Net zero transition must be fair, says new report
The Government should follow the principles set out by Climate Assembly UK and ensure fairness underpins net zero transition, according to a new Business,...
New Skidmore report calls for policies to help local authorities reach net zero
In the wake of Rishi Sunak's net zero announcements last week, the former Energy Minister who was responsible for signing the UK’s net zero...
Free app allows people to count pollinators in their gardens and green spaces
The public are being encouraged to count bees, butterflies and other pollinators as part of the latest drive to protect and increase these vital...
One in five UK retailers cancelled contracts last year with suppliers who fell foul...
UK retailers have cancelled £7.1bn in contracts across the last 12 months with suppliers that don’t meet stringent ethical and sustainable standards, new research...
UK Government appoints Arup to make COP26 carbon neutral event
The UK Government has selected engineering, design and consultancy firm Arup to help the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) to be delivered in...
Chancellor: UK will be the world’s first net zero financial centre
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out the UK’s plans to become the world’s first net zero aligned financial centre and welcomed “historic” climate commitments...
Welsh Government launches new peatland strategy
The management and renewal of Wales’ peatlands has been outlined in a new programme published by the Welsh Government.
The National Peatlands Action Programme seeks...
Consultation launched on plans to reduce single use plastics in Wales
The Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government for Wales, Hannah Blythyn, has launched a consultation on the Welsh Government’s proposals to ban a...
Derby bids to boost sustainable growth with new manufacture research centre
Derby city leaders have launched a bid for Government funding to establish a new advanced manufacturing research centre in the city, creating 70 jobs...
Wales the only UK nation to uphold its domestic recycling rates during the pandemic,...
Wales – currently ranked third in the world in domestic recycling – was the only nation to uphold its rates during the pandemic, with...
