Government unveils two new environmental land management schemes
The Government has unveiled the next stages of its plan to reward farmers and landowners for actions which are set to benefit the environment,...
UK’s largest pension scheme with 9 million members unveils net zero plan
The largest pension scheme in the UK with 9 million members, has announced a new Climate Change policy to decarbonise its investment portfolio.
The policy...
New £10m fund set to drive private investment in nature opens for applications
A new £10 million Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund will provide grants between £10,000 and £100,000 to environmental groups, local authorities, businesses and other organisations...
New venture to boost sustainable food manufacturing in the UK
The Government has agreed to provide £12m in funding to help launch a high-tech food manufacturing campus and adjacent energy plant in Derby.
It will...
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...
Aldi to remove two billion pieces of plastic by 2025
Aldi has announced an ambitious new commitment to reduce the volume of plastic packaging used by 50% by 2025.
The new commitment will see the...
‘Retrofit revolution’ declared for London
The Mayor of London has declared a ‘retrofit revolution’ in the capital, announcing a new package of measures that seek to make buildings more...
New principles announced to promote responsible investment in Scotland’s natural assets
Future private investment in Scotland’s natural capital, such as peatlands and woodlands, will be subject to a set of principles to help ensure it...
Green investment portfolio featuring projects from energy to estates launched by Scottish Government
Investors are being invited to get behind more than £1 billion of low carbon, eco-friendly and recycling investment opportunities in Scotland.
Led by the Scottish...
Transparency needed on corporations purchasing viable farm land for carbon offset schemes to avoid...
Greater transparency and information is needed about the purchase of viable farm land in Wales by corporations using carbon offset schemes, the Welsh Affairs...
