European Commission announces new rules to put end to wasteful packaging
The European Commission has proposed new EU-wide rules on packaging, to tackle the constantly growing source of waste and of consumer frustration.
Lack of legally binding core standards for UK trade putting climate and environmental goals at risk
The UK Government must establish a set of Core Environmental Standards (CES) in law that would apply to food imported from overseas based on similar standards that apply to UK farmers or risk undermining the transition to sustainable farming, says a new report by WWF.
The more asset owner investment strategies change, the more they stay the same
For the sixth year in a row, FTSE Russell asked global asset owners for their views and practices across a range of sustainable finance issues: 184 participated, represent up to £3trillions in AUM in assets.
UK nature agencies set out vision at COP15 to restore nature to avoid ‘profound threat to humanity’
The UK’s leading nature agencies have set out their plan to boost nature recovery at home and abroad ahead of the key international biodiversity summit in Montreal taking place next month.
UK and South Africa working in partnership on minerals for future clean energy technologies
UK Government announces it is working with the Republic of South Africa to deepen their minerals mining and energy collaborations, including through a regular Ministerial and Technical dialogues between the Department for Mineral Resources and Energy (RSA) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (UK).
ENGIE and Google enter into a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA)
ENGIE and Google enter into a 100 MW Power Purchase Agreement (Corporate PPA), for a period of 12 years, as part of the offshore wind development of the Moray West project.
Environmental Audit Committee calls on UK Government to publish targets by COP15
The Chairman of the Environmental Audit Committee, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, has written to the Environment Secretary raising the Committee’s concerns that a culture of delay at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is holding up progress on a range of promised environment policies.
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance calls for development and uptake of net-zero aligned benchmarks
The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance has released a call to action to asset owners and index providers on Development and Uptake of Net-Zero-Aligned Benchmarks.
Highways Sector Council commits to Net Zero Highways
The Highways Sector Council (HSC) has released its Net Zero Highways plan, highlighting the progress made by the sector and the ongoing work by various bodies to reduce carbon emissions.
Green equity exposure in a 1.5°C scenario
Green investment needs to scale rapidly to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5°C, with recent studies estimating that between USD109-275 trillion is required by 2050.
Sustainable Investment Strategies: The same but different
For the sixth year in a row, FTSE Russell asked global asset owners for their views and practices across a range of sustainable finance issues: 184 participated, represent up to £3trillions in AUM in assets.
COP27: Global brands drive momentum on transition to forest-friendly supply chains
Leading companies pledge to purchase 550,000 tonnes of sustainable alternatives to materials sourced from Ancient and Endangered Forests.
UK Government announces investment into cleaner, greener, self-charging trains
Self-charging trains could make their way onto Britain’s railways, transforming the future of transport after receiving government funding.
Zenobē begins construction on pioneering battery storage projects totalling £750 million in Scotland
Zenobē has announced it has begun construction on pioneering battery storage projects totalling £750 million in Scotland at Blackhillock, Kilmarnock South and Eccles.
How can slowing climate change accelerate your financial performance?
The EY 2022 Sustainable Value Study finds that companies acting on climate change are surpassing expectations financially but are not progressing at the speed or scale required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
COP27: Dr. Hoesung Lee calls on governments to step up action in the fight against climate change
At Day 1 of the Sustainable Innovation Forum, Dr. Hoesung Lee, Chair of the IPCC, called on governments to step up action in the fight against climate change.