More than 80 leading non-profits have hit out at the use of carbon offsets to meet climate targets, highlighting key issues with the practice.
B&Q snaps up ex-BT exec as new director of responsible business
B&Q has hired former BT ESG executive Joanna Gluzman as its new director of responsible business, to lead on the retailer’s sustainability strategy.
Google admits achieving 2030 net zero ‘won’t be easy’
The disclosure comes in Google’s annual eco report, and is due to expanding data centres that underpin artificial intelligence systems.
Salvation Army charity shops scoop two sustainability awards
Salvation Army charity shops have been named the Outstanding Charity Retailer of the Year, and also won the Environmental and Sustainability award.
UK businesses urged to embrace circular economy
UK businesses have been urged to embed the circular economy in their operations to cushion themselves from future tax hikes.
Guerilla ads slam Barclays sponsorship of Wimbledon
Guerilla ads slamming Barclays sponsorship of Wimbledon have appeared close to the event as this year’s Grand Slam tournament begins.
Aldi trials sale of crownless pineapples in waste cutting move
The UK’s fourth largest supermarket will be removing the green leaves from its pineapples during the production process for recycling.
Lloyds appoints first group director of sustainability
The banking giant has appointed Khadija Ali as group director of sustainability to help Lloyds deliver on its net zero ambitions.
Asset manager AEW among first to adopt FCA Sustainability Impact label
AEW, the real estate investment and asset manager, is to be among the first to adopt an FCA Sustainability Impact label for one of its funds.
Amazon ditches air pillows in North American delivery packaging
Tech giant Amazon says 95% of the plastic air pillows have been replaced with paper filler and it expects to phase them out by the end of this year.
