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).
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).
CBI urges UK to use tax incentives to drive green change
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on the government to use tax incentives to help drive investment in high-growth green sectors, allowing the UK to “outsmart rather than…
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Waitrose supports 2,000 British farmers in shift to regenerative farming
Waitrose is playing its part in a food system “revolution” after pledging to support 2,000 British farmers move to more regenerative farming practices.
Colgate-Palmolive warns it could miss packaging reduction target, citing ‘industry-wide challenges’
Colgate-Palmolive has set green targets for 2025, including a target that all its packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable within the time frame.
Businesses urged to take part in ‘largest ever’ net zero census
The ‘largest ever’ national net zero business census has been launched, taking a temperature check on the eco actions of UK businesses. Businesses are being urged to participate in the…
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Energy secretary says net zero ‘leviathan’ risks crushing UK’s enterprise economy
In a speech at the Innovation Zero conference for technology entrepreneurs in London, Claire Coutinho will warn of the perils of net zero policies if implemented in the wrong way.
Fossil fuel tax could raise £720bn to help fight climate crisis
The Climate Damages Tax report has been backed by Greenpeace, Christian Aid and climate organisations around the world.
Giant £30bn carbon capture network ‘essential’ for UK to meet net zero targets
The report says the “direct air carbon capture systems” would eliminate up to 48m tonnes of CO2 from the air each year.
