IEA: Demand for renewables soar in wake of pandemic
As consumption of other fuels decline, the International Energy Agency investigates how the uptake of renewable energy will fare as the global economy recovers from the Covid crisis.
UK Government urged to use geothermal to aid the green recovery
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has released a new report with ARUP which details how geothermal can be used to aid the green recovery.
Nearly half of cities lack plans to keep populations safe from climate threats
New analysis released today shows that 43% of global cities do not have adaptation plans to keep people and critical infrastructure safe from climate threats, despite the fact that awareness of climate risks has never been higher (93% of the 812 disclosing cities report that they are at risk from climate change).
Do you see what we see? Not all recycled aluminium is equal
We all know that aluminium is a wonderful material. Infinitely recyclable with endless uses, it is an ideal metal for the circular economy. In Hydro we are advocating for the right standards to ensure that recycling of aluminium contributes to reducing emissions.
Total area of forests equivalent to the size of France have regrown over the last 20 years
According to new analysis from Trillion Trees, nearly 59 million hectares of forests have regrown since 2000 – with the potential to store the equivalent of 5.9 Gt of CO2.
Moody’s: Sustainable bond volumes soar to record $231 billion in Q1
Global issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds – or sustainable bonds, collectively – totalled a record $231 billion in the first quarter of 2021, a 19% increase over the previous quarter and more than three times higher than the same quarter last year, Moody's Investors Service says in a new report.
Podcast: How Much Goes into a Net-Zero Commitment?
A company’s announcement of their net-zero commitment is the result of much analysis and a myriad of decisions. But the key is recognizing that it represents the start of the process, not its conclusion — and that the process involves every employee. We speak with MSCI’s Diana Tidd, Head of Index and Chief Responsibility Officer, Veronique Menou, Head of Corporate Responsibility and Joseph Gagliardi, Head of Corporate Services, about everything that goes into a net-zero effort.
UK Government appoints Sir David Attenborough as COP26 People’s Advocate
Sir David Attenborough will work with the UK as host of COP26 to inspire action in the run up to the summit in Glasgow this November.
LATAM Group announces plans to be carbon neutral by 2050
LATAM Group has announced new sustainability commitments including achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, zero waste to landfill by 2027 and protecting iconic ecosystems in South America.
Corporate climate action: through a glass, darkly
With the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow less than 200 days away, countries accounting for more than two-thirds of global GDP have now committed to net-zero emissions by the middle of the century.
Mars announces world’s largest coral restoration programme
Mars-owned SHEBA® has begun work on the world's largest coral restoration programme, which aims to restore more than 185,000 square meters of coral reefs around the world by 2029
JLL commits to net zero by 2040
JLL has announced its aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040 across all areas of its operations, including the client sites it manages, globally.
Moody’s: Global ESG trends amplified by green stimulus, climate policy and disclosure initiatives
The impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in financial markets will accelerate in 2021 as the effect of government stimulus, decarbonisation policies and greater disclosure requirements overlap in 2021, according to Moody's Investors Service.
E.ON Next launches two new tariffs to help people reach their sustainability goals
E.ON has launched two new tariffs to help people reach their sustainable goals.
Global electric car sales set for further strong growth after 40% rise in 2020
New IEA report sees major expansion in electric vehicle adoption this decade, which could accelerate further if governments implement policies aimed at reaching net zero goals.
Report: Blue carbon strategy will be key to reach net zero by 2050
The Marine Conservation Society has launched a new report in partnership with Rewilding Britain which outlines the importance of our seas in helping the UK to reach net zero by 2050.