IEMA launches new resource for sustainability careers
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) has launched the Green Careers Hub, a brand-new government backed resource to give insight into the green jobs of the future.
More than 100 businesses call on the Government for planning reform to deliver net zero
A joint letter to the Prime Minister and three Secretaries of State, coordinated by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), has been signed by more than 100 businesses from across the built environment sector.
What implications does the CSRD have for non-financial disclosures?
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) which entered into force in January 2023 represents a significant expansion of mandatory sustainability reporting. EcoAct’s Stefan Holzheuser and Jordan Hairabedian guide us through this important directive and next steps for both EU and non-EU businesses.
Lidl to incorporate Prevented Ocean Plastic™ into its water bottles
Lidl has announced that it will be incorporating Prevented Ocean Plastic™ into its water bottles – becoming the first UK supermarket to make this change.
Only 5% of global emissions are covered by on-track targets, new Tracker from CDP finds
Current corporate targets disclosed through CDP will not reduce emissions enough to limit warming to 1.5 degrees, new data from CDP reveals.
Embracing the sustainability challenge
Decarbonization is only the first step in the global automotive industry’s sustainability transformation.
New report finds that wind and solar have overtaken fossil generation in the EU
New data from energy think tank Ember shows that wind and solar produced more EU electricity than fossil fuels in May, for the first full month on record.
Ofgem to receive legal mandate to prioritise the UK’s 2050 net zero target
Ofgem has welcomed the Government’s amendment to the Energy Bill giving the regulator a statutory net zero duty.
IIGCC and TPI Centre launch Net Zero Standard for Banks and Net Zero Banking Assessment Framework
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), in consultation with the Transition Pathway Initiative Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre), has launched a Net Zero Standard for Banks setting out investor expectations on the transition to net zero.
World’s asset managers failing to use their influence to stem biodiversity loss and climate change
ShareAction has released its latest analysis revealing how the world's largest asset managers are failing to use their influence to stem the dual crisis of biodiversity loss and climate change.
UN roadmap outlines solutions to cut global plastic pollution ahead of World Environment Day
Plastic pollution could reduce by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts using existing technologies, according to a new report by UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
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.