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Key Impact Points: Bond Pricing and Details On October 15, 2024, the World Bank priced a 10-year GBP-denominated benchmark bond, raising £700 million to support sustainable development activities in its...
Macquarie Group’s Managing Director and CEO, Shemara Wikramanayake, announced the Australian financial services group’s plan to invest £20 billion across its UK portfolio. A key highlight is the support for...
Doubling Down on Green Energy Spain’s Iberdrola, Europe’s largest electricity company, announced plans to double its UK investment to £24 billion ($31 billion) between 2024-2028. The move, ahead of the...
Key Impact Points: Plans to build the UK’s first deep coal mine in over three decades have been blocked by the High Court. The mine, proposed for Whitehaven in Cumbria,...
Key Impact Points: Strategic Investment in Carbon Capture The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to combatting climate change by allocating up to £21.7 billion to carbon capture and storage...
Key Impact Points: Marriott Hotels UK is taking a significant step in sustainability by deploying Winnow AI technology across 53 hotels in the UK, Ireland, and Nordics. This innovative system...
Key Impact Points: BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) has made a significant move by listing four ESG equity ETFs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) for the first time....
Britain’s Final Chapter on Coal The UK’s last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, closed its doors on Monday, making Britain the first G7 nation to end its reliance on coal for...
LSEG’s Commitment to Transition Finance The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has contributed to the latest Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) publication, titled “Case Studies on Transition Finance...
Amazon has introduced its new recyclable, lightweight paper envelopes in the UK, part of its ongoing commitment to reducing packaging waste. Developed in collaboration with Mondi, a packaging industry leader,...
Enfinium, a leading UK energy from waste operator, has launched the country’s first carbon capture pilot at its Ferrybridge facility in West Yorkshire. The trial marks a pivotal moment for...
The 2024 UK Net Zero Business Census sheds light on the nation’s progress toward reducing carbon emissions. The study, which is the largest of its kind, surveyed over 2,000 businesses,...
Nearly half of the UK’s largest companies have had to restate their climate and sustainability metrics this year, reflecting the increasing scrutiny and evolving standards in environmental, social, and governance...
The UK has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward renewable energy: 30 gigawatts (GW) of wind power capacity. This achievement marks a crucial step in the country’s commitment...
Amazon is revolutionizing urban deliveries in the UK with its innovative micromobility hubs. These hubs, now operational in major cities like London, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, and Norwich, enable deliveries via...
The UK government is set to propose a law in 2025 aimed at regulating providers of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings, a move that could reshape the landscape of...
Freeport East Partners with ITES for Green Transport Growth Freeport East has teamed up with Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES) to drive clean transport innovation and enhance trade...
Britain’s financial watchdog has expanded the range of “dormant” assets, potentially unlocking an extra 880 million pounds ($1.12 billion) to fund social and environmental projects. This expansion aims to support...
The UK government has announced a record budget of over £1.5 billion for the next renewable energy auction, aiming to enhance energy security and reduce costs for families and businesses....
The number of plastic bags found on UK beaches has plummeted by 80% over the past decade, following the introduction of a mandatory fee for single-use carrier bags. According to...
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