Nestlé announces new partnership with World Central Kitchen
By collaborating with World Central Kitchen (WCK), Nestlé will help feed hungry people in communities that have been stricken by extreme weather events related to the climate crisis.
Unilever announces a biotech alternative to palm oil and fossil fuels
Unilever is partnering with San Diego-based biotechnology specialists Geno to jointly invest $120 million (€114 million) in a new venture to commercialise plant-based alternatives to feedstocks like palm oil and fossil fuels that are used to make cleansers for home care, beauty and personal care products.
Mind the gaps: Clarifying corporate carbon
As pressure on investors to decarbonize their portfolios continues to mount, the importance of Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity will only increase.
Circular economy predicted to create over a quarter of a million new jobs for Londoners
New research by ReLondon, in collaboration with Valpak, reveals the potential economic growth and job prosperity possible over the next decade, if London’s businesses, policymakers and communities work together to adopt a circular economy and achieve the targets outlined in the Mayor’s Environment Strategy.
Food Foundation calls for robust regulatory mechanisms in response to UK’s new Food Strategy
The Food Foundation had responded to the Government’s new Food Strategy White Paper.
Royal Mail pledges net zero by 2040
Royal Mail has launched an ambitious new environment plan, which includes a long-term target to reduce its average carbon emissions per parcel it delivers in the UK from 205gCO2e today to 50gCO2e. That’s about the same carbon emissions as making a cup of tea with milk.
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.