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As consumers hoard disused electronics, the UN warns that E-waste is growing five times faster than recycling capacity

As consumers hoard disused electronics, the UN warns that E-waste is growing five times faster than recycling capacity

First set of UK nature investment standards launched by the BSI

First set of UK nature investment standards launched by the BSI

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SEC finalises new climate disclosure rules, only for legal challenges to see them temporarily paused a week later

SEC finalises new climate disclosure rules, only for legal challenges to see them temporarily paused a week later

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Why have 200 companies including Microsoft, X, Diageo and P&G had their emissions commitments removed by the SBTi?

Why have 200 companies including Microsoft, X, Diageo and P&G had their emissions commitments removed by the SBTi?

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A slim-lined CSDDD has finally been approved, but what does this mean for businesses operating in the EU?

A slim-lined CSDDD has finally been approved, but what does this mean for businesses operating in the EU?

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Fashion accountability is stagnating: brands are making little to no progress in addressing sustainability & social issues

Fashion accountability is stagnating: brands are making little to no progress in addressing sustainability & social issues

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IEA: Clean energy expansion helped dampen a rise in carbon emissions last year

IEA: Clean energy expansion helped dampen a rise in carbon emissions last year

Make UK warns that smaller manufacturing firms are struggling to meet their customers ESG demands

February 27, 2024

Make UK warns that smaller manufacturing firms are struggling to meet their customers ESG demands

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Last year wind surpassed gas in terms of energy generation in the EU. So why might the clean energy transition be at risk?

February 20, 2024

Last year wind surpassed gas in terms of energy generation in the EU. So why might the clean energy transition be at risk?

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Surge in EV adoption, as UK new car sales deliver their best year since the pandemic

February 15, 2024

Surge in EV adoption, as UK new car sales deliver their best year since the pandemic

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Corporate climate disclosures: who made the grade in 2023?

February 13, 2024

Corporate climate disclosures: who made the grade in 2023?

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Circular economy at risk? During the last 6 years the world consumed half a trillion tonnes of materials- almost as much as the entirety of the 20th century

February 8, 2024

Circular economy at risk? During the last 6 years the world consumed half a trillion tonnes of materials- almost as much as the entirety of the 20th century

Growing communication challenge for businesses: new research identifies a ‘climate language barrier’

February 6, 2024

Growing communication challenge for businesses: new research identifies a ‘climate language barrier’

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Rising costs deterring SMEs from embracing sustainability initiatives for 2024

January 30, 2024

Rising costs deterring SMEs from embracing sustainability initiatives for 2024

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The end of greenwashing? The EU agrees on a new directive set to target misleading environmental claims

January 24, 2024

The end of greenwashing? The EU agrees on a new directive set to target misleading environmental claims

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Sainsbury’s supermarket launches new EV charging venture ‘Smart Charge’

January 16, 2024

Sainsbury’s supermarket launches new EV charging venture ‘Smart Charge’

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Green skills shortage fears as job postings outstrip upskilling within the finance sector

January 10, 2024

Green skills shortage fears as job postings outstrip upskilling within the finance sector

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In 2023, the UK produced an estimated 90TWh of renewable energy– enough to power its 28 million homes

January 9, 2024

In 2023, the UK produced an estimated 90TWh of renewable energy– enough to power its 28 million homes

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English football serves up a Christmas cracker – but at what cost to the environment?

December 22, 2023

English football serves up a Christmas cracker – but at what cost to the environment?

Christmas highlights fast fashion’s worst excesses – what does it say about today’s consumer?

December 20, 2023

Christmas highlights fast fashion’s worst excesses – what does it say about today’s consumer?

The first ever Health Day at COP highlights the link between climate change and health

December 19, 2023

The first ever Health Day at COP highlights the link between climate change and health

COP28 president says that there is “no science” backing up calls for a fossil fuel phase-out

December 13, 2023

COP28 president says that there is “no science” backing up calls for a fossil fuel phase-out

Finance day at COP28: ‘significant progress on international financial architecture reform’ in the fight against climate change

December 7, 2023

Finance day at COP28: ‘significant progress on international financial architecture reform’ in the fight against climate change

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Findings suggest a growing skills gap in the finance sector: Business leaders report challenges in the recruitment of talent to address sustainability reporting needs

December 6, 2023

Findings suggest a growing skills gap in the finance sector: Business leaders report challenges in the recruitment of talent to address sustainability reporting needs

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The different energy outcomes that countries desire from COP28 negotiations

December 5, 2023

The different energy outcomes that countries desire from COP28 negotiations

Colombia is the first Latin American Country to join the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

December 5, 2023

Colombia is the first Latin American Country to join the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

COP28: New sustainable food systems pledge agreed to improve climate resilience and reduce the environmental impact of food

December 1, 2023

COP28: New sustainable food systems pledge agreed to improve climate resilience and reduce the environmental impact of food

Accusations and aspirations: fossil fuel use takes centre stage in the lead up to COP28

December 1, 2023

Accusations and aspirations: fossil fuel use takes centre stage in the lead up to COP28

ZCA COP28 Live reporting

November 30, 2023

ZCA COP28 Live reporting

Can a circular economy really be established for polyester textiles in Europe?

November 30, 2023

Can a circular economy really be established for polyester textiles in Europe?

The nine key COP28 priorities for the UK Government and the world

November 28, 2023

The nine key COP28 priorities for the UK Government and the world

MotoGP to begin switch to non-fossil fuels in 2024 – but are its sustainability efforts going far enough?

November 23, 2023

MotoGP to begin switch to non-fossil fuels in 2024 – but are its sustainability efforts going far enough?

Octopus Energy partners with Bellway Homes to build 50,000 ‘Zero Bills’ homes by 2025

November 22, 2023

Octopus Energy partners with Bellway Homes to build 50,000 ‘Zero Bills’ homes by 2025

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Meet the 2023 Earthshot Prize winners who innovated and inspired in a year of “great change and greater challenge”

November 21, 2023

Meet the 2023 Earthshot Prize winners who innovated and inspired in a year of “great change and greater challenge”

Patagonia will help repair 30,000 items of clothing each year at London’s new repair shop, contributing to greater circularity in the fashion industry

November 16, 2023

Patagonia will help repair 30,000 items of clothing each year at London’s new repair shop, contributing to greater circularity in the fashion industry

As You Sow rates net zero progress by the top 100 US corporations: Who is accelerating down the road to zero emissions, and which firms risk being left behind?

November 15, 2023

As You Sow rates net zero progress by the top 100 US corporations: Who is accelerating down the road to zero emissions, and which firms risk being left behind?

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NatWest Sustainable Business Tracker Q3 2023: SME business activity contracts, and energy price volatility drives cost-saving measures

November 9, 2023

NatWest Sustainable Business Tracker Q3 2023: SME business activity contracts, and energy price volatility drives cost-saving measures

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The implementation of environmental assessment regimes needs to improve to meet the UK’s environmental targets

November 8, 2023

The implementation of environmental assessment regimes needs to improve to meet the UK’s environmental targets

A ‘recommerce revolution’? Barclaycard study finds that reusing, reselling, and renting added £7 billion to the UK economy over the past 12 months

November 7, 2023

A ‘recommerce revolution’? Barclaycard study finds that reusing, reselling, and renting added £7 billion to the UK economy over the past 12 months

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Dairy disrupters, Oatly, call for climate labelling to be applied to all UK food and drink products

October 31, 2023

Dairy disrupters, Oatly, call for climate labelling to be applied to all UK food and drink products

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