Sustainability News, Bristol (2024)

21/05/2024

Sustainability consultancy ERM has announced a strategic partnership with cloud platform Workiva to help provide organisations with real-time data for their ESG disclosure requirements.

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Sustainability consultancy ERM has announced a strategic partnership with cloud platform Workiva to help provide organisations with real-time data for their ESG disclosure requirements. Workiva claims to be the only

14/05/2024

For household appliance manufacturer Electrolux Group, it is true to say the consumer’s sustainability journey is only just beginning when they purchase a product.

We previously spoke with Sarah Schaefer, VP Sustainability at Electrolux Group about their framework ‘For the Better 2030’ that aims to guide consumers habits beyond purchase to help make more sustainable decisions alongside fuelling ‘climate neutrality through the company’s value chain by 2050'.

You can read the full feature interview here: https://bit.ly/3wzNmBi

Sarah Schaefer will also be speaking at the upcoming virtual Sustainability Expo on June 20th. Register to hear her and other sustainability leaders: https://sustainability-expo.com/virtual-register/

For household appliance manufacturer Electrolux Group, it is true to say the consumer’s sustainability journey is only just beginning when they purchase a product.

31/10/2023

Ahead of the COP28 UN Climate Summit, a new report, the Corporate Climate Stocktake (CCST) developed by the We Mean Business Coalition, examines the needs of business leaders to accelerate the clean tech transition.

The Corporate Climate Stocktake (CCST), examines the needs of business leaders to accelerate the clean tech transition.

24/10/2023

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has today (24 October) released its annual World Energy Outlook (WEO), documenting progress over the last three years and forecasts what the future is likely to hold for the global energy transition.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) releases its annual World Energy Outlook (WEO), documenting progress over the last three years and forecasts what the future is likely to hold for the

10/10/2023

EasyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign up to Airbus' Carbon Capture Offer, which will use direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS) technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

12/09/2023

In this guest post, Tom Mills, founder and managing director of data-driven sustainability consultancy Two Oceans Strategy (TOS), shares his take on the key forces set to influence how businesses in Europe will consider sustainability in the coming years.

In this guest post, Tom Mills shares his take on the key forces set to influence how businesses in Europe will consider sustainability in the coming years.

12/09/2023

New research from East & Partners and Impact & Influence finds that the world's largest companies are planning to boost their spending on cutting carbon emissions by an average of 22%.

UK firms are leading the charge, with plans to increase spending by 36%, with Australian businesses following close behind, with a 32% increase.

The world's largest companies are planning to boost their spending on cutting carbon emissions by an average of 22%.

03/08/2023

In the face of climate change, businesses of all sizes are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact.

We share the ways SMEs are championing sustainability, from switching to renewable energy to implementing waste reduction and recycling programs.

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We share some of the ways SMEs are making significant strides in championing sustainability, through implementing environmentally friendly practices throughout their operations.

03/08/2023

The UK government has taken a decisive step to bolster corporate reporting on sustainability-related risks and opportunities by adopting climate-disclosure standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

This move will require companies to disclose more detailed information about their climate-related risks and opportunities, helping investors and other stakeholders make more informed decisions.

The UK government has announced its adoption of climate-disclosure standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

02/08/2023

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards are a major step forward in the development of global sustainability reporting standards.

We share the top 10 things you need to know about the standards, including its compatibility with other requirements such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and IFRS Foundation Accounting Standards.

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The ISSB is poised to transform sustainability reporting. In this article, we share the top 10 things you need to know about the ISSB standards.

02/08/2023

The ESRS standards have been announced, and the industry has responded with mixed reactions.

We take a look at the different perspectives on what this means for the future of corporate sustainability reporting.

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The ESRS standards have been announced, and the industry has responded with mixed reactions. We take a look at the different perspectives on what this means for the future of corporate sustainability reporting.

01/08/2023

The newly elected head of the IPCC has warned that apocalyptic messaging about climate change is counterproductive and prevents people from taking action.

Professor Jim Skea said that this approach "paralyses people and prevents them from taking the necessary steps to get a grip on climate change."

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The newly elected head of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that apocalyptic messaging about climate change is counterproductive.

01/08/2023

The European Union's (EU) executive body has published its final rules for corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, confirming previous actions to relax the requirements.

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The European Union's (EU) executive body has published its final rules for corporate ESG disclosures, confirming previous actions to relax the requirements.

01/08/2023

If you are a small business owner, you might think that communicating effectively about sustainability is a game where only the enterprise need apply – if that sounds like you, it's time to think again.

So, as an SME, what should you do to communicate your green ideas?

Rin Hamburgh, founder and creative director of Rin Hamburgh & Co | Certified B Corporation, shared her insights with us as to what attributes you should lead your company storytelling with.

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If you are an SME, you might think that communicating about sustainability is a game where only the enterprise need apply – it’s time to think again.

01/08/2023

A group of major banks, including Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Bank of America, Citigroup, and HSBC, have voted to exclude most of the carbon emissions generated by their capital markets businesses from their own carbon footprint.

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A group of major banks, including Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Bank of America, Citigroup, and HSBC, have voted to exclude most of the carbon emissions generated by their capital markets businesses from their own carbon footprint.

31/07/2023

The UK government's recent changes to the carbon trading scheme have sparked controversy and raised questions about its commitment to combating climate change.

By offering more allowances than expected to pollute industries, the government has made it cheaper for certain industries to emit carbon in the UK compared to the European Union (EU).

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The UK government's recent changes to the carbon trading scheme have sparked controversy and raised questions about its commitment to combating climate change.

31/07/2023

DWS is braced to pay €21 million (£18m) to regulators as it tries to draw a line under a greenwashing scandal that has dogged the group for more than two years.

Germany's largest asset manager, DWS, is braced to pay €21 million to regulators as it tries to draw a line under a greenwashing scandal.

28/07/2023

Did you know that Formula E has broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest speed achieved by a vehicle indoors?

Formula E driver Jake Hughes reached a record-breaking speed of 218.71 km/h, more than surpassing the previous record of 165.2 km/h, behind the wheel of the GENBETA. The GEN3 race car has 400kW of power and modifications by championship partners SABIC and Hankook Tire.

We recently sat down with sustainability director, Julia Pallé, ahead of this weekend's 2023 Hankook London E-Prix to discuss how Formula E continues to help the technological evolution of electric vehicles, using sport as a driver for climate advocacy.

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We sit down with Julia Pallé, Formula E sustainability director, to explore the organisation's sustainable journey and the strides it has made towards a greener future.

28/07/2023

In this guest post, Mary Jacques, Executive Director, Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance at Lenovo, shares her expertise on the importance of data in fulfilling sustainability objectives. Provides practical steps that companies can take to improve their data acquisition.

Mary Jacques, Executive Director, Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance at Lenovo, shares her expertise on the importance of data in fulfilling sustainability objectives

28/07/2023

Telefónica has become the first in its industry to obtain validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

The company has set a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain by 2040.

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Telecommunications operator Telefónica has become the first in its industry to obtain validation from the Science Based Targets Initiative.

28/07/2023

Retailers including adidas, Inditex, Target, and Zalando have joined the new pilot program spearheaded by Fashion for Good and FastFeetGrinded.

"By fostering collaborative partnerships like this, where companies come together to share knowledge and validate innovation, we pave the way for scalable solutions," said Katrin Ley, managing director of Fashion for Good.

Several prominent footwear brands and retailers, including Adidas, Inditex, Target, and Zalando, have joined forces to participate in a new recycling initiative.

27/07/2023

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has joined the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) in a move to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.

"SPLC's expertise and network will be invaluable as we work to help organisations integrate sustainability into their procurement strategies," said Michael Krousel, GRI CEO.

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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has joined the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) in a move to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.

27/07/2023

With a firm commitment to sustainability and a vision of accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles, Formula E has been revolutionising the racing industry for the past nine years.

The 2023 Hankook London E-Prix will be held this weekend, July 29-30, at ExCeL London in the heart of the city's Royal Docklands. The race will be the final double-header of the season, and it will decide the championship for both drivers and teams.

Ahead of the race, we sat down with Julia Pallé, Formula E sustainability director, to explore the organisation's sustainability journey and the strides it has made towards a greener future.

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We sit down with Julia Pallé, Formula E sustainability director, to explore the organisation's sustainable journey and the strides it has made towards a greener future.

26/07/2023

What is materiality and why does it matter?

In the context of sustainability reporting, materiality refers to the importance of sustainability issues to a company's financial performance and its impact on the environment and society.

In this explainer, we define what single and double materiality are and why it matters to companies.

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We explain the differences between single and double materiality and why they matter for sustainable companies to grasp

26/07/2023

As the demand for ESG investing increases, so too does the supply of ESG investment products.

We share the top 10 best asset managers who stand out in responsible investment and ESG, based on assessments conducted by ShareAction.

Mentions: Schroders - Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) - Aviva Investors - BNP Paribas Asset Management - Robeco

We share our list of the top 10 asset managers for ESG funds for 2023.

25/07/2023

The IFRS Foundation has released a comparison between the requirements in its S2 Climate-related Disclosures and the TCFD recommendations, in response to the Financial Stability Board (FSB) announcement of the completion of the FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) work, culminating in the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

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The IFRS Foundation has released a comparison between the requirements in its S2 Climate-related Disclosures and the TCFD recommendations.

24/07/2023

Both Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have been urged to uphold their parties' green pledges after a Cabinet minister voiced concerns that certain environmental reforms targeting landlords were being implemented too hastily.

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Both Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have been urged to uphold their parties' green pledges over concerns that certain environmental reforms were being implemented too hastily.