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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The UK’s first local government green bond raises £1 million for West Berkshire council
The UK’s first ever local government green bond, for West Berkshire District council, has closed after reaching its £1 million target five days early.
22%...
New inquiry asks if the UK economy can take greater account of natural capital
The Environmental Audit Committee is calling for views on revising the traditional measure of UK economic prosperity to take greater account of natural capital...
European Commission prepares instrument for ban on forced labour products
The European Commission has presented its Communication on Decent Work Worldwide, which reaffirms European Union's commitment to champion decent work, with a particular focus...
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,...
Consultation approved for Birmingham’s Air Quality Action Plan
An action plan to improve air quality across Birmingham city centre and its surrounding suburbs has been approved to go out to public consultation.
Members...
ESG reporting standard launched for social housing sector
The Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing was unveiled today by the ESG Social Housing Working Group, a collaboration of 18 banks and investors, housing associations,...
New law forces UK businesses to comply with local laws to protect natural areas...
A new law has been introduced in the upcoming Environment Bill which will make it illegal for UK businesses to use key commodities if...
New partnership aims to develop UK engineering industry
In response to the climate change emergency to carry out energy transition and net-zero carbon technologies and business, decision-makers and managers require better practices...
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...
