EVENTS
2023
17 December
Orbital Marine Power Ltd (‘Orbital’), the Scotland-based operator of the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, has secured a multi-million pound investment to advance its international commercial projects and contribute to the wider decarbonisation of energy. PXN Ventures – the combined VC arm of Praetura Ventures and Par Equity – joined existing shareholders including Scottish Enterprise to…
9 January
The Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), together with other ministries and regulators, has officially launched its first national Corporate Sustainable Disclosure Standard No. 1 – Climate (Trial), marking a pivotal step in building a national framework for sustainability reporting. The standard, jointly issued on 25 December 2025, by the key ministries…
9 January
Syensqo and Axens have announced the launch of Argylium, a new company dedicated to developing and scaling-up commercial demonstration of advanced materials for solid-state batteries in Europe. This collaboration represents an important step toward strengthening Europe’s innovation and excellence in creating the next generation of batteries. Solid-state batteries are considered one of the most promising…
9 January
Thousands of supporters and well-wishers have tipped the appeal for The Wildlife Trusts to buy the historic Rothbury Estate in Northumberland over the £10m mark on the last day of 2025. It represents an important and exciting milestone for the £30m fundraiser. Donations have been building steadily throughout 2025 alongside thousands of supportive messages from…
9 January
Corteva Inc. and bp have announced the launch of Etlas, their new 50:50 joint venture that will produce oil from crops – including canola, mustard and sunflower – for use in the production of biofuels like sustainable (or synthetic) aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD). Etlas will harness both Corteva’s century-long expertise in seed…
16 January
An innovative recycling project is leading the way in repurposing decommissioned wind turbine blades, avoiding them being put to landfill. The collaboration between one of the UK’s leading renewable energy developers, EDF power solutions UK, infrastructure investors Dalmore Capital and Foresight, award-winning decommissioning experts Reblade and Scottish Enterprise, represents a positive step forward for the…
16 January
Levi Strauss & Co. has announced the launch of the Levi’s® Wear Longer Project, a new community engagement initiative designed to help young people take fashion into their own hands. The programme will equip them with the skills and confidence to repair, refresh and reimagine their clothes – so they look better and last longer.…
16 January
The National Trust has received the biggest cash donation in its 131-year history as philanthropist Humphrey Battcock has pledged £10 million in unrestricted funding. This comes as the Trust shares its upcoming plans to restore nature, end unequal access to nature and culture, and inspire millions more people to care for the world around them…
16 January
Octopus Energy has officially brought its Zero Bills revolution to Scotland, launching the country’s first eligible homes where householders won’t have to pay a penny for their home energy bills for at least 10 years. All 57 properties at the Tranent Grove development in North Dundee with Discovery Homes will be eligible for Octopus Energy’s…
23 January
The UK aviation industry is set for a major boost as £43 million for green projects was announced by the government, supporting jobs and unlocking new investment. The major investment comes as the Government drives forward plans for expansion at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports. With the production of low-carbon fuels alone expected to add up to £5 billion to the…
23 January
The White Rose Forest partnership has launched its Strategic Plan 2025–2050 at an event attended by the Mayors of West Yorkshire and York and North Yorkshire as well as senior representatives from across the partnership, making a bold commitment to create a greener, healthier and more climate-resilient Yorkshire. The White Rose Forest Strategic Plan 2025-2050 is the…
23 January
As the new global Ocean Treaty for the High Seas has entered into force, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, founded by His Majesty King Charles III as The Prince of Wales, has launched the Ocean Stewardship Initiative. Through private-sector engagement, the Initiative’s first goal is to support the establishment of one of the world’s largest Marine…
30 January
“Our reusable packaging and pooling model is designed to reduce waste, cut emissions, and improve performance in real-world operations,” said Marco Mangano, Sales Manager – Retail, Tosca. “Fiordelisi is a strong example of how these benefits come together in practice.” Fiordelisi, a leading Italian specialist in sun-dried and semi-dried vegetables, has strengthened the efficiency and…
30 January
“Fragrance recycling highlights why this experience matters. These products are used at scale but are typically binned after use. Through Reselfridges, we’re applying our established take-back solution in a department store environment, where even the hardest-to-recycle items can be captured at scale in meaningful volumes and recovered safely,” said Group Director, MYGroup Steve Carrie. MYGroup…
30 January
Janice Narainsamy, senior product development engineer at Amcor, said, “Paper-based packaging combines strong shelf appeal with a well-established perception of sustainability. With the right barrier performance, it can also deliver the protection needed for demanding applications like chocolate. Alter Eco’s transition to AmFiber™ Performance Paper demonstrates this in a real market context, delivering a significant…
2 February
Joakim Tuvesson, Vice President Materials & Package at Tetra Pak commented: “By expanding our facilities and strengthening strategic partnerships, we aim to make our innovative paper-based barrier accessible to more customers, accelerating their transition to sustainable packaging materials. We look forward to starting production and welcoming first customers to the new pilot plant in the…
6 February
G-SEL's Partnerships Director, Joy Osomiamhe-O, said: “Energy access is not just about infrastructure; it is about empowerment, opportunities and connections that enable individuals and communities to thrive. It's about ensuring that people have the resources they need to improve their lives, build sustainable futures, and participate fully in the global economy.” Global Sustainable Education & Leadership (GSEL)…
6 February
STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH, the globally active German company specialising in the planning, production and assembly of turnkey sorting plants, has successfully completed the comprehensive modernisation of the BZB (Bizkaiko Zabor Berziklategia) light packaging sorting plant in Amorebieta-Extano, Bizkaia. The upgraded facility was officially inaugurated on January 27th, 2026, with representatives from BZB, Ecoembes, STADLER and…
6 February
McCain Foods, the UK’s largest manufacturer of prepared potato products, has announced plans to launch a new Farm of the Future in North Yorkshire, home of McCain’s GB headquarters for over 50 years. In partnership with the University of Leeds, this is McCain’s third commercial-scale research and innovation site to trial regenerative agriculture practices, marking…