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BloombergNEF: Energy emissions have peaked, but world remains on track for 3.3C temperature rise
Achieving 'well under' 2C degree by mid-century is possible, analysts claim, but it will require up to $130tr of investment in clean energy and green hydrogen
'Landmark moment': UK's £55m nuclear fusion energy test site produces first plasma
Successful test in Oxfordshire hailed as a major milestone in UK's quest to produce clean energy from nuclear fusion by 2040, government said
Carbon tracking firm Emitwise bags $3.4m from Silicon Valley investors
UK firm secures investor backing to develop technology that uses real-time data and machine learning to automate the carbon accounting process for companies
Primark eyes net zero value chain by 2050 as retailer signs UN Fashion Charter
Company has committed to slashing the emissions generated by its supply chain by 30 per cent by 2030 as it joins Adidas, Nike, Mango, and Chanel in supporting UN's sustainable fashion pledge
'Significant momentum': Support for climate risk reporting surges, but action remains thin
Asset managers continue to provide an incomplete picture to investors about the risk posed to their investments by climate change, TCFD report warns
Intrepid Travel touts flight-free trips in science-based climate plan
Tour operator becomes first in the world to have its climate goals verified by the Science Based Targets initiative
Global offshore wind project pipeline surges in 2020 despite Covid-19
RenewableUK claims global project pipeline is up almost 50 per cent since January as UK retains position as world's largest market for the technology
'Solid progress': Unilever claims it is on track to halve its virgin plastic waste by 2025
Materials innovation, tests of refillable and reusable products and a 'significant increase' in the proportion of recycled plastic have steered firm closer to 2025 plastic goals, it said
Protium and CambridgeHOK eye green hydrogen opportunities in UK horticulture
Firms to collaborate on harnessing green hydrogen to help decarbonise horticultural projects such as vertical farming
BP, Eni, Equinor, Shell and Total lodge bid for North Sea CO2 storage pipeline
Four oil and gas majors form alliance with National Grid in bid for government funding for project to transport and store industrial CO2 under the seabed
World Business Council for Sustainable Development entrenches net zero into membership rules
The 200 firms in the group's membership - including Shell, Chevron, BASF, Volkswagen, BP, PepsiCo - must comply with rules requiring science-aligned net zero goal for no later than 2050
Study: Health threat from workplace air pollution 'underplayed' in UK
Indoor air pollution risks exacerbating prior health issues of up to 440,000 manufacturing and logistics workers in the UK, Global Action Plan warns
Study: Forestry finance market could soar to $800bn as net zero goals multiply
But supply chain deforestation threatens to undermine vast market potential for nature-based climate solutions, PRI warns
Investors urge major US polluters to clean up lobbying activities
Climate Action 100+ investors write to 47 major US companies calling on them to ensure advocacy work aligns with the climate goals of the Paris Agreement
Microsoft to purchase cleaner jet fuel to offset employee travel on Alaska Airlines
Microsoft plans to curb the emissions generated by employees flying from California to Washington by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel credits from fuel company SkyNRG
WSP to halve carbon footprint of engineering designs and advice by 2030
Pledge hailed as first for consultancy sector will see firm invest in skills, R&D and innovation to drive greener designs and advisory services, it said
'Cosmetic changes': Green groups slam global deal on shipping emissions
Environmental groups warn draft plan approved by International Maritime Organisation (IMO) could see shipping emissions rise over next decade
MEPs vote for vegan burgers and veggie sausages to keep their name
Veggie burgers are safe, but campaigners warn debate has distracted from broader Common Agricultural Policy proposals set to be voted on this afternoon that they say will seriously hurt European small farmers and natural habitats
Reports: Airport group Aena agrees to annual shareholder vote on climate
Firm managing 69 airports including London Luton unleashes climate plan as it bows to pressure from UK hedge fund manager Sir Christopher Hohn
P&G scrubs up green credentials with refillable shampoo bottles
Beauty arm of US consumer goods giant estimates that new refillable product line will eliminate need for roughly 300 million virgin plastic shampoo bottles
Study: Swapping tenth of meat intake for veg could free up land size of Germany
PwC analysis warns global meat consumption is higher than ever and that continued growth carries major implications for water, climate, and land use
'Hidden emitter': Air pollution from domestic gas boilers expected to soar this winter as people work from home
New analysis from ECIU warns of a 12 per cent increase in toxic nitrogen oxide emissions across the UK this winter if lockdown persists
ClientEarth lays down rules for corporate net zero pledges
New 'Principles for Paris-alignment' published as corporates face growing criticism over toothless climate pledges
Could a 2025 sustainable aviation fuel mandate help prepare green air travel for take-off?
Industry-backed report calls on EU and UK to introduce a mandate for sustainable aviation fuel from 2025 that ratchets up over time in order to spur demand for greener fuels
Lime hopes to speed towards net zero with new science-based 2030 goal
Company unveils raft of new sustainability commitments as it announces plan to collaborate on low carbon transport and air pollution advocacy and awareness programmes with WWF
Magic carpet? Interface debuts world's 'first' carbon negative carpet tile
US flooring company claims there is less CO2 in in the atmosphere after its new collection of tiles are made than prior to their creation
Driving the green recovery: The catalytic potential of fleet electrification pledges
From Amazon, to Uber and Walmart, major companies have pledged to transition their fleets away from fossil fuels, and the result could be transformative for the automotive sector
'The world is moving on': Coca-Cola's Therese Noorlander on plastic, packaging, and youth activism
Coca-Cola's sustainability director for Europe Therese Noordlander talks to BusinessGreen about the drinks giant's mission to drive down emissions and ramp up its recycling efforts
Study: Air pollution costs average London resident €1,294 a year
Health costs incurred as a result of air pollution are collectively higher in London than any other city in Europe, according to study that quantifies how much money European city dwellers spend due to particulate matter, NO2, and ozone
Solar boost as Ecotricity inks 15-year green power purchase deal
Offtake agreement will see green energy provider purchase renewable obligation certificates from solar projects backed by asset manager Armstrong Capital
Hydrogen vehicle start-up Riversimple revs up £150m funding round
Funding will support construction of two plants in Wales where two-seater hydrogen fuel cell 'eco-coupe' and lightweight commercial delivery van are set to be produced
Uber to target £5m EV charge point investment in poorer parts of London
While the most affluent London boroughs have more electric vehicle charge points, most Uber drivers live in less affluent boroughs, the ride-hailing giant said
Conservative MPs urge government to submit 'much more ambitious' 2030 climate plan
More than 40 backbenchers and Lords call for new climate plan in line with CCC's recommendations backed by strong diplomatic resources to ensure successful COP26
'Decentralise, digitalise, and decarbonise': Engie UK debuts low carbon housing retrofit solution
Firm says it has a "duty" to develop solutions that can reduce carbon footprint of UK's housing stock, warning that existing housing supply poses "considerable threat" to UK's net zero plans
Refills, recycling and plastic-free fruit and veg: Asda debuts 'sustainability store'
Trial store in Leeds is set to feature more than 50 fresh produce lines sold in a loose or unwrapped format to cut down on packaging and plastic waste
Align digital technologies and green policy to deliver net zero, government urged
Although crucial to net zero, uptake of digital technologies is being hamstrung by policy shortfalls, underinvestment, and skills shortages, Green Alliance warns
Could wind power's economic benefits have been underestimated?
New socio-economic research from Oxford Brookes focused on an Aberdeen offshore wind farm suggests developer underestimated the value the project would have for local and Scotland-wide economies
'The UK desperately needs more trees': Woodland Trust aims to plant 50 million by 2025
Charity also piloting £1m 'emergency tree fund' to help councils increase woodland cover, arguing more trees are crucial to UK's 2050 net zero target
Government warns councils to consider motorists when designing cycling schemes
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps accused of backtracking on support for cycling and walking in letter to councils emphasising government's support for motorists
Study: Green recovery plans can unlock millions more jobs than 'return-to-normal' stimulus
Analysis published by We Mean Business coalition recommends policymakers reject traditional stimulus programmes that focus on VAT reductions and boosting household spending in favour of targeted support for green technologies and solutions
Green jobs: LSE researchers make case for labour-intensive low carbon recovery
UK should take immediate steps to boost green innovation and production capabilities in anticipation of growing demand for more environmentally responsible technologies, academics advise
Government commits to publish Net Zero Strategy ahead of COP26
Plans for 'comprehensive' policy document that sets out pathway to net zero emission economy confirmed in government's formal response to CCC's latest progress report
Shipping: Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition ahead of crucial global meeting
IMO talks are once again courting controversy, with green groups warning that current proposals setting out how the sector can deliver its 2030 decarbonisation target fall far short of global climate goals
Morrison's, John Lewis, and M&S take stand against glitter litter ahead of festive season
Supermarkets announce plans to remove glitter from product lines and boost recyclability of festive products, as major study emerges highlighting glitter's detrimental impact on ecosystems
Electrolux revs up vacuum cleaner made from recycled electronic products
Vacuum cleaner made from plastic previously found in old vacuum cleaners, computers, and hairdryers forms latest part of tech giant's ongoing mission to introduce more recycled materials into its product line
'Flexible work is here to stay': O2 and Carbon Trust launch green savings calculator to inform flexible working policies
Beta version of tool that calculates a firm's potential to save money and carbon through different flexible working scenarios is being tested by a number of companies
Report: UK Export Finance could create 42,000 jobs if it dumps fossil fuels for clean energy
Government export finance agency's ongoing support of oil and gas projects overseas is harming the environment, tarnishing the UK’s reputation as a climate leader, and limiting its potential to create jobs, according to a new analysis published today...
Investors pounce on sterling market's maiden sustainability-linked bond
$500m sustainability-linked bond released by Enel sees nearly $3bn of orders, as PepsiCo reveals how it is to spend proceeds of $1bn green bond issued last year