Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2023
It's less than one week until the eighth edition of the Sustainable Investment Forum North America, taking place during Climate Week New York.
H2 Green Steel raises €1.5 billion to fund the world’s first large-scale green steel plant in Sweden
The groundbreaking plant aims to produce steel with up to 95% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods by utilizing on-site hydrogen production and renewable energy sources, representing a significant step toward sustainable steel production.
UK Government’s flagship renewables scheme secures 95 new projects
UK Governments announces new projects spanning onshore wind, solar, tidal, and ground-breaking geothermal initiatives to deliver 3.7GW of clean energy —bolstering the economy, enhancing energy security, and advancing the nation's path to net zero emissions.
Aldersgate Group calls for robust industrial strategy to achieve net zero
Heavy industry's role in the UK's economy is at risk of a £224 billion loss without support, but targeted policies can unlock growth, create jobs, and maintain competitiveness in the face of global competition like the Inflation Reduction Act, finds new research.
Global companies urge EU to raise its climate ambition in the run-up to 2040
A new position paper by Corporate Leaders Group Europe calls on the European Union to reduce its 2040 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90%.
UK households energy costs estimated to increase £5 bn a year as a result of blocking new solar farm
A new study by ECIU shows further restrictions on ground mounted solar farms are predicted to cos energy bill payers up to £5 bn a year
Verra Release new VCS Standard to improve transparency & align with global carbon market initiatives
The changes to the VCS Standard and updated versions of associated VCS Program documents will strengthen the program’s usability, transparency, and integrity, and align it with major global carbon markets initiatives.
New UK projects announced to fight climate change in Africa
UK Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, will announce new projects worth £49m during a visit to Kenya for the inaugural Africa Climate Summit
New report from IRENA shows renewables help fuel cost savings of $520 billion
An increase in renewables competitiveness accelerates, as the fuel price crisis increases, finds a new report from IRENA.
The LEGO Group pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
The LEGO Group has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 as part of its continued efforts to reduce environmental impact
Wincanton and Screwfix switch to alternative fuel to lower transport emissions by up to 90%
Wincanton has announced that 85% of its logistics vehicle fleet serving Screwfix now refuels with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), in a bold sustainability initiative to eliminate carbon emissions.
Finance industry warns UK Prime Minister of consequences of climate wavering
Investment managers, banks, asset owners and other financial institutions, have warned that the government’s recent rhetoric risks stopping the finance sector from making the transformative investments needed to reach net zero and grow the economy.
UK Government aim to restore peatlands across England by providing a £16 million funding
UK Government make increased efforts to restore thousands of hectares of peatlands to help tackle climate change.
Offshore wind primed for rapid expansion in new markets this decade
Industry and government must work together to speed up licensing, permitting and grow the supply chain in order to deliver on the enormous potential for offshore wind
Development consent granted for UKs largest green electricity transmission reinforcement project
Planning consent for a new subsea electricity superhighway between Scotland and England has now been granted by all relevant authorities
IKEA and GOGLA announce strategic partnership to help the off-grid solar sector
GOGLA and IKEA Foundation form a strategic partnership, with a funding of EUR 4 million to help the off-grid solar sector