New inquiry examines how the construction industry can become net zero-ready
The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry that considers the sustainability of the built environment.
A significant amount of construction is expected in...
Bacteria found on common UK trees may act as a sink for air pollution,...
Bacteria found on the leaves of common UK tree species may remove toxic carbon monoxide (CO) from the air, according to researchers from the...
ASOS sets new sustainability and ethics demands for brands in their supply chain
ASOS has announced the company has set up new commitments required for the third party brand partners that manufacture in the UK.
The announcement comes...
Roadmap sets out new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
Certain large businesses will need to set out their green credentials to potential investors under new 'world-leading' reporting rules outlined by the Chancellor.
The new...
New body to be created to support decarbonisation of Welsh industry
A new body is to be created to support Welsh industry decarbonise and create new jobs in the green industries of the future, Economy...
Vodafone commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2040
Vodafone has committed to reducing the company’s total global carbon emissions to ‘net zero’ by 2040 and confirmed that its 2030 carbon reduction targets...
Healthy Bees Plan 2030 takes flight to help protect honey bees in England and...
Defra and the Welsh Government have published the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to protect and improve the health of honey bees in England and Wales.
The...
Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill receives backing from five parties across the UK
Five political parties have officially announced their support for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill (CEE Bill), urging Boris Johnson that immediate action is...
Criminal record reform removes automatic disclosure on employment checks in certain offences
Under new proposals announced on 16 September, the time it takes for certain convictions to become ‘spent’ will be reduced so that they are...
Edgbaston to stage first sustainable international match day
Edgbaston Stadium is set to stage its first sustainable international match day after announcing the sold out Men’s Vitality IT20 against New Zealand on...
