Zac Goldsmith has slammed PM Rishi Sunak for being disinterested in the environment as he resigns as energy, climate and environment minister.
Government behind on heat pump scheme targets
The UK government’s heat pump scheme has missed its first-year target by 50%, despite ramping up promotion of the scheme earlier in the year.
Nestlé drops its ‘carbon neutral’ pledge and cancels carbon offsetting
Nestlé has withdrawn its sustainability pledges to make certain brands ‘carbon neutral’ and is stopping its use of carbon offsets.
Ed Miliband: “The drive for green energy is not some climate luxury”
Ed Miliband made the comments in the wake of this week’s damning annual progress report from the Climate Change Committee on LBC’s Tonight with Andrew Marr.
King Charles and Sadiq Khan activate 6 year climate countdown clock
King Charles and mayor of London Sadiq Khan have activated a climate countdown clock at London’s Climate Innovation Forum.
John Lewis is first retailer to have net zero targets validated by SBTi
The John Lewis Partnership has become the first retailer to have its net zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
British Gas launches initiative to encourage customers to use green energy
British Gas has launched a money-saving initiative to encourage customers to use green power and reduce the need for fossil fuels over the summer.
Global shipping industry could reduce emissions by up to 50%
The global shipping industry could reduce its emissions by almost 50% by 2030 and hit zero emissions by 2040, according to a new study.
Who is Asos’ new ESG chair Anna Maria Rugarli?
Rugarli has an impressive CV. But is she the right woman for Asos – a brand that has been in and out of the news for its sustainability record?
Natwest collaborates with WWF as it commits £7 billion to UK agriculture
Natwest Group and WWF have announced a new strategic partnership to help drive a sustainable transition for the UK food and agricultural sector.
Aviva donates £21m to wetland restoration project
Aviva will donate £21 million towards supporting saltmarsh and wetland restoration in the UK in a partnership with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.
Campaigners urge Wimbledon to drop Barclays sponsorship
Campaigners are urging Wimbledon to end is sponsorship with Barclays over the bank’s multibillion investment into fossil fuel projects.
Wimbledon 2023 partners with evian for first refillable water system
Wimbledon 2023 has partnered with evian to piloting its first refillable water system, allowing players to refill water at dispensers on court.
Thames Water popularity in the gutter as boss quits amid sewage upheaval
Thames Water’s popularity has not yet recovered from negative press, as the company is hit with fresh criticism after its boss quit over sewage spills.
PM Rishi Sunak ‘uninterested’ in climate and the environment, says ex-energy minister Zac Goldsmith
Zac Goldsmith has slammed PM Rishi Sunak for being disinterested in the environment as he resigns as energy, climate and environment minister.
Government behind on heat pump scheme targets
The UK government’s heat pump scheme has missed its first-year target by 50%, despite ramping up promotion of the scheme earlier in the year.
Nestlé drops its ‘carbon neutral’ pledge and cancels carbon offsetting
Nestlé has withdrawn its sustainability pledges to make certain brands ‘carbon neutral’ and is stopping its use of carbon offsets.
Ed Miliband: “The drive for green energy is not some climate luxury”
Ed Miliband made the comments in the wake of this week’s damning annual progress report from the Climate Change Committee on LBC’s Tonight with Andrew Marr.
King Charles and Sadiq Khan activate 6 year climate countdown clock
King Charles and mayor of London Sadiq Khan have activated a climate countdown clock at London’s Climate Innovation Forum.
John Lewis is first retailer to have net zero targets validated by SBTi
The John Lewis Partnership has become the first retailer to have its net zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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