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.
Race to Zero strengthens and clarifies campaign criteria
With six months to go before COP26, Race to Zero is publishing its refined criteria which all Partner initiatives must meet through a rigorous application process, reviewed by an independent Expert Peer Review Group.
Smartenergy strengthens management to prepare for further growth
Smartenergy has announced it is strengthening its management to prepare for future growth.
UK Government data shows air pollution decreased to record lows in 2020 due to pandemic
UK Government releases an annual update of data on concentrations of major air pollutants in the UK.
How to measure the temperature of sovereign assets
What does the data tell us about the temperature of sovereign assets and how investors can assess their alignment with climate targets and underlying risks resulting from exposure to countries with misalignment? Read the research by FTSE Russell and Beyond Ratings Research below.
Chanel and CISL announce a new partnership to focus on sustainability solutions and leadership
Chanel has today announced a new three-year partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).
CO2 emissions from the building sector: A reckoning is (fast) approaching
After more than a decade of blaming the EU Emissions Trading System for its ineffectiveness due to carbon prices far too low to impose any effect, we recently witnessed an unprecedented rally to more than 40 € per ton. Over the next few years, many buildings are set to become huge cost burdens as “stranded assets”.
Legal & General completes £85m sustainability-linked private placement with housing association
LGIM Real Assets (Legal & General) has provided £85 million in long-term financing to believe housing, one of the largest affordable homes providers in North East England.