Businesses urged to sign up to offer green homes improvements
Business Secretary Alok Sharma has urged tradespeople across England to sign up to be able to offer services through the Green Homes Grants scheme,...
Sixth Carbon Budget maps out a net zero map for the UK
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has presented 'a world first' detailed route map for a fully decarbonised nation, along with its sixth Carbon Budget...
Initiative to unlock £200m of low carbon investment launched in Scotland
A new investment programme that is set to help deliver Scotland’s just transition to a net-zero emissions economy has been launched by the Scottish...
Climate Change Agreements reduce 6.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2019 and 2020
The Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme, which offers tax benefits to firms which agree to energy efficiency targets, saw a collective reduction in emissions...
New report examines Net Zero and the future of Green Finance
The Treasury Committee examines net zero and the future of green finance in a new report, published as part of its decarbonisation and green...
Greenwashing investors’ biggest concern around ESG investing, new research suggests
New research from Quilter Investors has found that investors identify greenwashing as their biggest concern when it comes to responsible investing.
Investments not being what...
Commonwealth countries may face 63% hit to GDP due to climate change, says report
A study published by international development charity Christian Aid highlights the devastating economic impact climate change will inflict on Commonwealth countries.
The study, titled The...
Northern Ireland publishes research on transport changes needed to help tackle the climate emergency
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced the publication of four research projects commissioned by her Department as part of its input to the Executive’s...
Lack of focus risks felling Government tree planting plans, says committee
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has recommended more comprehensive annual planting targets, better finance schemes and more accurate mapping if the government...
Half of UK businesses already impacted by climate change, study finds
Half (48%) of all UK businesses have reported being impacted by the effects of climate change, with 52% of those reporting that their ability...
