‘Planning for the future’ housing whitepaper launched
An overhaul of the country’s outdated planning system that will deliver the high-quality, sustainable homes communities need will be at the heart of the...
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...
Scotland publishes River Basin Management Plans
The ecological condition of Scotland’s water environment are set to be further protected and improved for future generations through 'a comprehensive' new action plan.
The...
LEGO Group to invest up to $400 million towards sustainability efforts
The LEGO Group has announced plans to invest up to $400 million over three years to build on the company's sustainability and social responsibility...
Call for evidence focuses on policies that support market growth for low emissions industrial...
Following the commitments made in the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a call for evidence on...
Scotland launches latest round of peatland restoration funding
Farmers, landowners and land managers across Scotland can now access a £22 million fund to undertake peatland restoration projects.
This is the next stage of...
New study investigates modern slavery during COVID-19 pandemic to develop best practice guidance
Researchers from Keele University are leading a new study to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on human rights issues, to identify best practice for protecting workers...
Green Economy Mark equities have ‘demonstrated greater resilience and recovered faster than rest of...
The number of companies London Stock Exchange (LSE) has awarded its Green Economy Mark has risen by 16% since the launch of the labelling...
Managing resources sustainably is key to cutting UK greenhouse gases, says report
UK could cut CO2e emissions by 100 million tonnes in ten years by using resources more efficiently, according to a new report.
Titled 'Net Zero:...
£160 million investment for forestry and agriculture to help Scotland’s green recovery
An additional £100 million has been announced in the Programme for Government for Scottish Forestry to increase new planting, alongside £30 million to Forestry...
