Will COP26’s 1.5C goal be hit?
Initially thought unlikely, increasingly it appears COP26's 1.5C goal might be a possibility, or if not, something very close indeed. What's progress to date?
SDR: what do the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements mean for UK businesses?
Since 2019, the government has been working on ways to use the finance sector as a driver for the green transition. Some policies may...
Net zero strategy: your quick guide to what’s new
The government’s long-awaited strategy for getting the UK to net zero greenhouse gas emissions has finally been published. Much of the actions set out in the strategy involve building on existing projects and repeating existing commitments – so which parts are completely new?
Government outlines new corporate sustainability reporting rules to tackle greenwashing
The Treasury has set out new plans which will require some large businesses to disclose their environmental impact, in a bid to weed out greenwashing.
How will Scotland meet its net zero buildings target?
How will Scotland meet its net zero buildings target?
Buildings account for roughly a fifth of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions, so the newly published Heat...
Get your business in shape for COP26
Get your business in shape for COP26 by examining your company’s values and actions in terms of the official COP26 goals...
The C-suite short read: what are the aims of COP26?
With COP26 fast approaching, claim, counterclaim and debate rage over its aims, political vision and how this will drive tangible change.
UK commits to fully decarbonised power system by 2035
UK commits to fully decarbonised power system by 2035
The UK government says it will “double down” on efforts to deploy a new generation of home-grown...
Your 5-minute guide to the Paris Agreement
To get you up to speed, we’ve put together a quick explainer on the Paris Agreement, and why it’s so crucial that we don’t fail.
New net zero commitments required for government contract bids
New net zero commitments required for government contract bids
Companies bidding for government contracts worth more than £5 million must commit to achieving net zero by...
