Green construction practices could unlock this $1.5 trillion opportunity, study finds
Major emissions cuts and investment opportunities arise from shifting to greener materials and processes in construction and buildings, according to the World Bank's International Finance Corporation. Read More
Watchdogs urge Nestlé, Danone and other food giants to 'deplastify'
Nine "Big Food" corporations that were served notice last year over their plastic footprint are failing to take sufficient action to tackle pollution, a new report says. Read More
New global framework seeks to streamline regenerative agriculture practices
The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform warns that half the world's farmland is degraded and only a major transformation will ensure food security. Read More
'Cost-effective': New study confirms heat pump efficiency in freezing temperatures
New research by Oxford University and the Regulatory Assistance Project analyzes how well heat pumps perform when temperatures drop below freezing. Read More
UK airlines decried for offering 'irresponsible' frequent flyer incentives
Analysis by charity Possible finds lifetime membership of a frequent flyer program could require emitting more than 1,800 metric tons of greenhouse gases per person. Read More
Is Coca-Cola the worst plastic polluter in the UK?
PepsiCo, McDonald's, Nestlé and others were also featured among the "Dirty Dozen" report on plastic litter by Surfers Against Sewage. Read More
Global green bond issuance reaches record high of $351B in first half of 2023
2023 is poised to be a record year for the booming green bonds market, according to a new Linklaters analysis. Read More
Zara owner announces commitment to halve emissions by 2030
Spanish fashion group Inditex said it will turn to recycling and regenerative farming to help meet ambitious new sustainability targets. Read More
Circular credit cards: Mastercard, HSBC and TerraCycle launch recycling program
The initiative will be piloted across select HSBC banks where customers can securely recycle old cards in-branch. Read More
Green accountancy guide to aid 'investor-grade' greenhouse gas reporting
Reporting guide from accountancy bodies and We Mean Business comes amid tightening mandatory climate risk reporting rules worldwide. Read More
