The British Chambers of Commerce has published its Green Innovation Challenge report, outlining a series of proposals for policymakers to aid the UK’s transition to net zero.
MPs raise alarm over ‘silent killer’ of heatwaves
MPs has raised their concerns over the UK government’s lack of preparedness of “silent killer” heatwaves.
Leon co-founder sets up VC firm to reform global food system
Leon co-founder Henry Dimbleby has launched Bramble Partners to improve the environmental impacts of food production.
Tony’s Chocolonely cuts carbon emissions and delivers record sales growth
Tony’s Chocolonely saw a drip in its carbon emissions last year while celebrating a record £23.9 million (€28 million) rise in revenue.
Meat giant JBS boss calls for more financing for sustainable food production
The boss of the world’s biggest meat manufacturer, JBS, has called for additional financial support for small producers to transition to more sustainable food production practices.
Investors urge BP to ditch ‘irrational’ clean energy strategy
BP’s investor Bluebell Capital Partners is urging the oil company to ditch its strategy clean energy strategy to move away from fossil fuels.
CCC calls for the UK to accelerate its climate ambitions in light of Cop28
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is calling for the UK government to accelerate its climate ambitions following Cop28.
Heat pump applications soar after £7,500 grant boost
More people have applied for heat pumps since the government increased grants to £7,500 in October last year.
Environmental disaster avoided: Campaigners celebrate single-use vape ban
Environmentalists are celebrating an ban on single-use vapes, with Hubbub CEO Alex Robinson calling the devices an “environmental disaster”.
UK government invests £33m into green ports and ships
The UK government is investing £33 million into developing technology for ports and ships to decarbonise the maritime sector.
