Energy efficiency of buildings, green jobs and heating part of climate change battle in...
The Scottish Government has announced to invest £1.9 billion towards tackling climate change and creating green jobs in the new 2021/22 budget.
Delivery of a...
134,000 trees to be planted through Urban Tree Challenge Fund
More than 50 projects led by community and volunteer groups, councils and individuals have been awarded a share of a £10 million pot to...
Climate risk assessment and resilience strategies are critical for the future of universities, says...
Higher Education Institutions should develop strategies to evaluate and adapt to potential climate risks such as flooding, droughts and heatwaves, according to a recent...
Net zero a part of Scotland’s new Retail Strategy
'Getting the Right Change: A Retail Strategy for Scotland' outlines how the Scottish Government, business leaders and trade unions can work together to grow...
Half of UK councils not confident of meeting self-imposed net zero targets, survey finds
Senior figures in local government doubt their authorities are on track to meet net zero targets, a new survey by E.ON and the Local...
Pension Schemes Bill with climate at heart moves to House of Commons
The Pension Schemes Bill, bolstering protections for savers and furthering the government’s progress towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions, has cleared its first hurdle...
Government departments publish modern slavery statements for the first time
Ministerial government departments have, for the first time ever, voluntarily published their first annual modern slavery statements setting out how they are tackling the...
New framework to support local authorities to meet net zero targets with building renovation
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), together with the World Green Building Council, several European Green Building Councils, Climate Alliance and the Buildings Performance...
Vodafone embeds purpose commitments in its supply chain
Vodafone Group has announced that they will evaluate suppliers on their commitments to diversity, inclusion and the environment when they tender for new work.
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Warrington launches UK’s second-ever local government green bond
Warrington has launched the UK’s second local government green bond as part of its plans to become Britain’s first carbon-neutral town.
Warrington Borough Council is...
