New law that would protect rainforests and clean up supply chains is under consultation
A 'WORLD-LEADING' new law that would stop larger businesses operating in the UK from using products grown on land that was deforested illegally is...
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...
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...
UK enshrines sixth Carbon Budget target recommendations in law
The UK government has announced to adopt the Committee on Climate Change’s recommended emissions target for the mid-2030s into law, reducing emissions by 78% by...
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...
M&S launches first sustainability-focused innovation challenge
Alongside the innovation and investment firm True, M&S’s Ignite team is looking for ideas and technologies that can encourage more sustainable behaviours amongst its customers,...
Inquiry considers the risks to pension scheme funds posed by climate change
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s approach to ensuring pension schemes consider the risks to funds posed by...
Ministry of Defence publishes roadmap for UK Defence to combat climate change
The Ministry of Defence has published its roadmap to becoming more resilient and sustainable in the face of global climate change.
Following a report by...
Campaign calls on the Government to make social housing a national priority
A national campaign urges the government to prioritise social housing in the coronavirus recovery.
Homes at the Heart campaign, organised by the National Federation of...
Environmental organisations cite lack of public understanding as their biggest challenge in new report
Environmental organisations are struggling to communicate the sheer scale and complexity of the climate crisis to the public and funders, according to a new...
