Sustainability - the latest news

Jan 19, 20213 min read

Focus on investors as new list shows 50 most impactful climate VC investors

New listing to show the 50 most impactful climate VC investors

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Jan 14, 20212 min read

Stock Exchange green credentials award marks a path to success

Since its launch in October 2019, the London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark scheme has seen recipients outperform the FTSE by 36%

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Jan 13, 20212 min read

Report highlights role of technology in meeting net-zero targets

A report published by the UK Royal Society outlines how digital technology can be used to

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Jan 8, 20213 min read

Climate tech and sustainable investing to figure prominently in 2021 VC market

The increase in green tech and sustainable investing is predicted to become even more centre stage in 2021

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Jan 7, 20212 min read

Huge increase in EV registrations defies overall decline in UK car sales

The EV sector bucked the overall car trade trend of declining sales by reporting a huge increase over 2019.

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Jan 6, 20212 min read

Government funding to help industrial clusters reach net zero carbon by 2040

UKRI will fund 6 industrial clusters - South Wales, West Midlands, Tees Valley, North West, Humber and Scotland - to reach net zero by 2040

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Dec 23, 20202 min read

Report urges UK government support for digital tech sector to meet net zero

A report has revealed how digital technologies already in play could deliver a 15% reduction in UK carbon emissions by 2030

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Dec 22, 20202 min read

Wind power blows away records in a good year for renewables

2020 saw renewable-sourced power achieve its best year on record with new highs occurring throughout the year

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Dec 16, 20202 min read

Whitehall's Energy White Paper signals a boost for green economy

UK government released its Energy White Paper on December 14th. It follows the 10-point plan announced by the Prime Minister in November whi

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Dec 8, 20202 min read

Denmark calls time on North Sea fossil fuel exploration

Denmark has announced that it will not grant any more licences for gas or oil exploration in the Danish North Sea

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Nov 28, 20202 min read

Vala Capital launches innovative fund for sustainable start-ups

Vala Capital, entrepreneur-led VC firm, has launched the Vala Sustainable Growth EIS targeting small firms focused on sustainable solutions

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Nov 27, 20202 min read

UK circular economy centres to forge industry-wide sustainability

UKRI has set up centres to explore ways of reusing waste materials in textiles, construction, electronics, chemicals and metal industries

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Nov 26, 20202 min read

Transition finance: a pathway for high-carbon industry to meet green targets

How high-carbon companies can get "green" finance to help them towards meeting Paris Agreement targets

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Nov 22, 20202 min read

London Calling: impact tech investments continue rapid growth

London is now at the centre of VC investment in impact tech with an eight-fold increase since 2015

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Nov 20, 20202 min read

Solar power from Dorset to light up the City

Renewables firm, Voltalia, will provide 49MW of energy annually for 15 years to the City of London Corporation from a Dorset solar farm

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Nov 18, 20202 min read

Number 10 unveils 10-point plan for a "green industrial revolution"

The PM has released the government's 10-point plan which he says would lead to "a green industrial revolution".

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Nov 16, 20202 min read

UK water utilities target net zero emissions

Water UK aims for net zero emissions by 2030

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Nov 12, 20202 min read

Renewable energy scales new heights...with more to follow

A report published by the IEA states that almost 90% of new electricity generated in 2020 will come from renewable sources

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Oct 28, 20202 min read

New consortium will use the North Sea to oil the wheels of decarbonisation

Northern Endurance Partnership - consortium of energy companies - to assist decarbonisation of industrialised zone

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Oct 27, 20202 min read

Not just for noticeboards or wine bottles, cork shows its eco credentials

Cork shows its impeccable eco credentials as a building material

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