Business & Policy

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Textiles industry at COP27: Leading fashion companies, including H&M and Stella McCartney, join initiative to reduce deforestation and emissions
November 23, 2022
Textiles industry at COP27: Leading fashion companies, including H&M and Stella McCartney, join initiative to reduce deforestation and emissions
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EY study finds large companies leading on sustainability action likely to exceed financial targets. Whilst separately, SMEs say they require more help from government to address their environmental challenges
November 16, 2022
EY study finds large companies leading on sustainability action likely to exceed financial targets. Whilst separately, SMEs say they require more help from government to address their environmental challenges
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The Sizewell C nuclear plant represents a fork in the road to net zero in the UK; division is rife on whether the project is the right step towards climate targets to 2030 and beyond
November 15, 2022
The Sizewell C nuclear plant represents a fork in the road to net zero in the UK; division is rife on whether the project is the right step towards climate targets to 2030 and beyond
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Finance at COP 27: with investor group GFANZ ending its UN Race to Zero partnership ahead of the conference, what climate action is the finance industry promising at this year’s event?
November 14, 2022
Finance at COP 27: with investor group GFANZ ending its UN Race to Zero partnership ahead of the conference, what climate action is the finance industry promising at this year’s event?
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The European retail sector contributes 40% of total EU emissions, but only 5% of these are in the direct control of wholesalers and retailers
November 8, 2022
The European retail sector contributes 40% of total EU emissions, but only 5% of these are in the direct control of wholesalers and retailers
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Cost of living crisis bites: with business activity stalling, SMEs plan staff energy efficiency training to cut costs
November 2, 2022
Cost of living crisis bites: with business activity stalling, SMEs plan staff energy efficiency training to cut costs
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Energy executives fear UK will fail to meet its 2030 renewables capacity goals
October 25, 2022
Energy executives fear UK will fail to meet its 2030 renewables capacity goals
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John Lewis Partnership wants to significantly reduce its impact on the environment, reveals its ‘plan for nature’
October 21, 2022
John Lewis Partnership wants to significantly reduce its impact on the environment, reveals its ‘plan for nature’
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Employers neglecting green pensions: 70% of employees want their retirement fund invested sustainably, yet 1 in 5 employers have never heard of ‘green pensions’
October 18, 2022
Employers neglecting green pensions: 70% of employees want their retirement fund invested sustainably, yet 1 in 5 employers have never heard of ‘green pensions’
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Study finds that corporations in high-carbon sectors are failing to link executive pay to climate action
October 13, 2022
Study finds that corporations in high-carbon sectors are failing to link executive pay to climate action
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Few disagree that the UK energy market needs reform, but with varying political arguments on how to fix it, the UK’s independent climate watchdog has sought to make a case for net zero
October 12, 2022
Few disagree that the UK energy market needs reform, but with varying political arguments on how to fix it, the UK’s independent climate watchdog has sought to make a case for net zero
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With the Internet of Things set to near 30 billion devices by 2025, tech giants are facing pressure to address the growing environmental impact their products pose
October 7, 2022
With the Internet of Things set to near 30 billion devices by 2025, tech giants are facing pressure to address the growing environmental impact their products pose
Innovation
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As Samsung announces its net zero plan, the tech world must move fast to address their chip-making emissions
October 5, 2022
As Samsung announces its net zero plan, the tech world must move fast to address their chip-making emissions
Innovation
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Cambridge study: 70% of companies have a net zero plan in place, but 8 in 10 business leaders say government policies are necessary to deliver the net zero transition
October 4, 2022
Cambridge study: 70% of companies have a net zero plan in place, but 8 in 10 business leaders say government policies are necessary to deliver the net zero transition
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The institute for government describes “decades of failure” with “little attention to energy efficiency” amid calls for the UK to learn lessons from abroad
September 22, 2022
The institute for government describes “decades of failure” with “little attention to energy efficiency” amid calls for the UK to learn lessons from abroad
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IEAs First Ever Global Energy Employment Study Finds That Clean Energy Drive Has Led to Figures Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels
September 21, 2022
IEAs First Ever Global Energy Employment Study Finds That Clean Energy Drive Has Led to Figures Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels
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ESG Matters: Board-level Environmental, Social and Governance Committees Now Established by the Majority of FTSE100 Firms
September 16, 2022
ESG Matters: Board-level Environmental, Social and Governance Committees Now Established by the Majority of FTSE100 Firms
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A Recent IEEFA Report Questions the Credentials of Carbon Capture Systems, does it Serve Net Zero or the Fossil Fuel Industry?
September 15, 2022
A Recent IEEFA Report Questions the Credentials of Carbon Capture Systems, does it Serve Net Zero or the Fossil Fuel Industry?
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Innovation
Industry Organisation Warns Energy Crisis May Force UK Manufacturers to Cut Production or Even Close
September 14, 2022
Industry Organisation Warns Energy Crisis May Force UK Manufacturers to Cut Production or Even Close
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With Soaring Energy Costs Dominating Conversation and Green Levies a Growing Pariah, Some of Those Feeling the Squeeze Must Pinch Themselves if They Believe Net Zero is Entirely To Blame
September 13, 2022
With Soaring Energy Costs Dominating Conversation and Green Levies a Growing Pariah, Some of Those Feeling the Squeeze Must Pinch Themselves if They Believe Net Zero is Entirely To Blame
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Ocado Tackles Last Mile Delivery: Green Food Delivery Service ‘Zoom’ Set to Expand in London
September 8, 2022
Ocado Tackles Last Mile Delivery: Green Food Delivery Service ‘Zoom’ Set to Expand in London
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The Carbon Market and NFTs Remain Some of the Least Well Understood Concepts in Business; Now Innovators are Trying to Combine the Two
September 7, 2022
The Carbon Market and NFTs Remain Some of the Least Well Understood Concepts in Business; Now Innovators are Trying to Combine the Two
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Innovation
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Manufacturing is the Largest Contributor to the Carbon Footprint of the Textile Sector; Industry 4.0 Presents a Plethora of Solutions, but How Can Process-Wide Techniques Move from Conceptual to Practical?
September 2, 2022
Manufacturing is the Largest Contributor to the Carbon Footprint of the Textile Sector; Industry 4.0 Presents a Plethora of Solutions, but How Can Process-Wide Techniques Move from Conceptual to Practical?
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Ceres Launches ‘Valuing Water Finance Initiative’: Investors Back Call for Greater Water Stewardship by Corporations
August 30, 2022
Ceres Launches ‘Valuing Water Finance Initiative’: Investors Back Call for Greater Water Stewardship by Corporations
Finance
Business & Policy
The Rise of Food Delivery Apps Has Changed the Landscape of Hospitality Emissions, but Where Does Responsibility to Handle it Lie? With the Apps or the Venues?
August 24, 2022
The Rise of Food Delivery Apps Has Changed the Landscape of Hospitality Emissions, but Where Does Responsibility to Handle it Lie? With the Apps or the Venues?
Business & Policy
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Operations
Covid-19 Had a Previously Unseen Impact on Commuting and Their Associated Emissions, But Can Change Be Held on to as The Working Landscape Begins to Change Again?
August 19, 2022
Covid-19 Had a Previously Unseen Impact on Commuting and Their Associated Emissions, But Can Change Be Held on to as The Working Landscape Begins to Change Again?
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Covid & Carbon Series: As We Adjust to the ‘New Normal’ In Terms of Work Behaviour, How Have Carbon Emissions & Their Subsequent Reporting by Businesses been Impacted?
August 18, 2022
Covid & Carbon Series: As We Adjust to the ‘New Normal’ In Terms of Work Behaviour, How Have Carbon Emissions & Their Subsequent Reporting by Businesses been Impacted?
Business & Policy
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Operations
The Potential of Retrofitting to Address Both Decarbonisation and Increasing Climate-Related Risk is Being Realised as Investment from Governments Grows
August 16, 2022
The Potential of Retrofitting to Address Both Decarbonisation and Increasing Climate-Related Risk is Being Realised as Investment from Governments Grows
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UK Businesses are Prioritising Sustainability: NatWest tracker shows strongest sustainability intentions by SMEs since February 2020
August 4, 2022
UK Businesses are Prioritising Sustainability: NatWest tracker shows strongest sustainability intentions by SMEs since February 2020
Business & Policy
The UK Public Believe That Local Authorities Are Well Placed to Address the Climate Crisis but Surveys Suggest Funding Streams Remain Insufficient
August 2, 2022
The UK Public Believe That Local Authorities Are Well Placed to Address the Climate Crisis but Surveys Suggest Funding Streams Remain Insufficient
Business & Policy
News
UK Manufacturing Prioritises Decarbonisation Despite Economic Fears: UK Manufacturers Remain Eager to Move Decarbonisation Up Their Agendas
July 20, 2022
UK Manufacturing Prioritises Decarbonisation Despite Economic Fears: UK Manufacturers Remain Eager to Move Decarbonisation Up Their Agendas
Operations
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UK Businesses in Electrification Drive: Firms Expected to Invest in 163,000 EVs This Year
July 15, 2022
UK Businesses in Electrification Drive: Firms Expected to Invest in 163,000 EVs This Year
Business & Policy
As The UK Waits to See Who May Become the Next Prime Minister, the Race for Conservative Leader Sees Division Between the Cost-Of-Living Crisis and the Climate Crisis
July 14, 2022
As The UK Waits to See Who May Become the Next Prime Minister, the Race for Conservative Leader Sees Division Between the Cost-Of-Living Crisis and the Climate Crisis
Business & Policy
News
Biden’s Executive Power to Cut Emissions Limited as Supreme Court Vote to “Safeguard… Foundational Constitutional Promise” by Preventing the Delegation of Authority to the EPA
July 13, 2022
Biden’s Executive Power to Cut Emissions Limited as Supreme Court Vote to “Safeguard… Foundational Constitutional Promise” by Preventing the Delegation of Authority to the EPA
Business & Policy
News
G7 Summit Sees Climate Club Announcement Amidst Accusations of ‘Backsliding’ on Climate Goals
July 12, 2022
G7 Summit Sees Climate Club Announcement Amidst Accusations of ‘Backsliding’ on Climate Goals
Business & Policy
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Let’s Go Zero 2030 and A New Natural History GCSE: Initiatives for Young People Across the UK May Portend a Generation Empowered to Tackle All Aspects of The Climate Crisis
July 8, 2022
Let’s Go Zero 2030 and A New Natural History GCSE: Initiatives for Young People Across the UK May Portend a Generation Empowered to Tackle All Aspects of The Climate Crisis
Business & Policy
News
EU Seeks to Tackle Greenwashing: New Reporting Requirements to Be Introduced for Large Companies From 2024
July 7, 2022
EU Seeks to Tackle Greenwashing: New Reporting Requirements to Be Introduced for Large Companies From 2024
Business & Policy
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Operations
Anticipated Food Security Shocks Associated with The Ukraine War See a Shift in UK Green Policies
July 6, 2022
Anticipated Food Security Shocks Associated with The Ukraine War See a Shift in UK Green Policies
Business & Policy
News
Cost of Living Crisis: SMEs Still Investing in Sustainability Even with Financial Pressures
July 5, 2022
Cost of Living Crisis: SMEs Still Investing in Sustainability Even with Financial Pressures
Business & Policy
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The CCC Mark a Pivotal Point in The UK’s Pursuit of Net Zero as They Look For “Tangible Changes” and Call for Delivery of Promised Action
June 30, 2022
The CCC Mark a Pivotal Point in The UK’s Pursuit of Net Zero as They Look For “Tangible Changes” and Call for Delivery of Promised Action
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