Government’s lack of long-term planning risks net zero jobs, MPs warn
A lack of long-term planning from the Government risks jeopardising the UK's legally mandated 2050 net zero target, MPs have warned.
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National net zero goals unachievable if buildings retrofits stall
Retrofits of buildings are stalling in several G20 countries in Europe as emissions are rising in the US, according to a new study.
Pressure piles on plastic use as Unilever helps ice cream makers
From increased pressure on plastic to Unilever's help to ice cream producers, in this weekly round-up we explore the latest developments regarding corporate initiatives, sustainability reports and key industry updates.
Companies still too focused on cutting emissions as Porsche looks at low-carbon steel
From pledges to set science-based emissions reduction targets to tools for the construction industry, in this weekly round-up we explore the latest developments regarding corporate initiatives, sustainability reports and key industry updates.
Biden climate goal remains in reach even after wind setback
The cancellation this week of two major wind projects off the coast of New Jersey effectively sinks President Joe Biden’s end-of-the-decade goal for building out offshore wind energy, a component of the US plan to eventually reach net zero.
Time to tackle corporate ‘greenwashing 3.0’ to avoid billion-dollar climate litigation risks
A new report by Ivey Business School found that a new paradigm of corporate greenwashing has emerged, thanks to the increasing influence of investors, pressure to align with long-term climate goals and multi-stakeholder liability in corporate claims.
CCC concerned about UK climate plans as shareholder engagement wins
From concerns over the UK Government's net zero strategy to successful shareholder engagement at Costco, in this weekly round-up we explore the latest developments regarding corporate initiatives, sustainability reports and key industry updates.
UN to support SME climate action
The COP28 Presidency in collaboration with the SME Climate Hub and We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC), have launched a campaign to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) implement net-zero strategies.
Putting off decarbonisation makes achieving net zero harder, says IPCC chief
Putting off decarbonisation policies will result in a hotter atmosphere come mid-century, making the net-zero goal harder to achieve, the new chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said.