Net zero is the economic opportunity of the 21st century June 3, 2024 Investing in the green transition, in the companies based in the Square Mile, is good for the climate fight and for our own economic development, says Chris Hayward Of the City’s many strengths, few have such global significance as our expertise in sustainable finance. Tomorrow, that talent and expertise will be on show at the [...]
Labour would slash planning red tape in green energy bid June 11, 2023 Labour would slash planning regulations in a reported bid to boost Britain’s green energy construction of wind farms and nuclear plants.
Zumo appointed to WEF crypto sustainability unit October 12, 2022 Edinburgh-based crypto wallet Zumo has joined the World Economic Forum’s Crypto Sustainability Coalition.
The Notebook: Neil Bennett on Dubai’s past, present and future June 1, 2023 The Notebook is where interesting people say interesting things. Today, it’s Neil Bennett, global co-ceo of H/Advisors, a comms and advisory firm… Going green in the town that oil built I’m in Dubai for the launch of our new H/Advisors’ office here. We are focusing on sustainability communications as the city and the whole of [...]
Bank of England needs ‘pruning’ to deliver: Influential Lords Committee November 27, 2023 The Bank of England needs to face more Parliamentary scrutiny and have its remit "pruned" to ensure that independence works as effectively as possible, a new report argues.
Award of 27 oil and gas licences ‘boost for UK energy security’ October 29, 2023 An offshore energy trade body has welcomed the announcement of 27 new oil and gas licences as a “boost for UK energy security”. Announcing the licences, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) said they have been awarded in areas prioritised because they have the potential to go into production more quickly than others. It said [...]
Eon UK boss slams Sunak U-turn on green pledges as a ‘mis-step on many levels’ for UK investment September 20, 2023 A leading energy boss has warned the government against undermining business confidence in the UK by rowing back green pledges.
FuturePlus joins forces with Diode to simplify the switch to electric vehicles January 14, 2023 FuturePlus, the online sustainability measurement platform, has announced an exciting new sustainability partnership with electric vehicle (EV) technology start-up Diode – which will make switching to EV smarter, easier and more affordable. ‘FuturePlus powered by Diode’ will see the innovative British technology companies work together to provide an easy-to-use solution for organisations to make a [...]
Explainer: Britain opens up diplomatic dialogue with China August 29, 2023 It’s the first time in five years a UK Foreign Secretary will visit China, as James Cleverly lands in Beijing today. And so begins the great thaw, as Rishi Sunak’s government signals a willingness to engage with the Chinese Communist party, four years after Hong Kong was put at the mercy of extreme national security [...]
Heatwave: Extreme Red warning announced as temperatures to fetch record-breaking 40c next week July 15, 2022 The UK Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning as temperatures of 40c are forecast for the first time. The move comes ahead of forecasts that next week on Monday and Tuesday it is expected to reach between 38 and 40 degrees. The record temperature for the UK is 38.7C reached in 2019. [...]