New report estimates mental health benefits of visiting UK woodlands at £185m
Visits to the UK’s woodlands boost mental health and are estimated to save £185 million in treatment costs annually, a 'landmark' report published by...
Iceland aims for net zero by 2042
Iceland has announced that it has reduced its operational carbon footprint by nearly three quarters (74%) since 2011, aiming to be carbon neutral by...
Selfridges launches new sustainability goals for 2025
Selfridges has launched a new sustainability initiative, which aims to help customers change the way they shop in three ways: addressing the materials used...
UK’s largest new city centre green space to be created in Leeds
LEEDS City Council has secured more than £18m from the government’s Getting Building Fund to deliver three regeneration projects that will boost economic growth...
More than 100 sites unveiled for Flexibility tender
UK Power Networks has launched the country's largest-ever tender for flexibility services for 115 sites where renewable energy can boost network capacity and significantly...
Anglian Water launches new sustainable finance framework to cut down company’s carbon footprint
Anglian Water has launched a Sustainable Finance Framework which will underpin the delivery of its capital programme for 2020-2025.
Under this Framework the water company...
Primark launches nationwide clothes recycling programme
Primark has announced the roll-out of its nation-wide recycling programme, inviting customers to donate their pre-loved clothes, textiles, footwear and bags from any brand.
Collection...
Tesla stakeholders urged to vote for human rights reporting and impact of use of...
Tesla stakeholders will be discussing two proposals that host several ESG-related issues at the company's AGM on 22 September.
Firstly, charity Sisters of the Good...
Warrington launches UK’s second-ever local government green bond
Warrington has launched the UK’s second local government green bond as part of its plans to become Britain’s first carbon-neutral town.
Warrington Borough Council is...
Take climate action by watering your street trees, campaign asks
The Arboricultural Association has joined forces with the Woodland Trust and local authority tree officer associations to rally the UK public to water their...
