UK’s largest pension scheme with 9 million members unveils net zero plan
The largest pension scheme in the UK with 9 million members, has announced a new Climate Change policy to decarbonise its investment portfolio.
The policy...
Bristol collaboration helps reporting SDGs on local level
The Office for National Statistics, the Bristol City Office and the University of Bristol are working together to help improve the accessibility of data...
Consultation launched on plans to reduce single use plastics in Wales
The Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government for Wales, Hannah Blythyn, has launched a consultation on the Welsh Government’s proposals to ban a...
Plastic carrier bag sales slashed by more than 95% since 5p charge
Plastic carrier bag sales have dropped by more than 95% in England’s main supermarkets since the 5p charge was introduced in 2015, new government...
Mayor calls on Government to give London affordable homes funding
Mayor of London has called on the Government to put political differences aside and start negotiations for 'significantly more investment' to build thousands of...
New Circular Economy Package sets out UK-wide recycling ambitions
Plans to reduce waste and establish an ambitious long-term path for waste management and recycling across the UK have been published today.
In the latest...
New report calls for clarity on defining and applying social value in government contracts
As different regions and sectors of the economy look to build back better from the COVID crisis, social value in government contracts is a...
New online hub involves Lambeth residents to council’s climate action
As part of their journey to become carbon neutral, Lambeth Borough Council in London has launched a new online Climate Action Hub, which allows...
Plans to decarbonise Scottish rail network by 2035 unveiled
Plans to decarbonise Scotland’s rail passenger services by 2035 have been launched today by Transport Secretary Michael Matheson.
The Cabinet Secretary was speaking during a...
Over 84 hectares of new woodland to be created in London
Mayor of London has announced new projects that will improve Londoners’ access to nature.
Two new woodlands spanning over 84 hectares will be created in Havering and Enfield...
