Pinpointing some of its green highlights for the year ending February 2023, it cited that it had cut scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 61% against its baseline, which it had said had surpassed its 2025 target of 60%.
Defra temporarily bans environmental permits for new waste incinerators
Defra has temporarily banned new environmental permits for certain types of waste incinerator plants, amid eco concerns.
BRC warns competition regulator’s ‘tough approach’ to greenwashing could scare off business
BRC says there is a “real risk” businesses could retreat from green efforts amid the competition regulator’s “tough approach” to greenwashing.
Hybrid EVs witness record sales in March
The latest monthly sales figures, provided by SMMT, the industry association, reveal sales of battery EVs grew again in March, rising 3.8% on the year powered by corporate fleet purchases.
Liverpool FC making ‘strides’ to improve environment in latest sustainability report
“The 2022-23 season report showcases the strides that have been made across each of the three key pillars of people, planet and communities,” it said.
Two-thirds of councils doubt UK government’s net zero strategy
A survey conducted on behalf of the Local Government Association (LGA) also found that a “bureaucratic: bidding system for short-term funding contracts is hampering efforts to reach net zero.
H&M reports 24% cut in emissions as it commits to ‘circular fashion’
H&M’s 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the fashion brand’s achievements, such as using sustainable materials and reducing climate impact.
Plastic Packaging Tax needs ‘recalibrating’, says Veolia
The Plastic Packing Tax, introduced in April 2022, is aimed at reducing plastic waste by encouraging sustainable packaging practices.
Data: Demand for heat pumps soars by 75% year-on-year
Heat pumps are seen as key to meeting the UK’s 2035 climate targets by halving the carbon emissions from heating buildings.
Tesco teams up with NatWest to help farmers decarbonise
The voluntary scheme will provide 1,500 Tesco farmers with preferential rates on finance to help them switch to sustainable farming methods.
