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Government's £40m green recovery fund launches for nature-focused initiatives
Environmental groups can apply for up to £5m of funding from Green Recovery Challenge Fund, as government seeks 5,000 green jobs boost
Governments underestimating global coal phase-out challenge, energy experts warn
Governments should prepare to pay coal operators to shut down plants and compensate impacted workers and communities, study argues
A United Kingdom? The case for a net zero Just Transition Commission
Dr Max Lacey-Barnacle calls for a more joined-up approach across the UK towards tackling the impacts of deep decarbonisation on work and jobs
Greening the NHS: How sustainability initiatives could save the health service £250m a year
NHS Sustainability Day campaign launches annual impact report as work continues by expert panel commissioned by NHS England to investigate into how and when the health service can meet net zero
Study: Three quarters of UK businesses feel threatened by climate crisis
Yet just one in ten firms listed climate risk assessments as a priority, according to new survey results published today by earth science AI firm
Pledge to Net Zero: How to mobilise an industry behind net zero
Environmental Industries Commission executive director Matthew Farrow and WSP director of sustainability David Symons talk to BusinessGreen about Pledge to Net Zero, the campaign to get the UK's environmental services industry to back science-based emissions...
'A health crisis calling out for innovation': Business for Clean Air initiative launched
Business for Clean Air group debuts today in bid to prevent air pollution levels from soaring as lockdown lifts
LinkedIn: Demand for green jobs tripled in the UK in 2019
London is an epicentre of green activity, boasting the sixth-highest concentration of sustainability professionals in the world, according to the findings.
John Lewis launches sustainable fashion collection with Mother of Pearl
The collaboration bypasses the typical rhythms of the fashion industry to instead launch on Earth Day.
'Fearful for the future': Environmental charities urge government to beef-up £750m aid package
The Wildlife Trusts and Green Alliance among groups warning aid package not enough to protect the struggling sector amid urgent climate and environmental crises
Developing a sustainable workforce: Our people are key to enabling the low carbon future
Ulf Bengtsson, Centrica's group head of talent, resourcing, learning & employee experience, outlines how an empowered workforce can help drive a shift in sustainability
Inside the London Power Tunnels: How the UK energy sector is striving to recruit 400,000 people to power the net zero transition
Some 117,000 new recruits will be needed within the next decade if the UK is to decarbonise power and heat networks in time for 2050
What does the veganism tribunal ruling mean for employers?
Ethical veganism is now considered a protected belief in English law, so how vegan-friendly is your workplace?
Bloomberg to introduce 'Meatless Monday' to cut its catering carbon footprint
Canteens at firm's New York and New Jersey offices will boost number of plant-based meal options, cutting out meat entirely every Monday
Eco-anxiety at work? Why supporting your staff makes human and business sense
Reports of climate grief are rising, but there are many low or no cost things businesses can do to support staff, explains UKCP's Sarah Niblock
In the Green Room with... Levi Strauss & Co's Michael Kobori
Sustainability lead for the jean giant has gone from summer camp counsellor to 'Captain Planet'
BusinessGreen Towards Net Zero Leaders Briefing: Super Early Bird offer extended
Reserve your place now at the latest BusinessGreen Leaders Briefing: Towards Net Zero Buildings and Infrastructure
UN: Rising 'heat stress' among workers to cost global economy $2.4tr a year
Heat stress linked to climate change is set to have a massive impact on global productivity and economic losses, UN warns
In the Green Room with...Pret A Manger's Laura Gutowski
Pret's director of strategy and sustainability talks teleportation, nuclear fusion and carbon taxes for food
Natural Change: Can a week with nature change your life and your career?
An eco-psychology retreat is launching in the Scottish Highlands this year, with the aim of helping stressed out executives 'rekindle their inner fire' - BusinessGreen's Madeleine Cuff went to try it out
In battling the climate crisis, we must also avert a jobs crisis
UK needs urgent rethink of approach to renewables if decarbonisation is to boost jobs and ensure a Just Transition, argues Sue Ferns of Prospect
Should green professionals strike for climate action?
Greta Thunberg has called for a global general strike in September - including adults - to push for urgent climate action - how should green businesses respond?
SDG5: Convincing London's women to join the cleantech sector
Karen Lawrence, commissioner on the London Sustainable Development Commission, reveals what's happening behind the scenes in the capital's tech scene to boost gender diversity
UK green business hub earmarked for Hertfordshire
'Hertfordshire Innovation Quarter' hopes to lure environmental technology, agri-tech, and modern construction companies to new low-carbon 'Enterprise Zone'
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