Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

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Barclays Europe CEO Francesco Ceccato warns that no single entity—corporate or governmental—can shoulder the colossal energy and infrastructure demands of AI alone. Speaking at Davos, Ceccato emphasized that AI's rapid expansion requires massive investment in energy infrastructure to power data centers and supercomputers.

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Protium Green Solutions has secured £31 million in Series B funding to supercharge its mission of decarbonizing industry and transportation with green hydrogen solutions. Backed by top-tier investors like Barclays Principal Investments, SWEN Capital Partners, ITOCHU Corporation, and Toho Gas, this milestone underscores growing confidence in hydrogen as a cornerstone of the energy transition.

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Widnes is making waves in sustainable innovation with a new solar farm approved for a contaminated former golf course. Spanning 27 acres—the size of 15 football pitches—the solar microgrid will host 7,200 panels generating 4 megawatts of renewable energy. This project will power key municipal buildings, including a stadium and leisure center, showcasing how underutilized, polluted spaces can be reimagined for a greener future.

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British Airways’ parent company, IAG, is betting big on sustainability with a £100 million investment in Wastefront, a game-changer in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. Wastefront's Sunderland facility will turn up to 10 million waste tyres annually into SAF, slashing emissions by 70% compared to traditional jet fuel.

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Lidl is leading the charge toward sustainable consumption, setting a new standard for retail. By 2030, the grocery giant aims to increase plant-based food sales by 20% and ensure plant-based proteins account for 25% of total protein sales. This ambitious commitment aligns with the WWF’s Planet-Based Diets methodology and Lidl’s mission to make shopping healthier and more eco-friendly across its 31 operating countries.

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The University of Manchester and Bupa have partnered to address the healthcare sector’s sustainability challenges. Over the next three years, they will tackle plastic waste, explore recycling innovations, and balance sustainable practices with clinical excellence.

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Labour faces a storm brewing between its pro-growth agenda and green commitments. With Chancellor Rachel Reeves pushing for airport expansions and downplaying net-zero goals, the party risks alienating environmentalists and rural voters crucial to its last electoral triumph. Reeves’ rhetoric, branding environmental advocates as “blockers,” and her bold Davos remarks could erode trust and ignite backlash within Labour’s coalition.

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and National Bank of Greece (NBG) have unlocked €1 billion in green financing for Greek SMEs and mid-caps, fueling renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate-focused initiatives. This milestone underscores the pivotal role of green finance in driving sustainable economic growth.

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The EU's energy revolution hit a transformative milestone in 2024—solar power overtook coal, delivering 11% of the bloc’s electricity, while coal fell below 10%. This marks a dramatic shift in the power mix, with renewables like wind and solar now making up nearly half (47%) of EU electricity, a leap from 34% in 2019.

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The draft Programme for Government is taking bold steps toward making homes more energy-efficient and accessible. With a focus on low-income and elderly homeowners, the plan promises improved retrofitting grants, low-interest loans, and community-focused energy projects. It also tackles the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions with support for renewable energy initiatives, sustainable biofuels, and more efficient heating systems.