Over 2,000 UK business leaders are calling for a “roadmap for a transition [to net zero] ahead of Cop28.
Tesco backs ‘effective’ policy on fresh fruit and veg plastic ban
Tesco is backing an “effective government intervention” on banning fresh fruit and vegetable plastic.
Waitrose welcomes Defra’s decision to reconsider mandatory food waste rules
Waitrose has welcomed Defra’s decision to reconsider mandatory food waste reporting, describing it as ‘the right thing to do morally’.
Returnable plastic packaging could slash emissions by 35 to 70%
Returnable packaging could slash emissions by 35 to 70% but only if designed collaboratively across industry and operated at large scale.
Carbon Accounting Alliance to support sector in net zero transition
Planet Mark and ClimatePartner have founded the Carbon Accounting Alliance to support and regulate the sector in the transition to net zero.
Google says AI could mitigate 5 to 10% of global emissions
Artificial intelligence (AI) could mitigate up to 5 to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, according to a new report by Google.
High Court rules Defra’s river basin management planning as unlawful
The High Court has ruled the department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra’s) river basin management as unlawful.
Sunak unveils science hub to develop climate change resilient crops
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new science hub to boost food security by developing climate change resilient crops.
National Trust calls for legislation to drive climate adaptation
The National Trust is urging the government to introduce legislation to drive adaptation in the midst of risks posed by climate change.
