Asda reduced its carbon footprint by 8% in 2021 and is on its way to reaching net zero emissions by 2040.
Google joins new Amex and Shell SAF programme to track environmental impact
Google joins an SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) programme run by American Express Global Business Travel with Shell, as part of its net zero aims.
Labour to automatically fine polluting water companies
Labour plans to automatically fine water companies every time they pollute rives and seas if it wins the next general election.
‘Records broken’ for renewable energy and heat installations
New data has revealed broken records for renewable energy installations – such as solar panels and heat pumps – in first six months of 2023.
NFU president warns climate change is ‘wreaking’ global food production
NFU president is urging the government needs to take domestic food production seriously as climate change is “wreaking” global food production.
Sainsbury’s rolls out cardboard hangers to save 103 tonnes of plastic
Sainsbury’s has swapped plastic hangers for cardboard across its Tu Clothing Baby range to save 103 tonnes of plastic.
Government launches UK Business Climate Hub to help 5.5m SMEs reduce emissions
The government has launched a UK Business Climate Hub to help 5.5 million SMEs to save on energy bills while reducing emissions.
High street retailers could raise £850m in refurbished goods sales
Retailers could raise up to £850 million of additional revenue by selling refurbished and repaired technology, according to a new report.
SailGP shares climate successes and challenges in season 3 report
International sailing competition SailGP has shared its successes and challenges in its climate and social sustainability pathways.
Third of healthcare facilities will be at risk from heatwave by 2050
A third of England’s healthcare facilities such as hospitals, nursing and care homes will be at risk from heatwave from 2050.
Authors walk out of Edinburgh International Book Festival over fossil fuel links
A mass walk-out, led by the climate activist and author Mikaela Loach, was staged at Edinburgh international book festival over its fossil fuel links.
Beverage industry to miss 2030 and 2050 GHG reduction targets
The beverage industry is currently on course to miss both 2030 and 2050 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
RSSB develops fresh metrics suite to assess rail industry waste management
The RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board) developed a new set of metrics like station waste, depot waste and the amount of recycled content.
Asda reduces carbon footprint by 8% in 2022
Asda reduced its carbon footprint by 8% in 2021 and is on its way to reaching net zero emissions by 2040.
Google joins new Amex and Shell SAF programme to track environmental impact
Google joins an SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) programme run by American Express Global Business Travel with Shell, as part of its net zero aims.
Labour to automatically fine polluting water companies
Labour plans to automatically fine water companies every time they pollute rives and seas if it wins the next general election.
‘Records broken’ for renewable energy and heat installations
New data has revealed broken records for renewable energy installations – such as solar panels and heat pumps – in first six months of 2023.
NFU president warns climate change is ‘wreaking’ global food production
NFU president is urging the government needs to take domestic food production seriously as climate change is “wreaking” global food production.
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