Environment

The aviation industry is under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact. Some airlines have made bold claims about going carbon neutral, but the truth remains that achieving complete sustainability is still beyond their reach...

A 2,000-hectare moor in the Cairngorms National Park is being transformed into a natural capital project by the family owned Calthorpe Estates.  One of the largest of its kind in the UK, the project involves...

After 10 or 15 years in which environmental disclosures were first encouraged, then advised, and then demanded, and debated, and debated again, sustainability reports are now on the verge of becoming legally required. Stephen...

Chris Clarke, director at public sector procurement authority SCAPE, says the construction industry needs to think differently about concrete. After water, concrete is the most widely used substance on the planet. Were it a country,...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are essential for investors to evaluate a company’s long-term sustainability and potential risks. Despite the recent backlash in some US states, ESG is a vital tool for investors,...

A UK agritech specialising in the next generation of green insecticides has secured a further round of investment totalling £4 million to scale up the development of its unique nature-inspired pesticides, the first of...

Trying to keep a low profile on sustainability? You could be accused of greenhushing. Mauro Cozzi, CEO and co-founder of Emitwise, says open discussion is the best way forward. The climate emergency has put sustainability...

Protecting biodiversity is set to get the same attention as cutting carbon emissions. The financial sector must be ready to respond, says Jim White, of Nature Positive. While corporates – including the financial sector– have been keen...

Climate-tech initiative targets ambitious energy savings for commercial buildings. Manchester Metropolitan University has partnered with climate-tech start-up OakTree Power to develop a Sustainable Energy Management System (SEMS). The system, which will have Artificial Intelligence (AI) and...

A new environmental charity is providing a valuable link between corporate supporters and communities at the front line of conservation and sustainable development efforts. Founded by conservationist and leader Rhoda Phillips, Communities for Nature offers...