Packaging company DS Smith has doubled down on its sustainability goals, including a new 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.
Ex-Formula One world champ Vettel fears F1 ban due to climate crisis
Ex-Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has shared his fears that the motorsport could be banned due to climate change.
Local councils call for disposable vape ban by 2024
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for the government to ban the sale and manufacture of disposable vapes by 2024.
Government offers £157m to kickstart UK’s nuclear energy innovation
Energy security secretary Grant Shapps will announce a competition for nuclear companies to secure funding to develop their products.
M&S Marble Arch plans continue to raise carbon footprint questions
Critics have continued to speak out against M&S over the retailer’s controversial plans to redevelop its Marble Arch flagship store.
Energy companies warn government about the UK’s overreliance on gas
More than 100 energy companies are to send a letter to Rishi Sunak’s government warning about the UK’s overreliance on gas.
PepsiCo drops petrol for cooking oil to power Walkers trucks
PepsiCo has increased the use of HVO (used cooking oil) across its supply chain in a move set to save 2,650 tonnes in GHG emissions annually.
Barclays, Lloyds and Natwest join GFI group to invest into nature recovery
Banks including Barclays, Lloyds and Natwest have joined a nature group created by Green Finance Institute (GFI) to invest into nature recovery.
Yoox, Net-a-Porter and Zalando call on 250 brand partners to set science-based climate targets
Yoox, Net-a-Porter and Zalando are asking more than 250 brand partners to set science-based climate targets in a bid to reduce emissions.
Allbirds launches new Selfridges Carbon Concept store
Allbirds has launched a new Carbon Concept Store pop-up in Selfridge’s, to help customers visualise the carbon impact of the brand’s shoe items.
Royal Mail ditches diesel for vegetable oil across HGV fleet
Royal Mail is transitioning some of its heavy good vehicles to be fuelled by renewable diesel alternative Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
Amazon Prime Day produces 1.3 million tonnes of carbon
Last year’s Amazon Prime Day accounted for around 1.3 million tonnes of carbon, the equivalent of 272,000 cars driving 3 billion miles.
McDonald’s faces toxic work culture claims
McDonald’s faces fresh sexual abuse, racism, harassment and bullying allegations by more than 100 current and recent UK staff at its outlets.
Heineken to invest £25m in sustainable push for Manchester brewery
Heineken is investing £25 million to install new heat pumps in its Manchester brewery, as part of its efforts to decarbonise its UK sites by 2030.
DS Smith doubles down on sustainability goals with 2050 net zero target
Packaging company DS Smith has doubled down on its sustainability goals, including a new 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.
Ex-Formula One world champ Vettel fears F1 ban due to climate crisis
Ex-Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has shared his fears that the motorsport could be banned due to climate change.
Local councils call for disposable vape ban by 2024
The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for the government to ban the sale and manufacture of disposable vapes by 2024.
Government offers £157m to kickstart UK’s nuclear energy innovation
Energy security secretary Grant Shapps will announce a competition for nuclear companies to secure funding to develop their products.
M&S Marble Arch plans continue to raise carbon footprint questions
Critics have continued to speak out against M&S over the retailer’s controversial plans to redevelop its Marble Arch flagship store.
Energy companies warn government about the UK’s overreliance on gas
More than 100 energy companies are to send a letter to Rishi Sunak’s government warning about the UK’s overreliance on gas.
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