Greenwashing investors’ biggest concern around ESG investing, new research suggests
New research from Quilter Investors has found that investors identify greenwashing as their biggest concern when it comes to responsible investing.
Investments not being what...
London climate resilience projects receive funding
Six large scale projects have received a combined £3.44 million in Mayor of London grant funding to help improve green spaces across the capital...
New rules set to further protect blanket bogs
Legislation to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats has been brought forward by the government.
The new regulations...
Number of women on FTSE boards rise by 50% in 5 years, says report
Number of women on FTSE 350 boards has risen from 682 to 1026 in five years, according to a final report from the government-backed...
Finance sector can seize opportunity to support female entrepreneurs, says new report
New data suggests that the 100 signatories of the Investing in Women Code are more likely to invest in female-run businesses than other investors,...
Findings of new research could help improve carbon capture technology
Swansea University researchers have reported that they have developed 'a fast, green and one-step' method for producing porous carbon spheres, which are a vital...
£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...
Health professionals call for a climate friendly food system in new paper
The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) calls for healthier food system from personal, policy and public procurement sides in a new climate...
New scheme to help local transport authorities to introduce zero-emission buses
A new multimillion-pound scheme for local transport authorities to roll out zero-emission buses has announced dates for expressions of interest.
Up to £120 million is...
Scotland announces new monitor for measuring economic, social and environmental prosperity
A new monitor will help inform policy decisions to reduce Scotland’s vulnerability to future financial and environmental shocks, helping build 'a more prosperous, resilient,...
