It says the multi-billion pound retrofit investment will help bring down energy bills, reduce carbon emissions and create 140,000 skilled jobs.
Morrisons rolls out in-store coffee pod recycling points
Morrisons will roll out recycling points across the UK, enabling customers to recycle used aluminium and plastic pods through the Podback scheme.
Ocado’s 2040 net-zero targets validated by SBTi
The upmarket online grocer says it is amongst the first grocery retailers to have SBTi-validated targets including those originating from forests, land and agriculture (FLAG).
Royal Mail uses over 10m litres of vegetable oil to power HGV fleet
Royal Mail said the milestone means it has saved more than 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) since June 2023.
London Mayor to ‘double down not back down’ on green agenda despite criticism
The London Mayor, who recently won a third term as London Mayor, made the comments at a conference organised by the Vatican in Rome.
Burberry and Currys named UK leaders in new climate report
A raft of UK companies including Burberry, Currys, AG Barr, NatWest and Tate & Lyle have been named as European Climate Leaders in a new report.
Biodiversity net gain scheme faces threats, warns NAO
The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) new biodiversity net gain (BNG) scheme was launched without all the elements required…
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Coca-Cola accused of misleading public over plastic promises
Coca-Cola has misled consumers over its plastic pledges, according to an investigation into its recycling claims by Channel 4’s Dispatches.
Greenpeace backed by Anti-SLAPP Coalition as it faces Shell lawsuit
Greenpeace is being backed by The Anti-SLAPP Coalition, which issued a statement supporting the environmental group in the multimillion-dollar lawsuit it is facing from Shell.
Fashion sustainability: Are fungi and fish scales the answer?
Fungi, fish scales, microorganisms and enzymes could be the answer to replacing pollutants and tackling waste in fashion production and improving fashion sustainability, according to the hosts of a new…
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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.
Charity calls for £64bn govt investment to retrofit UK homes
It says the multi-billion pound retrofit investment will help bring down energy bills, reduce carbon emissions and create 140,000 skilled jobs.
Morrisons rolls out in-store coffee pod recycling points
Morrisons will roll out recycling points across the UK, enabling customers to recycle used aluminium and plastic pods through the Podback scheme.
Ocado’s 2040 net-zero targets validated by SBTi
The upmarket online grocer says it is amongst the first grocery retailers to have SBTi-validated targets including those originating from forests, land and agriculture (FLAG).
Royal Mail uses over 10m litres of vegetable oil to power HGV fleet
Royal Mail said the milestone means it has saved more than 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) since June 2023.
London Mayor to ‘double down not back down’ on green agenda despite criticism
The London Mayor, who recently won a third term as London Mayor, made the comments at a conference organised by the Vatican in Rome.
Burberry and Currys named UK leaders in new climate report
A raft of UK companies including Burberry, Currys, AG Barr, NatWest and Tate & Lyle have been named as European Climate Leaders in a new report.
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