27 Mar Lewis Davey Monthly Update
Chris Skidmore announced ‘Better Earth’ plan to support a low carbon future Net Zero Review author Chris Skidmore has announced the launch of a new strategy to support national and local...
Author: Matt Cook
14 Mar The challenges of Scope 3 on the progress with net-zero business plans
Nearly 240 companies failed to deliver on their commitment to set verified net zero targets or emission targets aligned with the 1.5C Paris Agreement, with many suggesting the Scope 3...
06 Mar Global emissions rise slowing as clean energy plans accelerate
New findings suggest that global energy-related carbon emissions increased slower in 2023 compared to 2022, despite a rise in total energy demand growth, due mainly to the ongoing rate of...
22 Feb New carbon laws in California will drive climate action with corporates
California has confirmed the passing of two new laws requiring businesses to disclose their carbon emissions and climate-associated financial risks. The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (Senate Bill 253) means...
13 Feb The need for connected plans to deliver net zero in the UK
Connecting community-focused plans with a net zero strategy requires attention, harnessing relevant studies and avoiding dependence on conventional ideas about what will deliver the most effective action plan. The Sustainable Consumption...
07 Feb Investors voice concern over confidence of sustainability reports
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According to a recent study by PwC, over 90% of investors are not confident sustainability reports delivered by corporations are free from factors of greenwashing. The Global Investor Survey explored...
01 Feb The UK Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations impact on future housing plans
Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain regulations introduced last month, require a 10% gain on new developments and a specific planning condition. Environmental and Sustainability experts have been exploring how the new...
23 Jan Solar industry experiences considerable rise in corporate funding
A new report has highlighted that corporate funding for the solar industry, including venture capital (VC), public market investments and debt financing, increased by 42% year-on-year, exceeding $34 billion. Mercom Capital...
17 Jan Businesses adopt Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures’ recommendations
Over 300 businesses have indicated plans to adopt the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) in a significant step to strengthen corporate disclosures on nature-related risks and...
11 Jan AI and ESG: the growing trend in climate reports
Applying AI to ESG reporting and assessments is on the rise, and regulators are struggling to maintain pace with this growth. Lenders must focus on the new governance risks that...