Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

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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.

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Wind power is doing more than greening Ireland—it’s saving households a fortune. Since 2000, wind energy has cut €840 million from electricity bills by reducing reliance on costly fossil fuel imports. A new report from Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) predicts these savings could reach €610 million annually by 2030, proving renewables aren’t just good for the planet—they’re great for your pocket.

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The UK Government is making waves in the business sustainability sector with a fresh £30 million competition under the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC6). This initiative targets breakthrough technologies like electric vessels, hydrogen-powered ships, and wind propulsion systems to decarbonise the maritime industry.

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NatureMetrics, a trailblazer in biodiversity monitoring, has secured £20 million in Series B funding to scale its game-changing Nature Intelligence Platform. This Surrey-based startup uses environmental DNA (eDNA) and AI to empower over 600 global clients—including Unilever and WWF—with actionable insights for conservation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

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Europe faces a defining opportunity as the US, under President Trump steps back from the global climate fight. Trump's plans to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act threaten to push $80 billion in clean energy investment away from the US. This creates a vacuum that Europe, with its commitment to net-zero emissions, can fill.

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Co-op is stepping up for sustainability with an £820,000 fund aimed at helping beef, lamb, and dairy farmers slash carbon emissions and boost biodiversity. Through two cutting-edge projects, Co-op is putting its money where its mouth is—rewarding farmers not just for their produce but for adopting greener, more efficient practices.

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Amazon is rewriting the rules of green logistics. The retail giant has made the UK’s most significant purchase of electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) yet—nearly 150 trucks from Mercedes-Benz and Volvo—signaling a bold step toward sustainable delivery.