New ESG disclosure rules provide ‘too much information to investors’, says Investment Forum
The European Sustainable Investment Forum (Eurosif) has voiced their views against new environmental, social and governance (ESG)-reporting rules proposed by the European Commission.
In April,...
SME climate focus falls due to pandemic, survey suggests
SME sustainability plans have been negatively impacted by the need to make further progress on recovery from the pandemic, according to new data from...
New homes in England to produce nearly a third less carbon under new government...
New homes and buildings in England will have to produce 'significantly' less CO2 under new rules announced by the government to help the country...
Scottish Government names six islands to become carbon neutral by 2040
The Carbon Neutral Islands project is a programme for government commitment aimed at supporting islands to become carbon neutral by 2040.
Scotland has over 900...
3.1m children in England going to schools in areas with toxic air, research says
Children in London are four times more likely to go to school in areas with high levels pollution levels that exceed World Health Organization...
Over 84 hectares of new woodland to be created in London
Mayor of London has announced new projects that will improve Londoners’ access to nature.
Two new woodlands spanning over 84 hectares will be created in Havering and Enfield...
Anglian Water wants to create an army of river watchers to report pollution
Anglian Water is calling all nature lovers, environmentalists, anglers, dog walkers, birdwatchers, kayakers and canal-walkers to come together and create a battalion of river...
Study explores if cooking with sound could produce more environmentally-friendly jam and cream
A Loughborough University engineer is exploring a novel solution they hope will use less energy, retain more nutrients, and create longer-life products – and...
CMA publishes new Green Claims Code for businesses
To help businesses understand how to communicate their green credentials while reducing the risk of misleading shoppers, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has...
National body highlights the role of councils in climate action
Councils have a significant role to play in supporting and advancing the UK’s net zero ambitions in partnership with government, industry and communities, according...
