Oxford PV sets new solar cell world record
Oxford PV has set a new world record for the efficiency of a commercial-sized solar cell, marking a significant breakthrough in the drive towards a low-carbon global economy.
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.
Diageo invests in new project to create a circular economy for aluminium in UK
Diageo has announced that it has provided funding to establish the British Aluminium Consortium for Advanced Alloys (BACALL), a collective of industry experts who will create a circular economy for aluminium in the UK.
New report finds investors not waking up to nature loss risk
New analysis from Planet Tracker finds investors not waking up to nature loss risk, with majority voting against biodiversity proposals.
RWE announces development proposals for three new carbon capture projects across the UK
RWE has announced plans to progress three new carbon capture projects.
New report finds limiting global warming to 1.5°C would save billions from dangerously hot climate
Current climate policies will leave more than a fifth of humanity exposed to dangerously hot temperatures by 2100, new research suggests.
UK Government to redouble commitment into global infrastructure investment
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had redoubled the UK’s commitment to mobilising billions in public and private finance to help get the Sustainable Development Goals back on track at the G7 in Japan.
New report analysing European Green Deal warns of governments’ key role in ensuring implementation
A new report by think tank Strategic Perspectives analyses the impacts the European Green Deal will have on businesses and households.
Danish Energy Agency awards Ørsted new contract to capture and store 430,000 tonnes of biogenic CO2
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has awarded Ørsted a 20-year contract for its carbon capture and storage (CCS) project ‘Ørsted Kalundborg Hub’.
More public companies are making climate commitments but deadline to limit warming to 1.5°C shrinks
The number of global public companies making climate commitments has steadily grown this year, but these targets vary significantly in their comprehensiveness and ambition, according to the latest MSCI Net-Zero Tracker.
UK Government announce funding for low-cost heat initiative in push to drive down energy bills
The UK’s first system drawing heat from deep underground to provide low-cost heating for nearly 4,000 homes is one of 7 innovative projects backed by government funding.
United Airlines to triple sustainable aviation fuel use in 2023
United announce it will be tripling its SAF use, which could put the airline on track to use approximately 10 million gallons in 2023.
New report shows UK is at critical juncture in maximising industrial potential of green hydrogen
A report published by RenewableUK urges the Government to work closely with the green hydrogen industry to develop a new market big enough to grow new supply chains and kickstart a major new green energy industry at scale in the UK.
Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, to keynote the Sustainable Investment Forum Europe
Climate Action’s Sustainable Investment Forum Europe to welcome Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as Keynote Speaker at Mid-Year Juncture Ahead of COP28.
Six essentials for mainstream EV adoption
We’re nearing the point of no return in the eMobility transition. EVs could make up 55% of total global vehicle sales by 2030. But failure to address six essentials could result in missed climate targets, wasted investment and a delayed transition timetable, warns Serge Colle, EY Global Energy and Resources Leader.
EU Commission and EIB announce funds worth €18 billion to boost investments in climate action
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced €18 billion of financing under Global Gateway, Europe's investment strategy for partner countries.