The Co-op has unveiled ‘ambitious’ new eco targets to cut carbon emissions and food waste and boost its investment in apprenticeships.
eBay says 85% of UK has bought pre-owned goods in past year
More than eight in ten people in the UK have bought pre-owned goods in the past 12 months, outpacing the global trend, according to a new report by eBay.
Stagecoach gets SBTi approval as electric buses launch
Stagecoach has had its carbon emission targets approved by SBTi, as it launches nearly two dozen electric buses across Scotland.
Primark and H&M collaborate on circular fashion initiative
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which campaigns for a more circular economy, is working with Primark and H&M to lead the Fashion Remodel project.
Uber offers drivers £5,000 grant to switch to an electric vehicle
The move comes as the ride-hailing app looks to meet its commitment that all Uber vans in London will be fully electric by the end of 2025.
£1.5bn ‘fake net zero’ power station will emit 20m tonnes of carbon
The proposed £1.5bn net zero UK power station has been dubbed a ‘fake net zero project’ as it will emit more than 20m tonnes of carbon.
Economic loss due to climate crisis six times worse than thought
The latest climate data shows that a 1°C increase in global temperature will lead to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product (GDP).
Virgin Media 02 and Hubbub reveal winners of £500,000 e-waste fund
Virgin Media 02 and Hubbub’s £500,000 Time After Time fund was set up in 2022 in response to the nation’s growing e-waste problem.
Sport England launches £45m sustainability strategy
Called Every Move, it marks the first sustainability strategy by Sport England, which invests more than £300m of public money every year.
Lego ties staff bonuses to reducing emissions
Lego employees will be financially rewarded when the toy maker hits its green targets as a percentage of annual bonuses are linked to emissions reduction goals.
New low-emission cement hailed as ‘an absolute miracle’
The new cement method has been devised by researchers at the University of Cambridge, who say it could be crucial in a move to a net zero world.
Rolls-Royce inks £multimillion deal to trial mini nuclear reactors
Rolls-Royce has signed a £15m deal with Sheffield University for a trial on the manufacturing and testing of small modular reactors (SMRs).
China’s BYD unveils new electric bus for London TfL contract
Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled its latest electric bus, as it closes in on a deal to build a fleet of all-electric buses for TfL.
Shell shareholders reject climate resolution in disrupted AGM
The rejection took place at Shell’s AGM, which was disrupted by protesters shouting “Shell kills” as investors voted for the revised energy strategy.
Co-op aims to have more than 65% of suppliers enrolled in SBTi
The Co-op has unveiled ‘ambitious’ new eco targets to cut carbon emissions and food waste and boost its investment in apprenticeships.
eBay says 85% of UK has bought pre-owned goods in past year
More than eight in ten people in the UK have bought pre-owned goods in the past 12 months, outpacing the global trend, according to a new report by eBay.
Stagecoach gets SBTi approval as electric buses launch
Stagecoach has had its carbon emission targets approved by SBTi, as it launches nearly two dozen electric buses across Scotland.
Primark and H&M collaborate on circular fashion initiative
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which campaigns for a more circular economy, is working with Primark and H&M to lead the Fashion Remodel project.
Uber offers drivers £5,000 grant to switch to an electric vehicle
The move comes as the ride-hailing app looks to meet its commitment that all Uber vans in London will be fully electric by the end of 2025.
£1.5bn ‘fake net zero’ power station will emit 20m tonnes of carbon
The proposed £1.5bn net zero UK power station has been dubbed a ‘fake net zero project’ as it will emit more than 20m tonnes of carbon.
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