The development of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation earlier this year marked a big policy shift in the national environmental management framework. This legislation requires all new developments to...
One of the key pledges from the new UK Government was the launch of Great British Energy (GB Energy). Throughout this Parliament, the new government plans to invest over £8...
The science-based targets initiative (SBTi) will determine if businesses can apply carbon offsetting to leverage their climate targets. The group announced a series of technical measures to clarify the net-zero...
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) recently published the UK Progress Report for 2024 which discovered that only a little over 30% of the emission reductions required to achieve the 2030...
The UN is urging global leaders to respond to the climate challenge with more planning, recognising the extent of the damage to nature and society that could occur due to...
The UK Government has changed the planning rules for onshore wind projects in England, removing selected barriers that prevented developers from proceeding. The announcement included significant revisions to planning policies influencing...
Uncertainty surrounding policy changes has impacted international investors, with investors urging for a long-term green industrial strategy for the UK. Both rival political parties in the UK have claimed they...
Creating a credible climate transition plan has become critical for accessing capital, accelerating business productivity and complying with new regulations and evolving market demands. A climate transition plan is an action...
The pace of the UK’s progress towards net zero has slowed, so the next political party to take the lead in July will have to focus on accelerating this transition,...
80% of UK investors are having regular discussions on net zero transition plans with their clients, with many encouraging businesses to create bolder and more ambitious climate targets. The new study...