International Copper Association: On Copper Mining Misconceptions
Sustainability objectives coupled with innovation are transforming the way in which copper is extracted.
HSBC invests $100m in Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to accelerate green technologies
Catalyst, founded by Bill Gates, is an initiative that leverages private-public capital to accelerate the development of clean technologies that will help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
New Look commits to becoming climate positive by 2040 in new sustainability strategy
The retailer has commited to becoming climate positive by 2040 and reducing GHG emissions from products by 50% by 2030.
Barclays launches Green Home Mortgages for Buy-to-Let
Barclays Mortgages has announced the launch of the Green Home Buy-to-Let Mortgage which reward customers who choose to buy an energy efficient new build home when looking to buy to let.
UK supports international efforts to protect over 500,000 km of ocean with £2M investment
Lord Goldsmith has announced that the UK will help to protect some of the world’s most important and biodiverse marine environments.
SAP: Accelerating Our Commitment to Net-Zero
SAP has committed to achieve net-zero along our value chain in line with a 1.5°C future in 2030 – 20 years earlier than originally targeted.
COP26 President urges countries to deliver on commitments made in Glasgow
Alok Sharma urges countries to deliver on the commitments made in the Glasgow Climate Pact.
TotalEnergies, Masdar and Siemens Energy join forces to drive green hydrogen development
The companies sign a collaboration agreement in the UAE to act as co-developers for green hydrogen production in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban development.
ExxonMobil aims for net zero emissions by 2050
ExxonMobil’s ambition for net zero is backed by a comprehensive approach to develop Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission-reduction roadmaps for major facilities and assets.
SSE acquires its first solar project to deliver 30MW of clean energy
The solar project is part of SSE’s £12.5 billion 'Net Zero Acceleration Programme' to boost sustainable growth, lead the energy transition and maximise value for all stakeholders.
SAP Cloud for Sustainable Enterprises: Taking Action Together
Sustainability is a team sport. No company or organization can do it alone. A vibrant ecosystem is the best approach to enable us all to achieve our sustainability goals.
IEA report finds global surge in electricity demand is pushing power prices to record levels
The rise in energy demand is putting strain on our power systems, which will lead to three years of market volatility, according to the recent IEA report.
Energy and Investment: A Conundrum
A conundrum? When you cannot reconcile two apparent realities that you know to be true. Yes indeed, energy investment is a conundrum. On the one hand, we all want to invest in a positive and sustainable future, consistent with renewable energy and a reversal of climate change that will harm us irrevocably if left unchecked.
L&Q launches milestone £300 million Sustainability-Linked Bond issuance
The first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) from the housing sector will help the housing association achieve a set of ambitious social and environmental targets.
RE100 report calls for governments to remove barriers for companies achieving clean power ambitions
The latest findings from RE100’s annual disclosure report 2021 identifies key changes that need to be made to progress to net zero and minimize the effects of climate change.
A.P. Moller – Maersk accelerates net zero targets to a decade ahead of original ambition
Maersk plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, 10 years ahead of the original 2050 ambition, in efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C.