Solar material can “self-heal” imperfections, new research suggests
A material that can be used in technologies such as solar power has been found to self-heal, according to a new study by the...
Social housing borrowing vehicle to set up bonds tied to sustainability
MORhomes, a borrowing vehicle for the UK social housing sector, has announced that environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of all borrowers will now...
Government consults on ‘Best Available Techniques’ to manage industrial emissions
A new consultation launched jointly by the UK and devolved administrations seeks views on developing measures to reduce industrial emissions.
The consultation sets out a...
Tesco launches first sustainability-linked bond
Tesco has announced to have launched its first bond that is linked to the company’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The €750m bond with...
Applications to help shape COP26 open today
Applications have opened today to help shape the COP26 venue in Glasgow ahead of the world's leaders coming together for crucial climate change talks...
Implementing carbon offsetting and reduction scheme for international aviation at heart of new consultation
Consultation which sets out the government’s proposed approach to implementing the globally agreed international aviation carbon offsetting scheme, CORSIA, in the UK has been...
UK SMEs remain committed to sustainability despite COVID-19, says new report
Majority of UK SMEs remain focused on improving their environmental sustainability despite COVID-19, according to Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking’s Business Barometer.
More than half (54%)...
Scotland to raise carrier bag charge
The minimum price of a single use carrier bag is set to increase from 5p to 10p in Scotland, with the Scottish Parliament to...
Welsh Government launches Clean Air White Paper and domestic solid fuel burning consultation
The Welsh Government has published a White Paper setting out plans for a Clean Air (Wales) Bill, which seeks to protect the health of...
New building safety plans in Wales at the centre of consultation
As part of plans to give Wales 'the most comprehensive building safety regime in the UK', a new white paper has been launched for...
