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…
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 Smith has announced a substantial £54 million investment for universities across the UK…
3. Shell shifts strategy away from reducing oil production
Shell, one of the world’s largest oil companies, has made a significant strategic shift by opting to maximise profits and prioritise shareholder returns over a previously planned gradual reduction of oil production…
4. Top 10 sustainability consultancies in 2023
As businesses face increasing sustainable regulations and requirements, professional services offer solutions to meet these demands. In this article, we highlight the top sustainability consultancies of 2023 that can support businesses in ramping up their…
5. EU proposes regulating ESG ratings providers
The European Union (EU) has proposed new regulations targeting firms involved in selling environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings, which could potentially trigger significant restructuring within the industry. Key players such as S&P Global, Moody’s…
