Sustainable Times

08/02/2025

EnTrade and Arup Partner to Scale Up Nationwide Nature Investment Market

EnTrade, the UK's foremost nature recovery marketplace, has partnered with global engineering and sustainability consultancy Arup to scale its environmental investment model nationwide. This joint venture, backed by EnTrade’s parent company, YTL-UK Group, aims to accelerate private funding for nature restoration projects and replicate the success of its Bristol Avon and Somerset Catchment Markets.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/entrade-and-arup-partner-to-scale-up-nationwide-nature-investment-market?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_hh3tjnzdkt

EnTrade, the UK's foremost nature recovery marketplace, has partnered with global engineering and sustainability consultancy Arup to scale its environmental investment model nationwide. This joint venture, backed by EnTrade’s parent company, YTL-UK Group, aims to accelerate private funding for nat...

07/02/2025

Octopus Energy Unveils Platform for Customers to Invest in Wind Power from Just £25

Octopus Energy has introduced a pioneering investment platform, offering customers a direct stake in its renewable energy projects. The initiative, dubbed ‘The Collective,’ marks a UK energy provider's first retail investment platform, allowing individuals to invest as little as £25 in wind power infrastructure.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/octopus-energy-unveils-platform-for-customers-to-invest-in-wind-power-from-just-25?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ulbudw9nqn

Octopus Energy has introduced a pioneering investment platform, offering customers a direct stake in its renewable energy projects. The initiative, dubbed ‘The Collective,’ marks a UK energy provider's first retail investment platform, allowing individuals to invest as little as £25 in wind pow...

06/02/2025

At the Future Sustainability Forum, we had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Gribbin, Head of Sustainability & Climate at Deloitte, on the role of finance in driving real climate action.

At COP29, trillions were committed to decarbonisation, but is it enough?

In this interview, Daniel Gribbin shares why raising capital isn’t the challenge—deploying it effectively is. He breaks down how financial institutions can move the needle on net zero 2050 goals.

🎥 Watch the full interview now: https://youtu.be/QOT7wnJDidk?si=OtpSWTjB5MckvaGU&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_eyuzyw8wfq

06/02/2025

UK Government Commits £2bn to Strengthen Flood Defences Amid Rising Climate Risks

In a sweeping move to fortify the nation against the escalating threat of floods, the UK government has committed £2.65 billion to bolster flood defences, aiming to safeguard homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The unprecedented investment, to be rolled out over the next two years, is expected to enhance protections for 66,500 properties by March 2026, reflecting a growing urgency as climate change intensifies extreme weather events.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/uk-government-commits-2bn-to-strengthen-flood-defences-amid-rising-climate-risks?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ltx2yg7srk

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In a sweeping move to fortify the nation against the escalating threat of floods, the UK government has committed £2.65 billion to bolster flood defences, aiming to safeguard homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The unprecedented investment, to be rolled out over the next two years, is e...

06/02/2025

Grapefruit Hummus Anyone?

Episode 1 of Profit Meets Purpose is now available on Spotify. Daisy speaks with Hannah McCollum from ChicP about her founding journey.

Hannah McCollum founded out of frustration with food waste in hospitality and a desire to create natural, healthy snacking options.
This episode explores the journey from blending chickpeas in a kitchen to building a UK wide company. We’ll dive into the realities of fundraising for a startup, the crucial role of branding and packaging, and how to get B corp, Buy women built, and W corp certified.
Plus, we uncover what hummus gets up to at Glastonbury and ask what happened to Instagram's chocolate hummus?

Article:https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/sustainable-times-launch-investment-podcast-with-chicp-as-first-guest
Episode:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4G9IQaTEGkgGcnqXvRKz5Z?si=3I0SDvciSeO6KrgjnYX4sg&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_wq3ngmpqeb

06/02/2025

Vauxhall Teams Up with JOLT to Offer Free EV Charging in London

Vauxhall is partnering with JOLT, a global leader in EV charging and Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising, to provide free public charging for Vauxhall electric vehicle owners. This collaboration will grant Vauxhall drivers complimentary access to JOLT’s 25kW DC charging stations across North West London from February 3 to March 2, 2025—a move set to drive greater EV adoption and convenience.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/vauxhall-teams-up-with-jolt-to-offer-free-ev-charging-in-london?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_p9k8opgecy

Image Credit: VauxhallVauxhall is partnering with JOLT, a global leader in EV charging and Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising, to provide free public charging for Vauxhall electric vehicle owners. This collaboration will grant Vauxhall drivers complimentary access to JOLT’s 25kW DC charging st...

06/02/2025

We've launched a podcast! 🎙️

Welcome to Profit Meets Purpose, the podcast that explores the future of sustainable investment.

The challenges we face are real, but so are the solutions being built. Here, optimism meets action.

Join Daisy as she speaks with founders, investors, and industry leaders about rethinking business to align success with sustainability. Together, we’ll uncover how profit and purpose can thrive side by side.

The podcast will be release bi-weekly, on Wednesdays. The first episode with Hannah McCollum, founder of ChicP is out now, watch here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4G9IQaTEGkgGcnqXvRKz5Z?si=AMXllhrMT_-Mf7eLpf4kcg&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_hsi90vkghx

05/02/2025

Gain early access to invest into Roadfill – A Carbon-Negative Revolution in Road Construction! 🌍♻️

Roadfill is transforming the £30B asphalt industry with its carbon-negative technology, cutting CO2 emissions by up to 20% while tackling plastic waste.

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05/02/2025

Lego Expands Carbon Removal Efforts with £2 Million Investment

The LEGO Group is strengthening its climate action efforts by substantially investing in carbon removal technologies and large-scale reforestation projects. In collaboration with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi, LEGO is backing multiple initiatives aimed at mitigating emissions beyond its direct operations.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/lego-expands-carbon-removal-efforts-with-2-million-investment?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_pcvpxtsvs9

The LEGO Group is strengthening its climate action efforts by substantially investing in carbon removal technologies and large-scale reforestation projects. In collaboration with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi, LEGO is backing multiple initiatives aimed at mitigating emissions beyond its direct...

05/02/2025

INERATEC Lands €70 Million to Build Europe’s Largest E-Fuel Plant

Karlsruhe-based INERATEC, a pioneer in Power-to-Liquid technology, has secured a substantial €70 million investment to accelerate its e-fuel production efforts. The funding package, backed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) under the EU’s InvestEU programme and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, will fuel the development of Europe’s largest carbon-neutral e-fuel plant in Frankfurt, set to begin operations in 2025.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/ineratec-lands-70-million-to-build-europe-s-largest-e-fuel-plant?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_fvu5w6yuqt

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Karlsruhe-based INERATEC, a pioneer in Power-to-Liquid technology, has secured a substantial €70 million investment to accelerate its e-fuel production efforts. The funding package, backed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) under the EU’s InvestEU programme and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, w...

05/02/2025

UK Unveils £100M Seed Fund to Spur Sustainable Development and Private Investment

The UK government is shifting its approach to international development, moving away from traditional aid towards catalyzing private sector investment. On Monday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will unveil a £100 million seed fund aimed at businesses tackling poverty and climate change, designed to unlock £400 million to £600 million in additional private sector funding.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/uk-unveils-100m-seed-fund-to-spur-sustainable-development-and-private-investment?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_cltz9dznpn

The UK government is shifting its approach to international development, moving away from traditional aid towards catalyzing private sector investment. On Monday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will unveil a £100 million seed fund aimed at businesses tackling poverty and clim...

04/02/2025

If you are ready to invest in a greener future, join us on the 24th April for an exclusive evening of game-changing pitches and high-impact networking.

Discover EIS-approved opportunities that drive sustainability and deliver tax-efficient returns.

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04/02/2025

MyLand Raises $23M to Revolutionize Soil Health with Microalgae Technology

MyLand, a frontrunner in soil health innovation, has secured $23 million in funding led by Proterra Investment Partners LP. This latest capital infusion will accelerate the company’s expansion across the U.S. and international markets, reinforcing the critical role of soil health in sustainable agriculture.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/myland-raises-23m-to-revolutionize-soil-health-with-microalgae-technology?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_xxz3kvrtmk

MyLand, a frontrunner in soil health innovation, has secured $23 million in funding led by Proterra Investment Partners LP. This latest capital infusion will accelerate the company’s expansion across the U.S. and international markets, reinforcing the critical role of soil health in sustainable ag...

04/02/2025

Lime Invests £20 Million to Enhance London’s E-Bike Parking and Safety

Lime, the e-bike rental giant, has announced a £20 million initiative to improve parking infrastructure and curb reckless riding behaviour in London. The initiative addresses long-standing complaints about abandoned bikes cluttering pavements and obstructing public spaces.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/lime-invests-20-million-to-enhance-london-s-e-bike-parking-and-safety?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_hmfrmsumlo

Lime, the e-bike rental giant, has announced a £20 million initiative to improve parking infrastructure and curb reckless riding behaviour in London. The initiative addresses long-standing complaints about abandoned bikes cluttering pavements and obstructing public spaces.The ambitious five-point A...

03/02/2025

Marine Recovery Fund Set to Unlock £30bn for Offshore Wind Expansion

The UK Government is set to fast-track offshore wind farm approvals by introducing a Marine Restoration Fund to replace complex environmental compensation requirements with a more efficient funding model. This initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline planning and permitting for offshore energy projects, ensuring that drawn-out environmental disputes no longer stall renewable energy expansion.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/marine-recovery-fund-set-to-unlock-30bn-for-offshore-wind-expansion?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_4oczhtxxj3

The UK Government is set to fast-track offshore wind farm approvals by introducing a Marine Restoration Fund to replace complex environmental compensation requirements with a more efficient funding model. This initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline planning and permitting for offshore....

03/02/2025

Voltalis Commits £1bn to Boost UK Grid Flexibility and Demand Response

Voltalis, Europe’s leading demand response provider, is making a bold move into the UK energy market with plans to develop up to 5 GWp of flexible demand capacity across residential and commercial buildings by 2030. This expansion—part of a broader £2 billion European investment strategy—positions the UK as a key beneficiary, with up to £1 billion earmarked for local projects.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/voltalis-commits-1bn-to-boost-uk-grid-flexibility-and-demand-response?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_wma08gxrou

Voltalis, Europe’s leading demand response provider, is making a bold move into the UK energy market with plans to develop up to 5 GWp of flexible demand capacity across residential and commercial buildings by 2030. This expansion—part of a broader £2 billion European investment strategy—posi...

03/02/2025

Walmart Converts Food Waste into Compost, Made Available in 100 Stores

Walmart is taking a significant step in its sustainability efforts by introducing compost from food waste into the garden sections of at least 600 U.S. stores. The compost, branded as ReCirculate, is produced by Denali, a company specializing in organic waste recycling. This marks the first time Walmart will retail a product derived from its unsalable food.

https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/walmart-converts-food-waste-into-compost-made-available-in-100-stores?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_xpbltjkonw

Image Credit: DenaliWalmart is taking a significant step in its sustainability efforts by introducing compost from food waste into the garden sections of at least 600 U.S. stores. The compost, branded as ReCirculate, is produced by Denali, a company specializing in organic waste recycling. This mark...

31/01/2025

Oxbridge to Bring £78bn to Economy and Become “Europe’s Silicon Valley”

This week chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a new Oxbridge corridor that is expected to add £78bn to the economy. The Chancellor, speaking at Siemens Healthineers in Eynsham, emphasised the untapped potential of linking these two hubs, describing them as key sites for innovation in life sciences, manufacturing, and AI. She proclaimed that this connection would “offer huge economic potential for our nation’s growth prospects”.

Positioned just 66 miles apart, these historic intellectual powerhouses could become "Europe’s Silicon Valley”, according to Reeves.

Overall, investment in university spin-outs has risen sharply, increasing from £1.11 billion in 2015/16 to £5.29 billion in 2021/22.

The rise of university spin-outs has captured the attention of corporate investors, largely due to their robust intellectual property (IP) foundations.

Link to the article to find out more: https://www.sustainabletimes.co.uk/post/oxbridge-to-bring-78bn-to-economy-and-become-europe-s-silicon-valley?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ejcvbxbp0m

This week chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a new Oxbridge corridor that is expected to add £78bn to the economy. The Chancellor, speaking at Siemens Healthineers in Eynsham, emphasised the untapped potential of linking these two hubs, describing them as key sites for innovation in life sciences, ...