Nestlé has withdrawn its sustainability pledges to make certain brands ‘carbon neutral’ and is stopping its use of carbon offsets.
King Charles and Sadiq Khan activate 6 year climate countdown clock
King Charles and mayor of London Sadiq Khan have activated a climate countdown clock at London’s Climate Innovation Forum.
John Lewis is first retailer to have net zero targets validated by SBTi
The John Lewis Partnership has become the first retailer to have its net zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
British Gas launches initiative to encourage customers to use green energy
British Gas has launched a money-saving initiative to encourage customers to use green power and reduce the need for fossil fuels over the summer.
Who is Asos’ new ESG chair Anna Maria Rugarli?
Rugarli has an impressive CV. But is she the right woman for Asos – a brand that has been in and out of the news for its sustainability record?
ISSB unveils global sustainability disclosure standards
The ISSB has issued its first sustainability disclosure standards as it works to develop a consistent international baseline for climate risk reporting.
Increasing energy emissions mean world is heading in ‘opposite direction’ to 1.5°C targets
Global energy-related emissions have increased by 0.8% in 2022, with fossil fuels still a majority despite the record growth of solar and wind power.
Asos appoints ex-Nike sustainability specialist as new ESG chair
Asos has appointed ex-Nike and VF Corporation ESG specialist Anna Maria Rugarli as chair of its ESG committee and non-executive director.
UK and France launch initiative to support companies investing in biodiversity
The UK and France have set out a global roadmap to support companies contributing to biodiversity and nature recovery in accordance with COP15.
Ocado, Co-op and Aldi to track milk bottle recycling rates
Ocado Retail, Co-op and Aldi are trialling a new method of tracking milk and water bottles being sent for recycling across the UK.
