Inquiry considers nature-based ways to protect UK’s biodiversity from climate change
The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry that will consider how best to protect and enhance biodiversity while considering nature-based solutions to...
UK welcomes work to develop global sustainability reporting standards alongside 37 international partners
UK government joins 37 international partners from six continents to welcome the establishment of the IFRS Foundation’s new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) at...
Government policy and targets ‘insufficient’ to stem the tide of UK biodiversity loss, says...
The Environmental Audit Committee urges the Government to conserve and restore UK biodiversity and ecosystems in a new report, amid grave concern that of...
£3m Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure competition launched
Government has launched the first round of £3 million Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure (ZEFI) competition, supporting development of infrastructure required to aid electric and...
ESG factors a priority for customers when choosing a bank, survey says
61% of UK banking customers wish that their bank would do more to create a positive social and environmental impact, according to new research...
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...
Scotland opens consultation on banning single-use plastics
Plans to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items in Scotland, including plastic cutlery and plastic straws, have been published for...
Northern Ireland to extend modern slavery transparency requirements to public sector organisations
Two consultation documents have been launched on measures to eradicate modern slavery from Northern Ireland's supply chains, including imposing transparency requirements on the country's...
China pledges to become carbon neutral by 2060
China, the world's biggest emitter of CO2, has made a historic pledge to become carbon neutral in 2060.
The announcement was made by the Chinese...
Net zero a part of Scotland’s new Retail Strategy
'Getting the Right Change: A Retail Strategy for Scotland' outlines how the Scottish Government, business leaders and trade unions can work together to grow...
