EU looks at net zero, packaging and carbon removals with policy updates
This week, EU policymakers have turned their attention to a series of sustainability initiatives, with mixed results.
Forest management
Amazon: forest conservation projects are working – but there is still some way to go
Antoine Halff, co-founder and chief analyst, and Marion Messador, product manager at Kayrros, reflect on how conservation of the Amazon forest has improved since the change of government.
Global pension funds consortium buys Australian forestry company
Australian superannuation fund UniSuper, the UK’s Pension Protection Fund (PPF) and APG Asset Management have jointly acquired Tasmania’s largest private forest management company, Forico.
Startup profile: CollectiveCrunch
CollectiveCrunch has developed an AI-powered platform intended to enable sustainable forestry at scale.
Evergreencast Ep 2: Sustainable Forestry – Bringing the roots together
It’s time for the second episode of Evergreencast, a two-part series exploring the opportunities of sustainable forestry. Brought to you by Sustainable Growth Voice, in paid partnership with Tilhill and Scottish Woodlands.
Evergreencast Ep 1: Clearing the path for tomorrow’s sustainable forests
Introducing the first episode of Evergreencast, a two-part series exploring the opportunities of sustainable forestry. Brought to you by Sustainable Growth Voice, in paid partnership with Scottish Woodlands and the Confederation of Forest Industries.
Rhizocore Technologies receives £3.5m backing for forest regeneration
Edinburgh-based biotech startup Rhizocore Technologies has raised £3.5 million to revitalise forest restoration through fungal networks.
Swedbank buys first Swedish biodiversity credits
Since the agreement of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in 2022, investors are increasingly focused on mechanisms to finance biodiversity and nature protection. To facilitate market development, Swedish retail bank Swedbank (ST:SWED) has purchased the first Swedish biodiversity credits from Orsa Besparingsskog.
Timber: a sustainable solution to the construction crisis?
SG Voice spoke to Antto Kauhanen, manager of Stora Enso's Katajanokan Laituri project, to explore the opportunities for timber construction.
WWF launches digital resource hub to inspire sustainable business
The WWF has launched a digital information hub, containing various resources that will help businesses to become more sustainable.