British public concerned by banks’ socially and environmentally harmful investments
Polling commissioned by ShareAction reveals British public are concerned about how their money is being invested by their financial providers.
Zara set new ambitious sustainability goals
Inditex, the company who owns Zara, announces plans to cut emissions, use low-impact fibres, expand their circularity projects and pursue new biodiversity initiatives by 2030.
New group helps financial institutions support investments in nature recovery in the UK
The Green Finance Institute’s Nature Programme (GFI Hive) launches the UK Financial Institutions for Nature Group (G-FIN) to support the delivery of investment into UK nature recovery.
Bosch to invest nearly 2.5 billion euros into hydrogen technology
Bosch looks to invest nearly 2.5 bn euros in hydrogen technology from 2021 to 2026.
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Renewable energy deployment surge puts global power system on track for IEA’s net zero pathway
Research by RMI, in partnership with Bezos Earth Fund, predicts that solar and wind will supply over a third of all power by 2030, helping to limit global warming
The critical minerals market sees exceptional growth as clean energy demand increase
The International Energy Agency has found the market for minerals that help power electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and other technologies key to the clean energy transition, has doubled in size over the past five years.
UK and US join forces to help developing countries mitigate climate change
Figures show action is crucial to tackling climate change in developing countries, in efforts to address this both the UK Energy Security Secretary and the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate have combined forces at the Climate Finance Mobilization Forum in Windsor.
FA adopts a strategy to make a positive impact on the environment
The FA has unveiled its latest sustainable strategy plans, with the ambition to make a positive impact on the environment and the communities they serve.
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IMO revise their GHG strategy in ambition to reach net zero GHG emissions from shipping by 2050
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) saw member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) agree to adopt the 2023 IMO strategy on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships, to mitigate harmful emissions. The revised IMO GHG Strategy focuses on ensuring uptake of alternative zero and near-zero GHG fuels by 2030, as well as indicative checkpoints for 2030 and 2040.
Energy trade association push Government to make important changes to annual clean power auction
The energy industry urges the government to reform clean power auctions to lower energy bills by maximizing private investment in renewable technologies.
New research critically urges the UK to move towards greener sources of energy production
Engineering UK and City & Guides research pushes for an increase in efforts to be bold, to meet the UK commitments in the race against climate change.
Go-Ahead Group invest £30m into a hydrogen bus fleet, creating greener and cleaner bus travel
Go-Ahead group launch the first liquid hydrogen refuelling station for buses in Europe. The fleet of 20 carry passenger buses from Wrightbus will be deployed around the Crawley, Horley and Gatwick Airport Area.
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme puts tighter cap on emissions from selected high energy industries
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has announced a package of reforms to tighten limits on industrial, power and aviation emissions from 2024.
UK Government launch £25m species survival fund to boost restoration of natural habitats at scale
The Species Survival Fund will help to drive action to reduce habitat loss and safeguard the UK’s fragile ecosystems and create nature-rich landscapes.
John Lewis Partnership becomes first UK retailer to set net-zero science-based targets
John Lewis Partnership becomes first UK retailer to have net-zero science-based targets validated by official body
UK Government announces £80m boost to help businesses tackle carbon emissions
Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero Graham Stuart announced the winners at Climate Action's Climate Innovation Forum, where he called on industry leaders and international bodies to get behind the green innovation drive, as part of London Climate Action Week’s flagship event.