Overview of European Sustainable Finance Labels
The european labels establish their legitimacy alongside the development of european regulation
Shortage of trained heat pump installers could set back net zero
Not enough people are being trained as heat pump engineers to meet government targets for installations, a new report finds.
New report finds growing split in Europe’s airlines over climate policy
New research shows legacy airlines leading negative lobbying.
LGIM launches net zero global corporate bond fund
Driven by increased client demand for climate aware solutions, the L&G Net Zero Global Corporate Bond Fund is an active strategy that aims to deliver long-term returns, net zero carbon emissions and improved ESG outcomes.
WWF urgers UK to transform farmland to boost food resilience and tackle nature crisis
A WWF report reveals that - at a time of global food insecurity - half of the UK's wheat harvest each year (equivalent to 11bn loaves of bread) is being used to feed livestock in an "inherently inefficient" process that is fuelling climate change and driving nature's decline in the UK and overseas.
Amazon launches first fleet of e-cargo bikes in the UK
Amazon has announced the launch of its first UK micromobility hub for more sustainable deliveries in Central London.
CCC warns of major failures in delivery programmes towards the achievement of the UK’s climate goals
As the UK prepares for a winter of extraordinary fuel bills, the Government has recommitted to Net Zero. The urgency of moving away from fossil fuels, securing energy supplies and cutting carbon emissions has never been clearer, but a new Progress Report by the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) finds major failures in delivery programmes towards the achievement of the UK’s climate goals.
P&G’s New Strategy to Help Address Global Water Crisis
In June 2022, P&G announced a strategy to help build a water positive future that includes restoring water in 18 water-stressed areas around the world for people and nature, responding to water challenges through innovation and partnerships, and reducing water in our operations.
ESG Data Provider BigTXN joining UK DIT FinTech Visit to Hong Kong
UK headquartered ESG data provider, BigTXN will be joining the FinTech delegation visit to Hong Kong, organised by UK Department for International Trade (UK DIT) and InvestHK, Hong Kong Government’s inward investment promotional agency.
IEA: Record clean energy spending is set to help global energy investment grow by 8% in 2022
Global energy investment is set to increase by 8% in 2022 to reach USD 2.4 trillion, with the anticipated rise coming mainly in clean energy, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.
LCAW 2022: Mayor confirms first steps towards powering Tube with renewable energy
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that London’s Tube network is moving a step closer to being powered entirely by renewable source electricity, which will help to meet his target of the capital reaching net-zero carbon by 2030.
Climate and ESG: Manifest Climate Explains the Similarities and Differences
Manifest Climate, a leading climate technology solutions provider, highlights why climate goes beyond ESG and how the TCFD can be applied to both.
New report finds global offshore wind project pipeline doubles over last 12 months
RenewableUK’s latest EnergyPulse market intelligence data report shows that the global pipeline of offshore wind projects has almost doubled over the past twelve months, from 429 gigawatts of capacity a year ago to 846GW today.
UK Government confirms it will consult on domestic CBAM to address carbon leakage
The Government has responded positively to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs), committing to consult on proposals around implementing a domestic CBAM to address carbon leakage.
Investing in the green economy: Tracking growth and performance in green equities
Channeling more capital towards the low carbon transition, meeting new regulatory requirements of green taxonomies and capturing green thematic investment opportunities requires better and more granular data on the green economy.
‘Race to Zero’ campaign updates criteria to raise the bar on net zero delivery
Race to Zero has published refined criteria that all campaign members must meet. The implementation of this criteria will be managed by the Partner initiatives who join the campaign through a rigorous application process, reviewed by an independent Expert Peer Review Group.