting added £7 billion to the UK economy over the past 12 months
November 7, 2023
A ‘recommerce revolution’? Barclaycard study finds that reusing, reselling, and renting added £7 billion to the UK economy over the past 12 months
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Innovation
The transitional committee for the loss and damage fund has failed to come to an agreement on how the initiative should work
November 2, 2023
The transitional committee for the loss and damage fund has failed to come to an agreement on how the initiative should work
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News
Are B Corps out for 2024?
November 1, 2023
Are B Corps out for 2024?
Business & Policy
Dairy disrupters, Oatly, call for climate labelling to be applied to all UK food and drink products
October 31, 2023
Dairy disrupters, Oatly, call for climate labelling to be applied to all UK food and drink products
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Ocado’s ‘game-changing’ digital deposit scheme shows potential as three-month pilot comes to an end
October 26, 2023
Ocado’s ‘game-changing’ digital deposit scheme shows potential as three-month pilot comes to an end
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Innovation
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is rolled out to address carbon leakage in the EU
October 20, 2023
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is rolled out to address carbon leakage in the EU
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Has our road to net zero changed course over the last two years? The IEA’s ‘Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to Keep the 1.5C Goal in Reach’ shows some diversions, but ultimately they get us to the same destination
October 19, 2023
Has our road to net zero changed course over the last two years? The IEA’s ‘Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to Keep the 1.5C Goal in Reach’ shows some diversions, but ultimately they get us to the same destination
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Rosebank oil and gas field approved despite claims that burning its oil and gas could release the same annual emissions as 90 countries
October 12, 2023
Rosebank oil and gas field approved despite claims that burning its oil and gas could release the same annual emissions as 90 countries
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ZCA looks at how recent UK government policy shifts could impact various sustainability and environmental initiatives that have been reported in our insights
October 10, 2023
ZCA looks at how recent UK government policy shifts could impact various sustainability and environmental initiatives that have been reported in our insights
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The leaders of the largest economies in the world have approved initiatives to treble the amount of renewable energy produced by 2030 but have failed to agree on a pledge to phase out fossil fuels.
October 3, 2023
The leaders of the largest economies in the world have approved initiatives to treble the amount of renewable energy produced by 2030 but have failed to agree on a pledge to phase out fossil fuels.
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4 out of 5 UK business leaders say that the on-going energy crisis has hindered their ability to meet decarbonisation targets
September 27, 2023
4 out of 5 UK business leaders say that the on-going energy crisis has hindered their ability to meet decarbonisation targets
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Sustainable Biomass for Britain: The 2023 Biomass Strategy reinforces a dedication to the energy source across power, heat and transport
September 26, 2023
Sustainable Biomass for Britain: The 2023 Biomass Strategy reinforces a dedication to the energy source across power, heat and transport
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Africa Climate Summit 2023 kicks off in Nairobi, centring on green growth and climate finance
September 21, 2023
Africa Climate Summit 2023 kicks off in Nairobi, centring on green growth and climate finance
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Finance
UK government softens net zero stance: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces ‘a new approach’ to climate change
September 20, 2023
UK government softens net zero stance: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces ‘a new approach’ to climate change
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The exponential roadmap initiative’s new greening cash action guide gives actionable steps for organisations but where else can pressure come from to reduce banks’ investments in climate-harming activities
September 20, 2023
The exponential roadmap initiative’s new greening cash action guide gives actionable steps for organisations but where else can pressure come from to reduce banks’ investments in climate-harming activities
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