Tesco is purchasing enough clean energy to power the equivalent of more than 80 average-sized supermarkets a year from a wind farm in Scotland.
‘There is a gap’ in global efforts to triple renewable electricity by 2030
The report from the International Energy Agency tracks the progress made by countries in tripling renewable electricity generation by 2030.
Coldplay cuts world tour carbon footprint by 59%
Coldplay, which prides itself on its green credentials, announced its 12-point plan to lower emissions while touring in 2021.
Euro 2024 teams could cut emissions by nearly 60% if they avoid flying
Europe’s national football teams competing in the Euro 2024 championships this summer could cut their travel emissions by nearly 60% if they avoided flying
Make My Money Matter demands probe into greenwashing at UK top banks
Make My Money Matter targets Barclays, HSBC, Santander, NatWest and Lloyds, as it says there is a mismatch between the banks’ public climate strategies and net zero targets.
Moët & Chandon launches plastic-free hood for sparkling products
Moët & Chandon has teamed up with foil maker Amcor Capsules on the plastic-free hood for its premium Champagne products.
Colourful plastic becomes microplastics ‘pretty quickly’
The study shows that colourants used to make plastic products can significantly affect the rate at which it breaks down into microplastic.
IEA urges action to combat SUV emission levels
The International Energy Agency (IEA), the global energy watchdog, has analysed the surge in SUV sales and what it means for the environment.
DS Smith says it is ‘not enough to have a few windmills in the sea’ for green economy
The CEO of DS Smith has called on more changes to be made to the UK packaging market or else it was in danger of falling behind other countries.
Edinburgh International Book Festival axes Baillie Gifford sponsorship over fossil fuel links
Baillie Gifford, which is based in Edinburgh, has sponsored the event for 20 years but said it activist campaigners had put “intolerable pressure” on authors and the festival community.
World’s first environmentally-friendly sunscreen rebuilds coral
The world’s first environmentally-friendly sunscreen has been formulated to protect the skin from UV rays while also feeding and nourishing endangered coral reefs. Leading marine and cosmetic technicians from sunscreen…
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Taylor Swift accused of ‘neglect’ over her carbon footprint
The criticism comes from carbon accounting firm Greenly, which studied the estimated carbon footprint from Swift’s Eras Tour.
Is sustainable aviation fuel the saviour of corporate travel?
Business Travel Show Europe’s Jonathan Carter-Chapman takes a closer look at the numbers as he asks if sustainable aviation fuel is really the saviour of corporate travel?
YouGov: 60% of Brits say climate change biggest threat to civilisation
Six in ten Brits believe climate change is the biggest threat to civilisation but only 21% are willing to invest more in sustainable products.
Tesco inks wind farm clean energy deal in net zero push
Tesco is purchasing enough clean energy to power the equivalent of more than 80 average-sized supermarkets a year from a wind farm in Scotland.
‘There is a gap’ in global efforts to triple renewable electricity by 2030
The report from the International Energy Agency tracks the progress made by countries in tripling renewable electricity generation by 2030.
Coldplay cuts world tour carbon footprint by 59%
Coldplay, which prides itself on its green credentials, announced its 12-point plan to lower emissions while touring in 2021.
Euro 2024 teams could cut emissions by nearly 60% if they avoid flying
Europe’s national football teams competing in the Euro 2024 championships this summer could cut their travel emissions by nearly 60% if they avoided flying
Make My Money Matter demands probe into greenwashing at UK top banks
Make My Money Matter targets Barclays, HSBC, Santander, NatWest and Lloyds, as it says there is a mismatch between the banks’ public climate strategies and net zero targets.
Moët & Chandon launches plastic-free hood for sparkling products
Moët & Chandon has teamed up with foil maker Amcor Capsules on the plastic-free hood for its premium Champagne products.
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