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Patagonia will help repair 30,000 items of clothing each year at London’s new repair shop, contributing to greater circularity in the fashion industry

November 16, 2023

Patagonia will help repair 30,000 items of clothing each year at London’s new repair shop, contributing to greater circularity in the fashion industry

As You Sow rates net zero progress by the top 100 US corporations: Who is accelerating down the road to zero emissions, and which firms risk being left behind?

November 15, 2023

As You Sow rates net zero progress by the top 100 US corporations: Who is accelerating down the road to zero emissions, and which firms risk being left behind?

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NatWest Sustainable Business Tracker Q3 2023: SME business activity contracts, and energy price volatility drives cost-saving measures

November 9, 2023

NatWest Sustainable Business Tracker Q3 2023: SME business activity contracts, and energy price volatility drives cost-saving measures

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The implementation of environmental assessment regimes needs to improve to meet the UK’s environmental targets

November 8, 2023

The implementation of environmental assessment regimes needs to improve to meet the UK’s environmental targets

A ‘recommerce revolution’? Barclaycard study finds that reusing, reselling, and renting added £7 billion to the UK economy over the past 12 months

November 7, 2023

A ‘recommerce revolution’? Barclaycard study finds that reusing, reselling, and renting added £7 billion to the UK economy over the past 12 months

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Dairy disrupters, Oatly, call for climate labelling to be applied to all UK food and drink products

October 31, 2023

Dairy disrupters, Oatly, call for climate labelling to be applied to all UK food and drink products

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Ocado’s ‘game-changing’ digital deposit scheme shows potential as three-month pilot comes to an end

October 26, 2023

Ocado’s ‘game-changing’ digital deposit scheme shows potential as three-month pilot comes to an end

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ZCA explainer series: solar energy

October 24, 2023

ZCA explainer series: solar energy

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is rolled out to address carbon leakage in the EU

October 20, 2023

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is rolled out to address carbon leakage in the EU

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Has our road to net zero changed course over the last two years? The IEA’s ‘Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to Keep the 1.5C Goal in Reach’ shows some diversions, but ultimately they get us to the same destination

October 19, 2023

Has our road to net zero changed course over the last two years? The IEA’s ‘Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to Keep the 1.5C Goal in Reach’ shows some diversions, but ultimately they get us to the same destination

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Rosebank oil and gas field approved despite claims that burning its oil and gas could release the same annual emissions as 90 countries

October 12, 2023

Rosebank oil and gas field approved despite claims that burning its oil and gas could release the same annual emissions as 90 countries

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ZCA explainer series: green growth vs. degrowth vs. a-growth

October 11, 2023

ZCA explainer series: green growth vs. degrowth vs. a-growth

ZCA looks at how recent UK government policy shifts could impact various sustainability and environmental initiatives that have been reported in our insights

October 10, 2023

ZCA looks at how recent UK government policy shifts could impact various sustainability and environmental initiatives that have been reported in our insights

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The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures releases its final recommendations after two years of design and development

October 5, 2023

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures releases its final recommendations after two years of design and development

Time to change our methane metrics? The case for using GWP* when looking at the climate change impact of methane.

October 4, 2023

Time to change our methane metrics? The case for using GWP* when looking at the climate change impact of methane.

How the UK can capitalise on cleaner, greener steel

September 28, 2023

How the UK can capitalise on cleaner, greener steel

4 out of 5 UK business leaders say that the on-going energy crisis has hindered their ability to meet decarbonisation targets

September 27, 2023

4 out of 5 UK business leaders say that the on-going energy crisis has hindered their ability to meet decarbonisation targets

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Sustainable Biomass for Britain: The 2023 Biomass Strategy reinforces a dedication to the energy source across power, heat and transport

September 26, 2023

Sustainable Biomass for Britain: The 2023 Biomass Strategy reinforces a dedication to the energy source across power, heat and transport

Business & Policy

Africa Climate Summit 2023 kicks off in Nairobi, centring on green growth and climate finance

September 21, 2023

Africa Climate Summit 2023 kicks off in Nairobi, centring on green growth and climate finance

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UK government softens net zero stance: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces ‘a new approach’ to climate change

September 20, 2023

UK government softens net zero stance: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces ‘a new approach’ to climate change

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The exponential roadmap initiative’s new greening cash action guide gives actionable steps for organisations but where else can pressure come from to reduce banks’ investments in climate-harming activities

September 20, 2023

The exponential roadmap initiative’s new greening cash action guide gives actionable steps for organisations but where else can pressure come from to reduce banks’ investments in climate-harming activities

Business & Policy

Australia’s engineering skills shortage is having ramifications on its renewable energy plans

September 19, 2023

Australia’s engineering skills shortage is having ramifications on its renewable energy plans

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New peer-reviewed research finds that carbon offsets aren’t what they claim

September 14, 2023

New peer-reviewed research finds that carbon offsets aren’t what they claim

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Expert Interviews: Chris Oldham

September 13, 2023

Expert Interviews: Chris Oldham

EU fossil fuel use tumbles to record low as the first half of 2023 sees a 17% decrease

September 12, 2023

EU fossil fuel use tumbles to record low as the first half of 2023 sees a 17% decrease

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Court cases and referendum votes against extractivism: under-represented groups have had recent wins in the battle against climate change

September 8, 2023

Court cases and referendum votes against extractivism: under-represented groups have had recent wins in the battle against climate change

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World in union? Rugby World Cup begins with target for the game to be net zero by 2040, but sustainability challenges loom.

September 7, 2023

World in union? Rugby World Cup begins with target for the game to be net zero by 2040, but sustainability challenges loom.

Circularity in cities: the case of Zurich

September 6, 2023

Circularity in cities: the case of Zurich

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The 3rd season of SailGP plots a course around the globe and towards a low-carbon future

September 1, 2023

The 3rd season of SailGP plots a course around the globe and towards a low-carbon future

Which music festivals are hitting all the right sustainability notes?

August 30, 2023

Which music festivals are hitting all the right sustainability notes?

With palm oil in 50% of consumer goods, how can we manage its impact on deforestation?

August 25, 2023

With palm oil in 50% of consumer goods, how can we manage its impact on deforestation?

New report exposes fashion brands’ take-back schemes: how can the industry deal with its vast waste problem?

August 23, 2023

New report exposes fashion brands’ take-back schemes: how can the industry deal with its vast waste problem?

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ZCA explainer series: what are green leases?

August 22, 2023

ZCA explainer series: what are green leases?

Energy industry leaders warn that supply chain pressures and green skills shortages could hamper the renewable energy transition

August 18, 2023

Energy industry leaders warn that supply chain pressures and green skills shortages could hamper the renewable energy transition

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Earth Overshoot Day was on August 2nd this year. It would take 0.05 fewer earths to replenish the resources we have used this year compared to last year.

August 16, 2023

Earth Overshoot Day was on August 2nd this year. It would take 0.05 fewer earths to replenish the resources we have used this year compared to last year.

The UN commemorates international youth day by highlighting the role of young people in building an inclusive, sustainable and equitable future

August 15, 2023

The UN commemorates international youth day by highlighting the role of young people in building an inclusive, sustainable and equitable future

Where is the new built environment workforce? Examining the Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce’s new report on the built environment

Where is the new built environment workforce? Examining the Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce’s new report on the built environment

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Plans for hydrogen village trial fail in Whitby- How did we get to this point?

Plans for hydrogen village trial fail in Whitby- How did we get to this point?

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A gap in corporate spending on net zero and how regulation can save the day: examining Fidelity’s 2023 ESG Analyst Survey

A gap in corporate spending on net zero and how regulation can save the day: examining Fidelity’s 2023 ESG Analyst Survey

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ULEZ expansion given the green light

ULEZ expansion given the green light