New research finds England could produce 13 times more clean energy by utilising just 3% of land
Researchers identify new onshore wind and solar sites that utilise less than 3% of land.
New £100m funding platform launched by UKIB to support transition to a zero emission bus network
The UK Infrastructure Bank, Rock Rail and Aviva form partnership to provide a new funding platform for zero emission bus financier ‘Rock Road’.
New data shows majority of companies are overlooking plastic-related risks
Thousands of companies are behind on key steps to tackle plastic pollution in their value chains, according to landmark data released by CDP.
Water now a major risk for world’s supply chains, reports CDP
The water crisis threatens global supply chains as never before, according to new research from CDP.
Analysis looks at the remaining carbon budget and the need for immediate attention to policies
A recent analysis reveals that the worlds Remaining Carbon Budget is now only half of the estimate from 2020.
100 business leaders call for transformative policies at COP28 to accelerate decarbonization
Over 100 CEOs and senior executives from the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, have signed open letter to public and private sector leaders for COP28
New study reveals $90 billion needed to meet 2030 emissions goal in carbon credit projects
Trove Research's study reveals a $36 billion investment in carbon credit projects, accelerating with over $18 billion raised in the last 2.5 years, but global commitments still fall short.
UK Government’s flagship renewables scheme secures 95 new projects
UK Governments announces new projects spanning onshore wind, solar, tidal, and ground-breaking geothermal initiatives to deliver 3.7GW of clean energy —bolstering the economy, enhancing energy security, and advancing the nation's path to net zero emissions.
Global companies urge EU to raise its climate ambition in the run-up to 2040
A new position paper by Corporate Leaders Group Europe calls on the European Union to reduce its 2040 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90%.
New report from IRENA shows renewables help fuel cost savings of $520 billion
An increase in renewables competitiveness accelerates, as the fuel price crisis increases, finds a new report from IRENA.
Finance industry warns UK Prime Minister of consequences of climate wavering
Investment managers, banks, asset owners and other financial institutions, have warned that the government’s recent rhetoric risks stopping the finance sector from making the transformative investments needed to reach net zero and grow the economy.
UK Government aim to restore peatlands across England by providing a £16 million funding
UK Government make increased efforts to restore thousands of hectares of peatlands to help tackle climate change.
IKEA and GOGLA announce strategic partnership to help the off-grid solar sector
GOGLA and IKEA Foundation form a strategic partnership, with a funding of EUR 4 million to help the off-grid solar sector
Satellite data services are set to tackle water pollution, carbon emissions and biodiversity threats
Businesses and other organisations are set to be provided with information about environmental risks and how to mitigate them through innovative climate services.
High percentage of the leading timber sector not prepared for EU deforestation regulation
EUDR will require companies to ensure their products are verifiably deforestation-free, their origin is known, and they are produced legally in their country of origin
UK Government distribute nearly £4 million in funding for green AI innovations
The UK government increase their funding in AI, to help UK industries decrease carbon emissions in ambition to reach net zero
Corporate climate action accelerated in 2022, with an 87% increase in companies setting targets
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) reported that more companies set targets in 2022 than the entire last seven years.
NFU urges the Government to “put words into action” and take domestic food production seriously
NFU insists that the UK’s self-sufficiency doesn’t drop below its current level of 60%
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes recorded at highest rates since 2011
Swiss Re Institute estimates severe thunderstorms account for 70% all insured natural catastrophe losses in first half of 2023.
Pension funds need net-zero ‘paradigm shift’
New research finds pension fund investors should think more carefully about the risks and opportunities of climate change when planning to reduce their carbon footprint