Record global temperatures around 1.4 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial averages led to more heatwaves and floods, longer wildfire seasons and widespread droughts in 2023. A new OECD report details the…

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The Met Office has said that 2023 was provisionally the second warmest year on record for the UK, with Wales and Northern Ireland having their respective warmest years in a…

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The latest insight from finance experts, RIFT, has revealed that the carbon footprint of Father Christmas could be similar to the total carbon (CO2) emissions of the whole of Newport, Swansea,…

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CFOs of UK businesses remain unclear and unprepared for the potential impacts of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks on their businesses, according to research from Cardano, the investment management…

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As the world gathers at COP28 with fast-tracking the energy transition high on the agenda, Canada is making the case to global investors that it is the best place in…

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Cynicism about UK businesses and their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives runs deep amongst employees. Research finds that there is a deep disconnect between what companies do and how…

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The green economy holds huge potential but skills shortages are currently putting the brakes on achieving climate goals, according to a new report by London Councils. The Green Skills report…

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Vorboss, a purpose-built network for London businesses, is introducing the Vorspin, and has become the first telecoms company to design a cargo e-bike kitted out to splice fibre in the…

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Almost three-quarters of Londoners (73%) say the cost-of-living crisis has made it more difficult for them to take action to help prevent climate change, new polling commissioned by London Councils…

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As world leaders at COP28 are expected to commit to tripling global renewable electricity capacity by 2030, common policy barriers are hampering the rollout of those renewables in some of…

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