22 Apr Driving the next generation towards green industry jobs
As we begin to shift our attention towards a clean and green economic recovery, there are growing discussions regarding how we can future-proof our workforce and align it with the...
Author: Matt Cook
14 Apr A third of the UK’s largest businesses commit to the Race to Zero Campaign
Nearly one in three FTSE 100 companies have committed to the UN’s Race to Zero campaign, focused on accelerating the adoption of net-zero targets before the launch of COP26. The UK...
08 Apr Socially responsible investing expected to double this year
The majority of investors today are shifting their attention towards green investment plans in response to the rising challenges of climate change. Investors are increasingly avoiding businesses associated with big...
31 Mar Exploring the sustainable office of the future
Many leading businesses across the nation are making plans to downsize their offices and implementing measures to enable remote working to continue post-lockdown at some level. With the impacts of...
26 Mar Determining our path to net-zero
What is specifically involved in reducing our carbon emissions and reaching our target of net-zero? A new three-year programme is working with stakeholders on the climate agenda and helping everyone...
24 Mar BlackRock accelerates plans to protect the natural environment
Leading global asset management business BlackRock is urging companies to act on deforestation, biodiversity loss and ocean pollution. BlackRock is planning to encourage businesses to accelerate their strategic plans for...
17 Mar How community projects in the UK can support climate action
A study by the IPPR thinktank believes that community projects with a primary objective of reducing poverty and improving the quality of lives were also having a benefit on reducing...
12 Mar A diverse workforce is necessary for the UK to reach net zero
In the last year, we have witnessed a transformation of measures and plans related to net-zero. We’ve heard bold announcements from governments across the globe, ambitious commitments from leading businesses...
04 Mar Aviva announces net zero carbon targets for 2040
Asset Manager Aviva has instructed 30 of the biggest carbon dioxide emitters in its portfolio to introduce net-zero goals. Aviva is the first leading global insurer to announce a target to...
24 Feb Energy industry needs the necessary skills and people to deliver our climate action plans
Sally-Anne Dudley, UK Head of Learning, and Dan Tingle, New Talent and STEM Manager at National Grid recently discussed how UK businesses can prepare and enable the development of new...