HSBC shareholders to demand the bank disclose how it intends to allocate the £799 billion ($1 trillion) it has earmarked for green finance by 2030.
UK climate plan found to be unlawful in ’embarrassing’ High Court ruling
The High Court has ruled that Britain’s latest climate action plan is unlawful, following a challenge from green groups over the government’s emissions targets.
Knight Frank gets SBTi approval for greenhouse gas targets
The targets set a net zero pathway for Knight Frank that is aligned with the 1.5°C ambition of the Paris Agreement.
2022 FA Cup final pitch cover recycled into kit for youth football clubs
The FA has donated bibs and drawstring bags recycled from the 2022 FA Cup final pitch cover to youth football clubs across the UK.
New draft EPR regulations give ‘greater certainty’ to packaging industry
Green groups have welcomed Defra’s draft EPR regulations, saying they “give much greater certainty” to the packaging industry.
B&Q to launch over 100 plastic plant pot recycling stations
B&Q is launching over 100 plastic plant pot recycling stations in its UK stores as it encourages customers to make greener choices.
Three in four Londoners want a ‘climate champion’ Mayor
The survey, carried out by Survation and commissioned by Greenpeace UK, has been undertaken ahead of this week’s London Mayor election.
Good Food magazine publishes recipes with carbon calories for first time
Good Food said that by featuring recipes with carbon calories for the first time, it would help guide readers to sustainable eating choices.
Screwfix slashes direct carbon emissions by 50% as it adds 100 stores
DIY store Screwfix says it has cut its direct carbon emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 50% from over 23,000 tonnes since 2022.
UN countries propose to cut plastic production by 40% by 2040
Rwanda and Peru have proposed establishing baseline levels for the amount of plastic needed in individual countries to prevent overproduction.
