SAP and Unilever pilot blockchain technology to support deforestation-free palm oil
SAP and Unilever have announced a new pilot to further increase traceability and transparency in Unilever’s global palm oil supply chain.
Report calls for UK to rethink strategy to ensure success of landmark agricultural support reforms
A new report finds that by setting high expectations for post-Brexit agricultural support, the government risks its reforms being seen as a failure by some (if not all) of farmers, environmentalists, taxpayers and consumers.
UK and Turkey agree clean transport deal worth £1.7 billion in boost to British rail industry
The UK government’s biggest ever sustainable, civil infrastructure deal will help finance a new high speed electric railway line in Turkey.
Pivot Power announces planning approval for two new battery storage sites in UK
Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, has won planning approval for two new grid-scale battery storage facilities in Sundon, Luton, and Indian Queens, Cornwall, that will help to support the transition to a decarbonised electricity system and accelerate the UK’s net zero future.
UK Research and Innovation report outlines key priorities for climate change adaptation
A new report concludes that speedy and collaborative action is key to adapting to climate change.
Arup and Ellen MacArthur Foundation launch Circular Buildings toolkit
Arup and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation have launched a practical toolkit designed to bring a circular economy for buildings into the mainstream, future-proofing assets as sustainability policies redraw the real estate landscape.
UK Government gives £11.6m boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution
Air Quality Grants awarded across England to fund local projects for cleaner air.
New green hydrogen project by EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics comes to Teesside
EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics, a subsidiary of EDF Group specialising in hydrogen, have announced plans to invest significantly in their Teesside operation, supporting local and national government aspirations to regenerate Tees Valley by investing in decarbonisation.
Carbon removals and rapid decarbonisation needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C
The latest Energy Transitions Commission report describes how CO2 removals (CDR) alongside deep global decarbonisation can give the world a 50/50 chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
National Grid joins leading organisations to create 100,000 hectares of healthy wetlands in the UK
The organisations are launching a new initiative working with the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) to help fight the climate, nature and wellbeing crisis by creating networks of healthy wetlands across the UK.
Britishvolt and Aston Martin partner to develop high performance battery technology
The two British engineering leaders collaborate to target new high performance standards in electric vehicles.
£288 million fund opens for green heating projects
Green Heat Network Fund will boost the roll out of next generation clean heating projects in England.
CDP reveals only a third of companies that disclosed in 2021 have climate transition plans
A new CDP report finds that companies are not on track to set climate transition plans, undermining the deluge of net-zero pledges agreed around COP26.
Ford announces new plans to strengthen operation and scale EVs
Ford is continuing to transform its global business by accelerating the development and scaling of breakthrough electric connected vehicles.
Financial institutions call on governments to align financial flows with global biodiversity goals
The Finance for Biodiversity Foundation launches a new paper with suggestions for the draft Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in preparation of the 15th meeting of the UN Biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP15).
UK Government announces boost for new renewable energy storage technologies
Nearly £7 million awarded to turbocharge UK projects that are developing innovative energy storage technologies.