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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

Business & Policy

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

Business & Policy

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

Business & Policy

Ocado’s ‘game-changing’ digital deposit scheme shows potential as three-month pilot comes to an end

October 26, 2023

Ocado’s ‘game-changing’ digital deposit scheme shows potential as three-month pilot comes to an end

Business & Policy

ZCA explainer series: solar energy

October 24, 2023

ZCA explainer series: solar energy

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is rolled out to address carbon leakage in the EU

October 20, 2023

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is rolled out to address carbon leakage in the EU

Business & Policy

Has our road to net zero changed course over the last two years? The IEA’s ‘Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to Keep the 1.5C Goal in Reach’ shows some diversions, but ultimately they get us to the same destination

October 19, 2023

Has our road to net zero changed course over the last two years? The IEA’s ‘Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to Keep the 1.5C Goal in Reach’ shows some diversions, but ultimately they get us to the same destination

Business & Policy

Rosebank oil and gas field approved despite claims that burning its oil and gas could release the same annual emissions as 90 countries

October 12, 2023

Rosebank oil and gas field approved despite claims that burning its oil and gas could release the same annual emissions as 90 countries

Business & Policy

ZCA explainer series: green growth vs. degrowth vs. a-growth

October 11, 2023

ZCA explainer series: green growth vs. degrowth vs. a-growth

ZCA looks at how recent UK government policy shifts could impact various sustainability and environmental initiatives that have been reported in our insights

October 10, 2023

ZCA looks at how recent UK government policy shifts could impact various sustainability and environmental initiatives that have been reported in our insights

Business & Policy

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures releases its final recommendations after two years of design and development

October 5, 2023

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures releases its final recommendations after two years of design and development

Time to change our methane metrics? The case for using GWP* when looking at the climate change impact of methane.

October 4, 2023

Time to change our methane metrics? The case for using GWP* when looking at the climate change impact of methane.

How the UK can capitalise on cleaner, greener steel

September 28, 2023

How the UK can capitalise on cleaner, greener steel

4 out of 5 UK business leaders say that the on-going energy crisis has hindered their ability to meet decarbonisation targets

September 27, 2023

4 out of 5 UK business leaders say that the on-going energy crisis has hindered their ability to meet decarbonisation targets

Business & Policy

Sustainable Biomass for Britain: The 2023 Biomass Strategy reinforces a dedication to the energy source across power, heat and transport

September 26, 2023

Sustainable Biomass for Britain: The 2023 Biomass Strategy reinforces a dedication to the energy source across power, heat and transport

Business & Policy

Africa Climate Summit 2023 kicks off in Nairobi, centring on green growth and climate finance

September 21, 2023

Africa Climate Summit 2023 kicks off in Nairobi, centring on green growth and climate finance

Business & Policy

UK government softens net zero stance: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces ‘a new approach’ to climate change

September 20, 2023

UK government softens net zero stance: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces ‘a new approach’ to climate change

Business & Policy

The exponential roadmap initiative’s new greening cash action guide gives actionable steps for organisations but where else can pressure come from to reduce banks’ investments in climate-harming activities

September 20, 2023

The exponential roadmap initiative’s new greening cash action guide gives actionable steps for organisations but where else can pressure come from to reduce banks’ investments in climate-harming activities

Business & Policy

Australia’s engineering skills shortage is having ramifications on its renewable energy plans

September 19, 2023

Australia’s engineering skills shortage is having ramifications on its renewable energy plans

Business & Policy

New peer-reviewed research finds that carbon offsets aren’t what they claim

September 14, 2023

New peer-reviewed research finds that carbon offsets aren’t what they claim

Business & Policy

Expert Interviews: Chris Oldham

September 13, 2023

Expert Interviews: Chris Oldham

EU fossil fuel use tumbles to record low as the first half of 2023 sees a 17% decrease

September 12, 2023

EU fossil fuel use tumbles to record low as the first half of 2023 sees a 17% decrease

Business & Policy

Court cases and referendum votes against extractivism: under-represented groups have had recent wins in the battle against climate change

September 8, 2023

Court cases and referendum votes against extractivism: under-represented groups have had recent wins in the battle against climate change

Business & Policy

World in union? Rugby World Cup begins with target for the game to be net zero by 2040, but sustainability challenges loom.

September 7, 2023

World in union? Rugby World Cup begins with target for the game to be net zero by 2040, but sustainability challenges loom.