Energy secretary Claire Coutinho is set to announce £85 million of measures to protect the world’s rainforests and invest in clean energy.
BP acquires full ownership of solar firm Lightsource bp
BP has acquired full ownership of solar and battery storage developer Lightsource bp, meaning it will add the 50.03% interest it does not already own in the business.
Sustainable tech retailer Reboxed secures £1.6m growth fund
Sustainable tech retailer Reboxed has secured £1.6m of seed funding to grow its business selling refurbished electronics and help combat e-waste.
Pension sector’s net zero pledges up but 27% of funds still without commitment
More than two thirds of pension funds have a commitment to net zero alignment in place, according to new figures published by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
Cop28: Prime Minister attends, accused of mixed messaging
At Cop28, the prime minister has announced £1.6 bn pound of climate funding but has been accused of mixed messaging. This follows his reversal of net zero policies including on heat pumps and energy efficiency.
COP28: Loss and Damage Fund pledges described as ‘vital first step’
A COP28 deal to help the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries pay for the impact of climate change called ‘vital first step’.
COP28: Oxfam and eco-streamer WaterBear use film to amplify activist voices
To mark the start of COP28, Oxfam and short film eco-streamers WaterBear have released a series of animated films to amplify the voices of global climate activists.
Stealth comms and cultural awareness key to reaching climate change ‘persuadables’
Stealth communications, cultural awareness of progressive and traditional values and not being urban centric are crucial for inspiring climate action among ‘persuadables’.
Friends of the Earth launches not-so-scenic screensavers in support of Cop28
Friends of the Earth has launched a series of not-so-scenic screensavers to encourage people to switch off their phones.
Puma trials turning experimental trainers into compost
Puma has successfully completed an experimental trial which saw it use household green waste to compost specially made versions of its trainers.
Tesco’s solar panel expansion plan powers net zero efforts
Tesco is installing solar panels on over 100 of its large stores across the UK within the next three years as part of a boost to its net zero efforts.
Cop28 agenda: Business, policy and climate action
Sustainability Beat brings you the latest on what business leaders from different sectors expect from the UN’s climate conference Cop28.
COP28: Claire Coutinho announces £85m funding for rainforests and clean energy
Energy secretary Claire Coutinho is set to announce £85 million of measures to protect the world’s rainforests and invest in clean energy.
BP acquires full ownership of solar firm Lightsource bp
BP has acquired full ownership of solar and battery storage developer Lightsource bp, meaning it will add the 50.03% interest it does not already own in the business.
Sustainable tech retailer Reboxed secures £1.6m growth fund
Sustainable tech retailer Reboxed has secured £1.6m of seed funding to grow its business selling refurbished electronics and help combat e-waste.
Pension sector’s net zero pledges up but 27% of funds still without commitment
More than two thirds of pension funds have a commitment to net zero alignment in place, according to new figures published by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
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