BusinessGreen www.businessgreen.com 'Energy pragmatism' and the world according to Larry Fink <img alt="&#39;Energy pragmatism&#39; and the world according to Larry Fink" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b8f0c5a/70c0cf39-a385-4c29-89c6-a11ebe6943fe/7/FINK-Larry-BlackRock-2018-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In his annual letter to investors, BlackRock CEO argues decarbonisation and energy security pressures mean the clean energy transition remains the top investment trend for 2024 <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b8f0c5a/70c0cf39-a385-4c29-89c6-a11ebe6943fe/7/FINK-Larry-BlackRock-2018-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4190336/energy-pragmatism-world-larry-fink https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4190336/energy-pragmatism-world-larry-fink https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4190336/energy-pragmatism-world-larry-fink Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:16:59 +0000 'Strategic threat': Why apparel firms are being warned to wake up to water risks <img alt="&#39;Strategic threat&#39;: Why apparel firms are being warned to wake up to water risks" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d1d4abb/89d37fa9-523a-4327-a5af-fd77970baf4c/11/iStock-1487451416-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Analysis from Planet Tracker finds changing water availability poses significant risk to sales and margins of apparel brands and retailers <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/d1d4abb/89d37fa9-523a-4327-a5af-fd77970baf4c/11/iStock-1487451416-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4189782/strategic-threat-apparel-firms-warned-wake-water-risks https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4189782/strategic-threat-apparel-firms-warned-wake-water-risks https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4189782/strategic-threat-apparel-firms-warned-wake-water-risks Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:30:07 +0000 CDP: At least $77bn under threat from supply chain water risk <img alt="CDP: At least $77bn under threat from supply chain water risk" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/a5521ba/b77ab63d-8f9b-4c61-9c8c-3ecaf34b0cc7/4/Water-crisis-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Study finds half of large corporate buyers not addressing water-related supply chain risks, despite potential for huge financial impacts <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/a5521ba/b77ab63d-8f9b-4c61-9c8c-3ecaf34b0cc7/4/Water-crisis-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4188897/cdp-usd77bn-threat-supply-chain-water-risk https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4188897/cdp-usd77bn-threat-supply-chain-water-risk https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4188897/cdp-usd77bn-threat-supply-chain-water-risk Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:01:38 +0000 Global Briefing: WMO issues 'red alert' over wave of climate records <img alt="Global Briefing: WMO issues &#39;red alert&#39; over wave of climate records" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1e6ec43/00719d8d-4c16-44c2-aed6-b59a485af9e7/5/San-Francisco-Traffic-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> NATO issues climate security warning, White House moves to boost electric vehicle demand, and governments back new nuclear development <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1e6ec43/00719d8d-4c16-44c2-aed6-b59a485af9e7/5/San-Francisco-Traffic-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4186476/global-briefing-wmo-issues-red-alert-wave-climate-records https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4186476/global-briefing-wmo-issues-red-alert-wave-climate-records https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4186476/global-briefing-wmo-issues-red-alert-wave-climate-records Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:10:08 +0000 Study: Improving clean water access could slash carbon emissions by 1.6 billion tonnes <img alt="Study: Improving clean water access could slash carbon emissions by 1.6 billion tonnes" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/22f33ed/2bb0ba4a-0f35-40d1-90fe-85c8a8462bd9/5/iStock-1283959509-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> EXCLUSIVE: Study argues bundling water and climate benefits together in carbon credit projects could unlock much-needed funding for water resilience projects worldwide <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/22f33ed/2bb0ba4a-0f35-40d1-90fe-85c8a8462bd9/5/iStock-1283959509-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4188249/study-improving-clean-water-access-slash-carbon-emissions-billion-tonnes https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4188249/study-improving-clean-water-access-slash-carbon-emissions-billion-tonnes https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4188249/study-improving-clean-water-access-slash-carbon-emissions-billion-tonnes Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:01:31 +0000 'Restricted market access': How EU green rules could hit £193bn of UK exports <img alt="&#39;Restricted market access&#39;: How EU green rules could hit £193bn of UK exports" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/a6e3b1b/8bb63cdd-4325-4296-ab3b-b42c55c3ea00/4/Shipping-containers-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> EXCLUSIVE: New analysis shows how wave of EU sustainability rules will leave UK exporters facing significant compliance requirements <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/a6e3b1b/8bb63cdd-4325-4296-ab3b-b42c55c3ea00/4/Shipping-containers-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4187244/restricted-market-access-eu-green-rules-hit-gbp193bn-uk-exports https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4187244/restricted-market-access-eu-green-rules-hit-gbp193bn-uk-exports https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4187244/restricted-market-access-eu-green-rules-hit-gbp193bn-uk-exports Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:24:43 +0000 Eggstreme weather: Climate change is pushing up Easter egg prices, study warns <img alt="Eggstreme weather: Climate change is pushing up Easter egg prices, study warns" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/4c4fe3f/6876639c-275c-4bbd-8118-c7fa61faab35/12/iStock-1303712646-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) warns temperature rises, increased rainfall, and El Niño are hitting the world's largest exporters of cocoa beans <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/4c4fe3f/6876639c-275c-4bbd-8118-c7fa61faab35/12/iStock-1303712646-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4187682/eggstreme-weather-climate-change-pushing-easter-egg-prices-study-warns https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4187682/eggstreme-weather-climate-change-pushing-easter-egg-prices-study-warns https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4187682/eggstreme-weather-climate-change-pushing-easter-egg-prices-study-warns Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:00:13 +0000 We can't let spreadsheets stop the world's nature trailblazers <img alt="We can&#39;t let spreadsheets stop the world&#39;s nature trailblazers" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/fed4c07/df5af97a-0141-42af-be30-cbe6eaff569e/6/Robert-Spencer-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The early adopters of nature reporting are charting new territory and should embrace the data challenges that brings, writes AECOM’s Robert Spencer <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/fed4c07/df5af97a-0141-42af-be30-cbe6eaff569e/6/Robert-Spencer-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4187086/dont-spreadsheets-thwart-industrys-nature-trailblazers https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4187086/dont-spreadsheets-thwart-industrys-nature-trailblazers https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4187086/dont-spreadsheets-thwart-industrys-nature-trailblazers Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:58:45 +0000 Economists urge Bank of England to 'step up, not back' on climate change <img alt="Economists urge Bank of England to &#39;step up, not back&#39; on climate change" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/64bfe7e/d0965cbe-ddf6-4681-884d-72749ee4f2cd/11/bank-of-england-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Letter to Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey calls for Bank to push forward with urgent work to tackle escalating climate risks <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/64bfe7e/d0965cbe-ddf6-4681-884d-72749ee4f2cd/11/bank-of-england-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4186149/economists-urge-bank-england-step-climate-change https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4186149/economists-urge-bank-england-step-climate-change https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4186149/economists-urge-bank-england-step-climate-change Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:01:05 +0000 Climate 'ruin' should be considered by pension policymakers, IFoA says <img alt="Climate &#39;ruin&#39; should be considered by pension policymakers, IFoA says" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/2e0d199/6b850b27-9c46-419b-b2c4-080b206ea693/8/iStock-1124563104-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Report calls for 'Planetary Solvency' framework which views nature as an asset <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/2e0d199/6b850b27-9c46-419b-b2c4-080b206ea693/8/iStock-1124563104-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185891/climate-ruin-considered-pension-policymakers-ifoa https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185891/climate-ruin-considered-pension-policymakers-ifoa https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185891/climate-ruin-considered-pension-policymakers-ifoa Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:16:27 +0000 Over half of FTSE 100 companies now engaged in tree-planting initiatives <img alt="Over half of FTSE 100 companies now engaged in tree-planting initiatives " src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/e69764c/190e2b3d-f221-4dc3-b3be-264f66cd1214/3/woodland-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Research from insurance company Chaucer shows increase in companies planting trees in support of net zero targets <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/e69764c/190e2b3d-f221-4dc3-b3be-264f66cd1214/3/woodland-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185638/half-ftse-100-companies-engaged-tree-planting-initiatives https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185638/half-ftse-100-companies-engaged-tree-planting-initiatives https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185638/half-ftse-100-companies-engaged-tree-planting-initiatives Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:01:06 +0000 Study: Government must treat climate change adaptation as a 'critical value for money issue' <img alt="Study: Government must treat climate change adaptation as a &#39;critical value for money issue&#39;" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f0760b7/55e7bfbd-b265-49c3-833d-1084d940c881/9/iStock-465476713-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Think tank argues that repositioning climate adaptation within Whitehall could elevate it from 'Cinderella' status to key concern <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f0760b7/55e7bfbd-b265-49c3-833d-1084d940c881/9/iStock-465476713-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185379/study-government-treat-climate-change-adaptation-critical-value-money-issue https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185379/study-government-treat-climate-change-adaptation-critical-value-money-issue https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185379/study-government-treat-climate-change-adaptation-critical-value-money-issue Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:26:17 +0000 'Commitment removed': Have over 200 businesses really dropped their net zero pledges? <img alt="&#39;Commitment removed&#39;: Have over 200 businesses really dropped their net zero pledges?" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f4bd922/263d8485-7e0b-49ad-8a7e-adab3b12f793/16/iStock-1293039181-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Science Based Targets initiative recently removed more than 200 companies' short-term or net zero climate commitments from its list - but where does that leave affected firms? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f4bd922/263d8485-7e0b-49ad-8a7e-adab3b12f793/16/iStock-1293039181-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185327/commitment-removed-200-businesses-dropped-net-zero-pledges https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185327/commitment-removed-200-businesses-dropped-net-zero-pledges https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185327/commitment-removed-200-businesses-dropped-net-zero-pledges Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:43:46 +0000 Study: Number of nature-related climate policies doubles inside 12 months <img alt="Study: Number of nature-related climate policies doubles inside 12 months" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b9a81e6/2aaa0277-0894-4213-b037-caf033e9f089/6/Deforestation-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Report reveals how governments are delivering a wave of nature and land-based climate policies, presenting huge risks and opportunities for businesses and investors <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b9a81e6/2aaa0277-0894-4213-b037-caf033e9f089/6/Deforestation-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185174/study-nature-related-climate-policies-doubles-inside-months https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185174/study-nature-related-climate-policies-doubles-inside-months https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4185174/study-nature-related-climate-policies-doubles-inside-months Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:01:50 +0000 CCC warns UK's approach to climate adaptation 'is not working' <img alt="CCC warns UK&#39;s approach to climate adaptation &#39;is not working&#39;" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b33842e/8ea2e5ea-fa46-4c8c-8dd8-6fcc9f3b64c1/15/iStock-1206507629-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Climate Change Committee claims evidence of the UK’s inadequate response to worsening climate impacts continues to mount <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b33842e/8ea2e5ea-fa46-4c8c-8dd8-6fcc9f3b64c1/15/iStock-1206507629-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4184630/ccc-warns-uks-approach-climate-adaptation https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4184630/ccc-warns-uks-approach-climate-adaptation https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4184630/ccc-warns-uks-approach-climate-adaptation Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:01:01 +0000 'Great promise of AI technology could result in far greater catastrophe', green groups warn <img alt="&#39;Great promise of AI technology could result in far greater catastrophe&#39;, green groups warn" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b5a07b3/23fe03d9-4b0a-45fe-84f7-48ead491fe38/5/iStock-1475998284-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Coalition of green groups calls for greater focus on safety, transparency, and accountability in AI rollout amid fears technology could increase energy use and fuel climate misinformation <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b5a07b3/23fe03d9-4b0a-45fe-84f7-48ead491fe38/5/iStock-1475998284-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4183534/great-promise-ai-technology-result-catastrophe-green-warn https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4183534/great-promise-ai-technology-result-catastrophe-green-warn https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4183534/great-promise-ai-technology-result-catastrophe-green-warn Fri, 8 Mar 2024 10:37:00 +0000 How the median target year for businesses to achieve climate goals slipped by a decade <img alt="How the median target year for businesses to achieve climate goals slipped by a decade" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/5a6309f/3ebafa66-059c-4877-bc7d-444b42a6b047/12/iStock-1457288094-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> New analysis from EY urges boards to urgently tackle 'cooling' of corporate commitments to deliver on sustainability targets <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/5a6309f/3ebafa66-059c-4877-bc7d-444b42a6b047/12/iStock-1457288094-1-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4181334/median-target-businesses-achieve-climate-goals-slipped-decade https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4181334/median-target-businesses-achieve-climate-goals-slipped-decade https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4181334/median-target-businesses-achieve-climate-goals-slipped-decade Tue, 5 Mar 2024 10:29:38 +0000 Do we really need optimism to tackle the climate crisis? <img alt="Do we really need optimism to tackle the climate crisis? " src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1c6739d/c9bd099a-5ed8-4928-ba63-b877e677abbe/1/Roger-pic-casual-2-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Roger Harrabin reflects on a wave of books that argue we can save the planet if we really try, and asks if the narrative around climate action risks becoming too panglossian <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1c6739d/c9bd099a-5ed8-4928-ba63-b877e677abbe/1/Roger-pic-casual-2-185x114.jpeg https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4181308/optimism-tackle-climate-crisis https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4181308/optimism-tackle-climate-crisis https://www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4181308/optimism-tackle-climate-crisis Tue, 5 Mar 2024 09:42:13 +0000 Unilever publishes review of key trade associations' climate-related lobbying <img alt="Unilever publishes review of key trade associations&#39; climate-related lobbying" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/444fa68/2038187d-4ede-47ee-bec8-9bb20dacad16/10/unilever-building-2017-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Consumer goods giant concludes eight out of the 27 trade groups it works with are 'misaligned' with its corporate climate policies <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/444fa68/2038187d-4ede-47ee-bec8-9bb20dacad16/10/unilever-building-2017-2-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4181186/unilever-publishes-review-key-trade-associations-climate-related-lobbying https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4181186/unilever-publishes-review-key-trade-associations-climate-related-lobbying https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4181186/unilever-publishes-review-key-trade-associations-climate-related-lobbying Tue, 5 Mar 2024 00:01:09 +0000 Greenshifting, greenlighting, and greencrowding: Navigating the greenwash crackdown <img alt="Greenshifting, greenlighting, and greencrowding: Navigating the greenwash crackdown" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/4fd61c4/cade89f3-aee1-4757-8e2a-810c71a69aa5/12/iStock-1341420034-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> New report warns of legal, financial, and reputational risks posed to businesses by fast-evolving greenwash regulation in the UK and EU <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/4fd61c4/cade89f3-aee1-4757-8e2a-810c71a69aa5/12/iStock-1341420034-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4180895/greenshifting-greenlighting-greencrowding-navigating-greenwash-crackdown https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4180895/greenshifting-greenlighting-greencrowding-navigating-greenwash-crackdown https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4180895/greenshifting-greenlighting-greencrowding-navigating-greenwash-crackdown Mon, 4 Mar 2024 11:26:48 +0000 Carbon Tracker: Oil majors continue to reward execs for driving fossil fuel production growth <img alt="Carbon Tracker: Oil majors continue to reward execs for driving fossil fuel production growth" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/01f798f/76c6180d-97cf-4ec6-9790-0252a190026a/15/oil-iw-stock-009-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Fossil fuel giants' executive renumeration packages are betting against the clean energy transition, financial think tank warns <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/01f798f/76c6180d-97cf-4ec6-9790-0252a190026a/15/oil-iw-stock-009-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179697/carbon-tracker-oil-majors-continue-reward-execs-driving-fossil-fuel-production-growth https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179697/carbon-tracker-oil-majors-continue-reward-execs-driving-fossil-fuel-production-growth https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179697/carbon-tracker-oil-majors-continue-reward-execs-driving-fossil-fuel-production-growth Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:37:11 +0000 'Hidden subsidy': Bank of England urged to stop accepting fossil fuel assets as collateral for public loans <img alt="&#39;Hidden subsidy&#39;: Bank of England urged to stop accepting fossil fuel assets as collateral for public loans" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/41662dc/7855b2bc-4411-4585-8b50-af1b7501672b/6/iStock-626932588-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Inclusion of fossil fuel assets in central bank's collateral framework is boosting value of coal, oil, and gas holdings, campaigners warn <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/41662dc/7855b2bc-4411-4585-8b50-af1b7501672b/6/iStock-626932588-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179463/hidden-subsidy-bank-england-urged-stop-accepting-fossil-fuel-assets-collateral-public-loans https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179463/hidden-subsidy-bank-england-urged-stop-accepting-fossil-fuel-assets-collateral-public-loans https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179463/hidden-subsidy-bank-england-urged-stop-accepting-fossil-fuel-assets-collateral-public-loans Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:41:14 +0000 Study: UK 'not yet prepared' for repeat of 2022 heatwaves <img alt="Study: UK &#39;not yet prepared&#39; for repeat of 2022 heatwaves" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/c0b6253/56461dc5-ffd9-4a9b-850b-85b9a5644283/17/iStock-1464482840-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> New analysis urges government to develop a heat risk strategy that could save lives and futureproof the economy from extreme weather shocks <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/c0b6253/56461dc5-ffd9-4a9b-850b-85b9a5644283/17/iStock-1464482840-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179225/study-uk-prepared-repeat-2022-heatwaves https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179225/study-uk-prepared-repeat-2022-heatwaves https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179225/study-uk-prepared-repeat-2022-heatwaves Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:01:43 +0000 Survey: Two-thirds of UK firms worry ESG goals could trigger litigation risks <img alt="Survey: Two-thirds of UK firms worry ESG goals could trigger litigation risks" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/418e250/8cd6d91d-5b76-46cd-bb8c-8f34738a8f48/3/iStock-487706020-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Poll of 600 senior UK business figures reveals growing concern about risk of legal action and shareholder pressure with regards to environmental and climate targets <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/418e250/8cd6d91d-5b76-46cd-bb8c-8f34738a8f48/3/iStock-487706020-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179665/survey-thirds-uk-firms-worry-esg-goals-trigger-litigation-risks https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179665/survey-thirds-uk-firms-worry-esg-goals-trigger-litigation-risks https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4179665/survey-thirds-uk-firms-worry-esg-goals-trigger-litigation-risks Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:01:42 +0000 New £30m fund aims to harness nature to boost Norfolk water security <img alt="New £30m fund aims to harness nature to boost Norfolk water security " src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b503fa8/325a5770-445f-473e-b248-35e234c75554/4/Norfolk-Broads-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> County Council, Anglian Water, and campaign groups team go unveil plans for investment in nature-based water projects, as new report reveals dire state of UK rivers <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/b503fa8/325a5770-445f-473e-b248-35e234c75554/4/Norfolk-Broads-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4178968/gbp30m-fund-aims-harness-nature-boost-norfolk-water-security https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4178968/gbp30m-fund-aims-harness-nature-boost-norfolk-water-security https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4178968/gbp30m-fund-aims-harness-nature-boost-norfolk-water-security Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:08:21 +0000 PwC: One in four UK CEOs anticipate adapting business to climate impacts in next three years <img alt="PwC: One in four UK CEOs anticipate adapting business to climate impacts in next three years" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1608ef7/5f9d1dab-e08a-413e-b2e5-e665e5fefb81/6/iStock-466250025-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Consultancy giant publishes climate-related insights from its annual survey of top CEOs <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1608ef7/5f9d1dab-e08a-413e-b2e5-e665e5fefb81/6/iStock-466250025-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4178787/pwc-uk-ceos-anticipate-adapting-business-climate-impacts https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4178787/pwc-uk-ceos-anticipate-adapting-business-climate-impacts https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4178787/pwc-uk-ceos-anticipate-adapting-business-climate-impacts Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:01:29 +0000 Planet Tracker: Advertisers working with fossil fuel clients hold significant investment risk <img alt="Planet Tracker: Advertisers working with fossil fuel clients hold significant investment risk" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/029ae06/a6ea581c-8ff1-4d4f-ae10-3c4fe1e42934/5/iStock-943510428-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> To mitigate financial risk, investors should request advertising companies disclose the emissions impact of their work with polluting clients, think tank argues <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/029ae06/a6ea581c-8ff1-4d4f-ae10-3c4fe1e42934/5/iStock-943510428-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4178181/planet-tracker-advertisers-fossil-fuel-clients-hold-significant-investment-risk https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4178181/planet-tracker-advertisers-fossil-fuel-clients-hold-significant-investment-risk https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4178181/planet-tracker-advertisers-fossil-fuel-clients-hold-significant-investment-risk Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:01:16 +0000 'Biggest-ever investment': 40 natural flood management projects to receive £25m in funding <img alt="&#39;Biggest-ever investment&#39;: 40 natural flood management projects to receive £25m in funding" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f1f5d38/27d7ce93-6dd9-4016-94cd-b89845492207/9/iStock-1188094114-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Schemes using nature to boost England's flood resilience are to receive fresh government funding over the next three years <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f1f5d38/27d7ce93-6dd9-4016-94cd-b89845492207/9/iStock-1188094114-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177792/biggest-investment-natural-flood-management-projects-receive-gbp25m-funding https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177792/biggest-investment-natural-flood-management-projects-receive-gbp25m-funding https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177792/biggest-investment-natural-flood-management-projects-receive-gbp25m-funding Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:01:54 +0000 Study: World's biggest polluters failing to disclose robust climate risk data <img alt="Study: World&#39;s biggest polluters failing to disclose robust climate risk data" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/3b2e6e0/ed2fff0d-e187-4567-9c43-3b1c6906aa00/3/iStock-537241730-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Carbon Tracker claims vast majority 140 companies targeted by Climate Action 100+ investor group are failing to provide adequate data on risks they face from climate change and the net zero transition <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/3b2e6e0/ed2fff0d-e187-4567-9c43-3b1c6906aa00/3/iStock-537241730-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177284/study-worlds-biggest-polluters-failing-disclose-robust-climate-risk https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177284/study-worlds-biggest-polluters-failing-disclose-robust-climate-risk https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4177284/study-worlds-biggest-polluters-failing-disclose-robust-climate-risk Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:43:26 +0000 Study: Top oil and gas majors rake in $281bn in profits since Russia invaded Ukraine <img alt="Study: Top oil and gas majors rake in $281bn in profits since Russia invaded Ukraine" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/c835a9a/d91469c7-1c2d-44d8-96e0-5aa92b3d9026/5/iStock-1365123824-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Research lays bare huge scale of profits achieved by just five leading oil and gas majors as a result of the global energy crunch <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/c835a9a/d91469c7-1c2d-44d8-96e0-5aa92b3d9026/5/iStock-1365123824-1-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4175347/study-oil-gas-majors-rake-usd281bn-profits-russia-invaded-ukraine https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4175347/study-oil-gas-majors-rake-usd281bn-profits-russia-invaded-ukraine https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4175347/study-oil-gas-majors-rake-usd281bn-profits-russia-invaded-ukraine Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:53 +0000 Valentine's Day: Climate change threatens rose production, analyst warns <img alt="Valentine&#39;s Day: Climate change threatens rose production, analyst warns" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/4010745/8a43ff9e-821d-43f6-a224-1fee6f8dcaa7/17/iStock-883030996-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> S&P Global raises alarm over how the world's top rose-producing countries are exposed to worsening extreme heat and droughts <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/4010745/8a43ff9e-821d-43f6-a224-1fee6f8dcaa7/17/iStock-883030996-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4173714/valentines-day-climate-change-threatens-rose-production-analyst-warns https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4173714/valentines-day-climate-change-threatens-rose-production-analyst-warns https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4173714/valentines-day-climate-change-threatens-rose-production-analyst-warns Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:01:14 +0000 'Misaligned': How blue chips are failing to cut ties with trade bodies guilty of undermining climate goals <img alt="&#39;Misaligned&#39;: How blue chips are failing to cut ties with trade bodies guilty of undermining climate goals" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/9827cc1/19ff55ba-c447-48c6-8cb1-8e9ed6f44b20/1/iStock-899002628-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Unilever, BASF, Procter & Gamble, Walmart, and Colgate-Palmolive among those accused of failing to adequately assess the 'climate alignment' of their trade associations <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/9827cc1/19ff55ba-c447-48c6-8cb1-8e9ed6f44b20/1/iStock-899002628-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4173446/misaligned-blue-chips-failing-cut-ties-trade-bodies-guilty-undermining-climate-goals https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4173446/misaligned-blue-chips-failing-cut-ties-trade-bodies-guilty-undermining-climate-goals https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4173446/misaligned-blue-chips-failing-cut-ties-trade-bodies-guilty-undermining-climate-goals Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:10:38 +0000 'Climateflation': Three quarters of UK adults worried about impact of climate change on bills <img alt="&#39;Climateflation&#39;: Three quarters of UK adults worried about impact of climate change on bills" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f728107/5dc69677-b1ca-4a19-89ad-982b69bfb83c/1/iStock-1365689821-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Survey of 2,000 UK adults reveals public are concerned climate impacts could trigger inflation in food, housing, and utility costs <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/f728107/5dc69677-b1ca-4a19-89ad-982b69bfb83c/1/iStock-1365689821-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4173412/climateflation-quarters-uk-adults-worried-about-impact-climate-change-bills https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4173412/climateflation-quarters-uk-adults-worried-about-impact-climate-change-bills https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4173412/climateflation-quarters-uk-adults-worried-about-impact-climate-change-bills Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:24:54 +0000 Carbon Trust: Almost one-in-three large firms in 'state of paralysis' over net zero business case <img alt="Carbon Trust: Almost one-in-three large firms in &#39;state of paralysis&#39; over net zero business case" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/54aaa11/7698a879-9e08-41c6-8a0b-ab735a1b8cf8/14/iStock-1924030695-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Carbon Trust sets out 'five-step vision' to overcome barriers to corporate net zero strategies <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/54aaa11/7698a879-9e08-41c6-8a0b-ab735a1b8cf8/14/iStock-1924030695-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4170560/carbon-trust-firms-paralysis-net-zero-business-case https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4170560/carbon-trust-firms-paralysis-net-zero-business-case https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4170560/carbon-trust-firms-paralysis-net-zero-business-case Mon, 5 Feb 2024 16:28:18 +0000 How governments 'built back worse' from Covid-19 <img alt="How governments &#39;built back worse&#39; from Covid-19" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/94d9586/528e89d8-c011-4e81-916f-7aea8887b7ca/9/iStock-91512929-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> University of Oxford research highlights just 10 per cent of Covid-19 recovery spend went towards schemes that boosted climate resilience <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/94d9586/528e89d8-c011-4e81-916f-7aea8887b7ca/9/iStock-91512929-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4169044/governments-built-worse-covid-19 https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4169044/governments-built-worse-covid-19 https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4169044/governments-built-worse-covid-19 Thu, 1 Feb 2024 10:01:56 +0000 'No-brainer': MPs urge government to boost nation's resilience to heatwaves <img alt=" &#39;No-brainer&#39;: MPs urge government to boost nation&#39;s resilience to heatwaves" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/db2d745/b2c4af76-b460-4839-b2b6-99ccfe22dd43/5/iStock-1428489867-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Environmental Audit Committee warns UK remains badly prepared for extreme heat events <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/db2d745/b2c4af76-b460-4839-b2b6-99ccfe22dd43/5/iStock-1428489867-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4168606/brainer-mps-urge-government-boost-nations-resilience-heatwaves https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4168606/brainer-mps-urge-government-boost-nations-resilience-heatwaves https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4168606/brainer-mps-urge-government-boost-nations-resilience-heatwaves Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:01:46 +0000 How private equity firms are taking 'serious gamble' when backing North Sea oil and gas <img alt="How private equity firms are taking &#39;serious gamble&#39; when backing North Sea oil and gas" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/583e084/a9c8fa0c-ffc4-4b81-9722-d2f40ba941ba/1/iStock-1365123824-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Carbon Tracker think tank warns private equity firms could see cash flow from fossil fuel projects diminish by between 60 and 100 per cent by 2030 as energy transition gathers pace <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/583e084/a9c8fa0c-ffc4-4b81-9722-d2f40ba941ba/1/iStock-1365123824-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4167032/private-equity-firms-taking-gamble-backing-north-sea-oil-gas https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4167032/private-equity-firms-taking-gamble-backing-north-sea-oil-gas https://www.businessgreen.com/news-analysis/4167032/private-equity-firms-taking-gamble-backing-north-sea-oil-gas Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:01:32 +0000 Study: World's top natural disasters caused $380bn in economic damage in 2023 <img alt="Study: World&#39;s top natural disasters caused $380bn in economic damage in 2023" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/e2a5e4a/1384dddb-84cd-49ae-9965-9f75d12eea5b/3/iStock-1496822684-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Almost 400 of the biggest natural disasters worldwide together delivered a significant jump in costs compared to the previous year, Aon calculates <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/e2a5e4a/1384dddb-84cd-49ae-9965-9f75d12eea5b/3/iStock-1496822684-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4166651/study-worlds-natural-disasters-caused-usd380bn-economic-damage-2023 https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4166651/study-worlds-natural-disasters-caused-usd380bn-economic-damage-2023 https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4166651/study-worlds-natural-disasters-caused-usd380bn-economic-damage-2023 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:01:42 +0000 Science-based nature targets: Five early insights from companies pioneering the process <img alt="Science-based nature targets: Five early insights from companies pioneering the process" src="https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1ad30b2/88abbdfd-ccfe-4607-9e67-ebd51fecf832/6/iStock-1423447383-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Science Based Targets Network is aiming to have its validation process up and running in 2024 for companies to set a suite of targets tackle their environmental impacts <!--summary end--></p> https://www.businessgreen.com/api/v1/wps/1ad30b2/88abbdfd-ccfe-4607-9e67-ebd51fecf832/6/iStock-1423447383-185x114.jpg https://www.businessgreen.com/analysis/4165895/science-nature-targets-insights-companies-pioneering-process https://www.businessgreen.com/analysis/4165895/science-nature-targets-insights-companies-pioneering-process https://www.businessgreen.com/analysis/4165895/science-nature-targets-insights-companies-pioneering-process Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:10:30 +0000