London Mayor announces £90 million towards new green bonds
Earlier this week Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, outlined proposals to secure more than £500 million for investing in climate action by issuing...
Selfridges launches new sustainability goals for 2025
Selfridges has launched a new sustainability initiative, which aims to help customers change the way they shop in three ways: addressing the materials used...
New report examines progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Union
Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has published a new report which provides a statistical overview of progress towards the Sustainable Development...
Plastic carrier bag sales slashed by more than 95% since 5p charge
Plastic carrier bag sales have dropped by more than 95% in England’s main supermarkets since the 5p charge was introduced in 2015, new government...
Implementing carbon offsetting and reduction scheme for international aviation at heart of new consultation
Consultation which sets out the government’s proposed approach to implementing the globally agreed international aviation carbon offsetting scheme, CORSIA, in the UK has been...
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...
Researchers prove that ‘mini-meadows’ can make rich habitats for pollinators
For many people, a lack of space is often the main reason for not creating wildlife friendly habitats in their gardens.
However, researchers at the...
£5 million for social prescribing to tackle the impact of COVID-19
The National Academy for Social Prescribing has been awarded £5 million in funding to support people to stay connected and maintain their health and...
Government not sufficiently grappling skills gap needed for net zero, new report warns
Inconsistent Government policy on green jobs and a knowledge-gap in necessary skills are resulting in missed opportunities, the Environmental Audit Committee has warned.
In their...
Pension Schemes Bill with climate at heart moves to House of Commons
The Pension Schemes Bill, bolstering protections for savers and furthering the government’s progress towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions, has cleared its first hurdle...
