We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 37 of 2023. 1. Falling UK energy prices could accelerate energy transition New research by McKinsey & Company has found the recent fall in UK energy prices could accelerate the energy transition, with many consumers now willing to switch to new suppliers, flexible energy tariffs, and green products and services to cut household bills. Read more 2. What is the Global Stocktake? At COP28 this year, leaders will assess the world’s progress towards the Paris Agreement, and the outcome…
We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 36 of 2023. 1. Combating the complexity of ESG data with a product-oriented approach ESG regulations and frameworks can overwhelm even the most diligent sustainability leaders. Is it time for a more nuanced, product-oriented approach to stop data being treated like an ‘operational exhaust’? Read more 2. UK to support SAF in bid to become ‘world leader’ in industry The UK government has committed to introducing a revenue certainty mechanism to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)…
PicoNext enables brands to engage their customers using the power of Web3. With integrated loyalty, community, and marketplace capabilities, PicoNext also helps businesses demonstrate their sustainability transparency, avoid greenwashing, and comply with new and upcoming laws. We spoke with PicoNext’s Founder & CEO, Dave Dickson, to learn more about the platform and how it works. Can you provide an overview of PicoNext’s Sustainability Transparency software and how it helps organisations substantiate their “green” marketing claims? A new way that some companies are showcasing their progress in sustainability and social responsibility is by using public ledger technology. In the spirit of…
We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 35 of 2023. 1. What has really changed with the ESRS standards The release of the ESRS earlier this year was met with mixed reactions. Whilst there are those who see the standards as a step in the right direction for corporate sustainability disclosure, others believe that the last-minute changes have diluted them, allowing… Read more 2. Vanguard cuts support for ESG shareholder resolutions Vanguard, the world’s largest asset manager, has cut its support for shareholder resolutions on environmental, social, and governance…
We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 33 of 2023. 1. Amazon dropped from UN-backed SBTi climate initiative The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a United Nations-backed organisation that helps companies set and validate emissions reduction targets in line with climate science, has removed Amazon from its list of companies taking action on climate goals. Read more 2. Sustainability standards vs frameworks vs ratings In this article, we explain the differences between standards, frameworks, and ratings in more detail and expand on how these terms improve…
We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 28 of 2023. 1. Unleashing the power of AI for a sustainable future As the world grapples with the urgent need to mitigate climate change, protect the environment, and ensure the well-being of future generations, could the intersection of AI and sustainability open the gateway to a sustainable future? Read more 2. Carbon accounting firm shares impact of Amazon Prime Day New analysis by carbon accounting platform Greenly claims Amazon Prime Day 2022 had a significant environmental impact and…
We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 27 of 2023. 1. Sustainability regulations SMEs need to know Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the global economy, accounting for around 99% of businesses in the UK and EU. However, SMEs are also significant contributors to climate change, accounting for 67% of UK emissions. So, what regulations effect SMEs? Read more 2. ESG ratings in UK face voluntary code ahead of possible rules Companies in the UK that produce environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings for…
We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 26 of 2023. 1. Carbon capture and storage, the NSTD, and the joined-up thinking required Plenty of chips are being placed upon carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology as the answer to improve the sustainability of industrial supply chains, with the UK government recently pledging £20 billion over two… Read more 2. Green experts react to new ISSB standards The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has recently announced its first two finalised standards: S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial……
We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 25 of 2023. 1. Stacy Kauk, Shopify: On carbon removal, long-term climate solutions, and different directions Shopify, the software as a service (SaaS) eCommerce platform provider, is one of the world’s largest corporate purchasers of carbon removal. The company is much more prominent in sustainability than you might think, as head of sustainability… Read more 2. EU opens consultation on first set of CSRD standards The European Commission has opened a consultation process for the European Sustainability Reporting Standards…
We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 24 of 2023. 1. Klarna’s internal carbon tax: Enabling innovators for net zero Salah Said, head of sustainability at online shopping & payments provider, and now retail hub, Klarna, is a firm believer that private companies offer more practical opportunities for driving meaningful change in sustainability than… Read more 2. Universities receive £54M investment for ‘cutting edge’ AI research advancing net zero goals In a significant move to bolster the development of “cutting-edge” artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Technology Secretary Chloe…
