Global insured losses from natural catastrophes recorded at highest rates since 2011
Swiss Re Institute estimates severe thunderstorms account for 70% all insured natural catastrophe losses in first half of 2023.
Pension funds need net-zero ‘paradigm shift’
New research finds pension fund investors should think more carefully about the risks and opportunities of climate change when planning to reduce their carbon footprint
Research show extremes in Antarctica may be the tip of the iceberg as world warms
Extreme events in Antarctica such as ocean heatwaves and ice loss will become more common and more severe, finds new research.
Integrity Council aim to maximize ability of voluntary carbon market to to deliver on global targets
The Integrity Council publishes full criteria for assessing categories of credits and crediting methodologies, aiming to mobilize climate finance at speed and scale .
64% of people support building a new grid to boost energy security & decarbonize economy
A recent poll, carried out by Survation, shows 64% of people are interested in a new grid to enable the decarbonization of the UK economy and improve Britain’s energy security.
Report shows Inflation Reduction Act alone won’t set United States on track for net zero
The US’s transition to a net-zero economy by 2050 represents a $30 trillion investment opportunity in the country’s energy system by 2050, according to the New Energy Outlook: US report, published by BloombergNEF.
UK Government’s announce £22 million boost for flagship renewables scheme
A multi-million-pound boost for cleaner, more secure energy will make Britain the ‘first choice’ for investors, Grant Shapps has announced.
LGIM collaborates with National Trust to launch fossil fuel exclusions strategy
LGIM’s new strategy aims to facilitate the transition towards net zero whilst targeting long-term, sustainable returns.
Research shows a decrease of 98% in single-use bags since 2014
More than 7 billion plastic bags have been prevented from polluting the UK landscape since the introduction of the single-use carrier bag charge
Increased government funding helps to move Biodiversity Net Gain a step closer
UK Government to mandate creation of new habitat and green spacing when building new housing, commercial or infrastructure developments.
Financial institutions ignoring research that shows economic damage of climate change
Financial institutions, central banks, regulators and governments are ignoring economic research which shows the dangers and economic damage of climate change.
GRISERVE announces huge expansion of its UK-wide EV charging network with £500m investment
GRIDSERVE commit to their mission to help deliver net zero transport at speed and scale and demonstrate the markets confidence in both the transition to electric mobility.
International Airlines Group announces new investment to accelerate UK sourced Sustainable Aviation
IAG invest into the cleantech company NPT, who develops advanced biofuels to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from non-food agricultural waste and wood residues
Three ways leaders are addressing environmental and societal crises within cities
How can we best design our cities and prepare for the many challenges they will face in the years and decades ahead while also benefiting all of society?
Climate catastrophes on ports are expected to cause multi-billion-dollar risk to economic activity
New research from Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute expects over $122 billion impact of economic activity, with a staggering $81 billion in international trade.
The world’s first fully ‘Zero Bills’ proposition available to all UK housing developers
Octopus Energy and sustainable housebuilder Verto partner to enable more homeowners to make energy bills a thing of the past.