Science Based Targets initiative starts development process for net-zero finance standard
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) provides new concepts for banks, asset owners, asset managers and other financial institutions to define and set net-zero...
Scottish Government responds to Climate Assembly recommendations
The Scottish Government has set out how it is embracing the findings of Scotland’s Climate Assembly to help shape the country’s approach to net...
New sustainable development guide published for councils
The Local Government Association and the UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development have today launched a guide to help councils engage with the United Nations...
Scotland plans to ban all non-household biodegradable waste from entering landfill by 2025
Plans to ban all non-household biodegradable waste from entering landfill by 2025 have been set out in the Scottish Government’s recent Climate Change Plan...
Highest levels of microplastics found in molluscs, new study says
Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals.
The study, led by researchers at the joint...
Scotland announces new monitor for measuring economic, social and environmental prosperity
A new monitor will help inform policy decisions to reduce Scotland’s vulnerability to future financial and environmental shocks, helping build 'a more prosperous, resilient,...
UK unveils Net Zero Strategy
A long-awaited 'landmark' Net Zero Strategy, which sets out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet the country's...
John Lewis launches furniture rental scheme with hopes to encourage ‘more sustainable choices’
John Lewis Partnership trials a furniture scheme with a circular twist as it partners with world's largest product rental marketplace Fat Llama to launch a...
MPs call on the Government to introduce mandate for ethnicity pay gap reporting
Reporting the ethnicity pay gap should be mandatory, and is the first step to addressing pay disparities between employees from different ethnic backgrounds, say...
Emissions Trading System led the way in lowering EU greenhouse gas levels in 2019
Greenhouse gas emissions in the 27 European Union member countries decreased by 3.7 % year-on-year, while GDP grew by 1.5%. The emissions have now been...
