Science Based Targets initiative to develop first science-based global standard for corporate net-zero targets
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched a process to develop the first science-based global standard for corporate net-zero target setting, to ensure that...
New Centre for Greening Finance and Investment to open in Leeds and London
The new UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment will begin in April 2021, with physical hubs in Leeds and London, Energy Minister Anne-Marie...
Over 100 leaders pledge to end deforestation at COP26
Leaders representing over 85% of the world’s forests will commit to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by 2030 at COP26 today.
According to...
New £10m fund set to drive private investment in nature opens for applications
A new £10 million Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund will provide grants between £10,000 and £100,000 to environmental groups, local authorities, businesses and other organisations...
Queen calls after ‘true statesmanship’ in COP26 speech
Her Majesty the Queen called for 'true statesmanship' from the world leaders in her profound speech delivered via video message during the COP26 Evening...
Warrington council’s green bond reaches £1m target despite pandemic
Warrington Borough Council’s local government green bond has closed after reaching its £1 million target last week.
The Community Municipal Investment, which attracted over 500...
Recycling and waste management sector to invest £10bn to drive net zero by 2040
The UK recycling and waste management sector has committed to delivering a stretching net zero emissions target of 2040.
To go 'further and faster and...
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...
£40m Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications
Grants from £50k to £5 million are now available to help the nation build back greener from the coronavirus pandemic, the government has announced.
The...
£160 million investment for forestry and agriculture to help Scotland’s green recovery
An additional £100 million has been announced in the Programme for Government for Scottish Forestry to increase new planting, alongside £30 million to Forestry...
