Almost two-thirds of UK manufacturers will expand the scale of their ESG targets in the next two years, due to increasing pressures, the report says.
Data: One in four businesses stuck in ‘greenstalling’ limbo
One in four businesses are “greenstalling”, the process of delaying climate action over fear of scrutiny.
UK government urged tackle misinformation surrounding EVs
The UK government needs to tackle misinformation surrounding EV, the Environment and Climate Change Committee argues.
Data: 6% of environmental charity employees are people of colour
A new report from RACE has highlighted the environmental charity sector needs “rapid action” to improve diversity and inclusion.
HSBC launches its first roadmap to net zero by 2050
HSBC has launched its first roadmap to net zero by 2050, which details how the bank aims to finance and support the transition to zero emissions.
UK government ‘cannot demonstrate’ biomass sustainability benefits
A new report by the National Audit Office has stated that the UK government “cannot demonstrate” that biomass is meeting sustainability standards.
Data: 33% of CEOs expect climate change to alter business plans
Nearly one third of CEOs expect climate change to alter the way their business plans to generate value over the next three years.
Fashion: Foot Locker and Louis Vuitton linked to forced labour abuse
Fashion brands LVMH and Foot Locker are among retailers that are failing to eradicate forced labour, putting supply chain workers at risk.
Report calls for the government to create ‘sponge cities’ to deter flooding
A new report from calls for the government to implement rules to create ‘sponge cities’ to deter flooding.
Brands including McDonald’s and P&G have reduced problematic plastics
Brands including McDonald’s, Procter and Gamble, Coca-Cola and Starbucks have made progress to reduce problematic plastics.
