European Commission adopts new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
The European Commission has adopted the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability as the first step towards a zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment...
Anglian Water launches new sustainable finance framework to cut down company’s carbon footprint
Anglian Water has launched a Sustainable Finance Framework which will underpin the delivery of its capital programme for 2020-2025.
Under this Framework the water company...
Water companies pledge to protect rare chalk streams
A group of water companies have vowed to invest millions of pounds to protect the country’s chalk streams by reducing the amount of water...
Committee revisits fashion sustainability and working conditions in UK garment industry due to continued...
The Environmental Audit Committee has chosen to revisit the issues from its 2018 inquiry, Fixing fashion: clothing consumption and sustainability, due to continued concerns...
MPs launch new inquiry on government tree-planting targets
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee is set to investigate whether the Government will be able to meet its new goal...
Leeds’ Clean Air Zone has achieved its aims early and is no longer required,...
Leeds’ planned Clean Air Zone is no longer required due to businesses switching to cleaner vehicles faster than expected, a joint review by Leeds...
Tesco links £2.5bn loan to progress towards environmental targets
Tesco has announced that it has established a £2.5bn revolving credit facility, where rates and interest are tied to progress against the company's key...
The UK’s first local government green bond raises £1 million for West Berkshire council
The UK’s first ever local government green bond, for West Berkshire District council, has closed after reaching its £1 million target five days early.
22%...
Scotland opens £3.5m Community Climate Asset Fund for applications
Fast-tracked funding to help local communities drive their green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic has been announced by the Scottish Government.
The Community Climate Asset...
Scotland opens consultation on banning single-use plastics
Plans to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items in Scotland, including plastic cutlery and plastic straws, have been published for...
