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How circularity can improve the development of new products

More businesses are embracing circularity practices that reduce waste and resources, as well as recirculate products and components to extend their lifespans. Frances Iris Lu, head of sustainability at Danfoss, explains how circularity is impacting the development of new products.

By Frances Iris Lu, head of sustainability at Danfoss

Companies

Technology

Investing

Profiles

Startup profile: InterEarth

InterEarth has developed a scalable and affordable method of removing carbon dioxide emissions directly from the atmosphere. Founded by Simon Avenell and Dr Howard Carr, the Australian startup has made significant progress since launching in 2020. Read More

By Heather Dinwoodie

SG Voice Spotlight: Greenwashing

ASA warns UK consumers don’t understand net zero claims

24 October 2022

Greenpeace Suing EU Over ‘Fake’ Green Label for Gas and Nuclear

18 April 2023

Strategy

Standard Chartered poaches Google lead to fight greenwash accusations

9 August 2022

Unilever forced to pull ad after accusations of greenwash

7 September 2022

Sustainability: the new dimension of brand trust

12 May 2023

UK advertising watchdog grounds Lufthansa for misleading claims

7 March 2023

Fossil fuels plant releases smoke into the open air.

Fossil fuels sector paid $4m to spread disinformation during COP27

26 January 2023

Latest stories

Shadow of an approaching plane as it lands on a tropical island.

Intrepid Travel learns valuable lesson after ban on greenwashing ad

By Heather Dinwoodie

Companies face transparency issues when disclosing on carbon offsets

By Giulia Bottaro

India’s top oil explorer plans $12bn green energy spend

By Energy Voice

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Markets

Insurer retreat from NZIA threatens net zero goals

1 June 2023

By Felicia Jackson

Nearly half the members of the Net Zero Insurers Alliance (NZIA) have pulled out of the global insurance network for addressing climate change. Many reports cite the pressure of the growing politicisation of ESG, especially in the US, but the news also fits the growing awareness that targeting, and achieving, net zero is going to be a lot harder than simply making a commitment.

Research

Circular business models help biodiversity – here’s how to calculate their impact

1 June 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has updated its framework of metrics to help businesses quantify the link between their circularity strategies and their impact on climate and nature.

Sparks fly from an automobile assembly line.

Research

Major global automakers are yet to account for steel emissions

31 May 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

The steel used by automotive manufacturers is releasing almost 600 million tonnes of undisclosed CO2 emissions per year, according to research by Greenpeace East Asia.

Podcast

TotalEnergies AGM, Demand Stimulation and Climate Litigation

31 May 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

Sustainable Growth Out Loud brings you fortnightly episodes on ESG, net zero and energy transition, helping you and your business stay on top of the latest developments. This week's episode is hosted by SG Voice journalists Giulia Bottaro and Heather Dinwoodie, with special guest, Energy Voice journalist, Andrew Dykes.

Strategy

Why corporate R&D divisions are the drivers of ESG

30 May 2023

By Max Volokhov, chief R&D officer at Mitgo

Max Volokhov, chief research and development (R&D) officer at Mitgo, explores why a successful R&D division inevitably implements ESG principles, whether consciously or not.

Policy

Labour leader Keir Starmer vows ‘to block new North Sea oil and gas’

30 May 2023

By Energy Voice

Labour leader Keir Starmer is preparing to block new oil and gas exploration under a Labour government, according to reports branded “pie in the sky” by a north-east business figure.

Markets

Accessing a geopolitically-friendly critical elements supply chain for EV makers

29 May 2023

By Simon Clarke, chief executive of American Lithium

Simon Clarke, chief executive of American Lithium (NASDAQ:AMLI)(TSX-V:LI), explains why now is the time to establish secure, independent supplies of energy metals that are sustainably processed by geopolitically safe countries.

Union flag flying in front of Big Ben tower.

Policy

UK policy must strengthen the demand for net zero materials

26 May 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

The decarbonisation of UK industries may be determined by the demand for low-carbon materials, according to a policy briefing from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

Profiles

Startup profile: Aravita

26 May 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Founded by Marco Perlman, Bruno Schrappe and Aline Azevedo towards the end of 2022, Aravita is developing a technological solution to reduce the burden of food waste. Having recently closed a $2.5 million fundraising round led by Qualcomm Ventures, the Brazilian startup has ambitions for global expansion.

Building blocks for a net zero transition.

Standards

Moving beyond net zero: a new framework for discussion

26 May 2023

By Felicia Jackson

Gold Standard has launched a framework for discussion and feedback that is intended to help companies move beyond net zero strategies, providing a new approach to navigating the rather convoluted climate strategy landscape.

Markets

VCM shock as Zimbabwe claims carbon credit revenues

26 May 2023

By Felicia Jackson

Zimbabwe has proposed a new carbon credit framework, which will see the Government taking half of the revenue and could undercut investment in the market. Given the confusion about credit certification already causing issues for corporate buyers, additional instability could impact those already struggling to identify the best fit for their emission reduction goals.

Research

Asset managers are not invested in biodiversity proposals

26 May 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

Investment managers have not been voting in favour of biodiversity proposals over the last decade’s proxy seasons, raising questions over their engagement policies.

Magnifying glass reveals a handful of microplastics.

Research

Recycling facility spits plastic waste back into the local environment

25 May 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Plastic recycling facilities may inadvertently release their targeted pollutants back into the environment, according to a study from the University of Strathclyde.

Two beehives border a field of flowering rapeseed.

Compliance

Bee-friendly label highlights the need for cautious certification

24 May 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Pollinator Partnership has launched a new version of its Bee Friendly Farming Certification, giving its applicants the option of undergoing a third-party assessment. Independent verification will add credibility to the new label while highlighting the failings of the original scheme.

Research

UK Government needs to take action on green jobs: CCC

24 May 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) said that the UK Government needs to enact "stronger policies to harness the potential and manage the risks" to make the most of the job opportunities created by the net zero transition.

Companies

What ClientEarth’s Shell lawsuit dismissal means for climate litigation

24 May 2023

By Bruno Rucinski, trainee solicitor at Allen & Overy LLP

Bruno Rucinski, trainee solicitor at Allen & Overy LLP, examines what the dismissal of ClientEarth's lawsuit against Shell (LSE: SHEL) means for the future of climate-related shareholder litigation, and how this case will impact directors’ duties in light of the increased scrutiny on corporate climate performance.

Companies

Verra’s founding chief executive steps down

24 May 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

Verra, a major certification body for the voluntary carbon markets, has announced that its founding chief executive is stepping down.

Profiles

Startup profile: Greenworlder

24 May 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

Greenworlder wants to disrupt the social media industry by offering a purpose-driven alternative that prioritises sustainability.

Companies

Ukraine opens world’s only wind farm built in major conflict zone

24 May 2023

By Energy Voice

DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy investor, has cut the ribbon on a new wind farm, less than 100 miles from the Russian front.

Standards

New science-based targets for nature to address climate and nature crises

24 May 2023

By Felicia Jackson

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has launched the world’s first science-based targets (SBTs) for nature, to help companies take integrated action across freshwater, land, ocean, biodiversity, and climate challenges.

Companies

‘Go to Hell Shell’: Protestors delay Shell AGM by an hour with singing

23 May 2023

By Energy Voice

The Shell AGM was delayed by over an hour due to the interruption of climate protestors, kicking off at around 11 am.

Policy

Basic income for conservation could be cheaper than subsidised fuels

23 May 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

A basic income paid to those in protected areas could encourage conservation while helping to alleviate poverty, all for a lower cost than the current annual subsidies that are allocated to fossil fuels.

Technology

LanzaTech and Plastipak make PET resin from captured CO2 emissions

23 May 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

LanzaTech Global (NASDAQ:LNZA) and Plastipak Packaging have unveiled a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin made from captured carbon emissions.

Technology

All eyes on tech: businesses demand green solutions to help meet ESG goals

23 May 2023

By Wes van den Berg, vice president, UK&I at Pure Storage

The potential that tech has to fight the climate crisis is still a work in progress, and the industry must make sustainable products and services a priority, writes Wes van den Berg, vice president, UK&I at Pure Storage.

Research

How private equity could power up the green energy transition

23 May 2023

By Energy Voice

Energy was one of the fastest growing segments within 2022’s record global M&A market, rising an impressive 25% from the year prior, according to the latest Arrowpoint Advisory data.

Promoted

Back Market to rollout UK trade-in programme

22 May 2023

By Back Market

Back Market, a French marketplace for refurbished gadgets, is planning to expand on its existing operations in the UK by directly purchasing used laptops, mobile phones, gaming consoles, and other devices from consumers. The aim is to increase the availability of recycled goods for resale. This move will put Back Market in competition with existing trade-in services such as musicMagpie and CEX, which also accept these popular products from customers.

Investing

New biodiversity impact assessment tool to help manage nature risk

22 May 2023

By Felicia Jackson

As demand for nature and biodiversity data increase, Clarity AI and impact intelligence provider GIST Impact have partnered to enable companies to identify and measure their exposure to companies that have a negative impact on biodiversity.

Profiles

Startup profile: Fuselage Innovations

22 May 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Fuselage Innovations produces agricultural drones that help farmers to increase their yields while using their resources more efficiently.

Companies

Shell facing tense clash on climate at AGM after year of record profits

22 May 2023

By Energy Voice

Shell is set to face a tense annual general meeting that could be dominated by clashes over climate action after the oil major saw a record year of profits.

Companies

ERM taps into satellite data for sustainable consultancy services

22 May 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

ERM, a multinational consultancy firm, has joined forces with Planet Labs to provide satellite imagery services to help its clients advance their sustainability strategies.

Research

US fossil fuel industry ‘instrumental’ in sparking anti-ESG movement

22 May 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

InfluenceMap has produced evidence of the US fossil fuel sector’s involvement in pushing an anti-ESG stance in mainstream discourse.

Companies

Scrutiny on corporate sustainability commitments intensifies

22 May 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

Companies are facing increasing financial and legal risks when it comes to issues such as emissions generation and forced labour, with scrutiny coming from both external and internal stakeholders.

Markets

Fashion, food and the built environment: Ripe for future disruption

22 May 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

This week’s headlines point to a number of disruptive trends, including the targeting of underperforming industries and the emergence of biological solutions.

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How circularity can improve the development of new products

Companies

Intrepid Travel learns valuable lesson after ban on greenwashing ad

Companies face transparency issues when disclosing on carbon offsets

India’s top oil explorer plans $12bn green energy spend

Technology

How circularity can improve the development of new products

Singapore samples farm-free food made from electricity and thin air

Corporate reporting fuels the flames of disruptive solutions

Investing

Investors’ eyes firmly on climate change

ICMA launches new sustainable bond database

Solar power investment set to surpass oil production spending this year

Startup profile: InterEarth

Companies face transparency issues when disclosing on carbon offsets

S&P Global Sustainable1 launches Nature & Biodiversity Risk dataset

BVCM: the next step in corporate sustainability

SG Voice Spotlight: Greenwashing

ASA warns UK consumers don’t understand net zero claims

Greenpeace Suing EU Over ‘Fake’ Green Label for Gas and Nuclear

Standard Chartered poaches Google lead to fight greenwash accusations

Unilever forced to pull ad after accusations of greenwash

Sustainability: the new dimension of brand trust

UK advertising watchdog grounds Lufthansa for misleading claims

Fossil fuels sector paid $4m to spread disinformation during COP27

Latest stories

Intrepid Travel learns valuable lesson after ban on greenwashing ad

Companies face transparency issues when disclosing on carbon offsets

India’s top oil explorer plans $12bn green energy spend

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