134,000 trees to be planted through Urban Tree Challenge Fund
More than 50 projects led by community and volunteer groups, councils and individuals have been awarded a share of a £10 million pot to...
G7 backs making climate risk disclosure mandatory
Group of 7 (G7) finance ministers and central bank governors have voiced their support for mandatory climate-related financial disclosures based on the Task Force...
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...
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...
CMA asks for views to inform sustainability advice to government
In July, Kwasi Kwarteng, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) asked the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to provide...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme to launch in August 2023
The UK’s first deposit return scheme will go live across Scotland on 16 August 2023, the Scottish Government has announced.
This follows an independent review,...
Air pollution anxiety keeps Brits up at night, research says
Consumer anxiety around air pollution is on the rise across the UK, with more people concerned about air quality than ever before. New analysis...
Wales announces rule to make manufacturers responsible for waste created by their products
Wales has joined forces with other UK nations to introduce new ‘polluter pays’ rules to make businesses which place packaged goods onto the market...
Local leaders are best-placed to tackle climate change but have ‘too little powers and...
People across the UK want to see more support for local authorities to deal with the threat of climate change and more support for...
More than half of UK pension funds investing in people and planet, survey finds
A survey of UK pension funds, representing total assets under management of c£150bn, reveals that just over 50% hold some form of impact investment...
