EVENTS
2023
19 February
Heathrow is stepping up its industry-leading carbon-cutting programme for a fifth consecutive year with an ambitious target to go 2% beyond the UK’s 3.6% SAF mandate in 2026. Combined, this would see up to 5.6% of all aviation fuel used at Heathrow to be SAF, equating to around 350,000 tonnes, backed by over £80 million…
20 February
UKGBC has launched the Framework for a Nature Positive Built Environment, providing the sector long-needed clarity on how to translate the global ambition to halt and reverse nature loss into practical, scalable action. The launch comes at a moment of escalating urgency. The UK Government’s National Security Assessment has identified biodiversity loss and ecosystem breakdown…
20 February
FirstGroup has been named among the world’s top performing companies when it comes to sustainability and protecting the environment. The bus and rail company has again been recognised by three influential corporate sustainability assessments. This year, FirstGroup has increased its overall score from last year in the S&P Sustainability Yearbook, securing its place among the top…
27 February
Wales has taken another huge step forward in tackling the nature and climate emergencies after the Senedd passed landmark environmental legislation. The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill establishes a new framework for environmental protection, creating an independent watchdog and empowering Welsh Ministers to set legally binding biodiversity targets. Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate…
27 February
Go-Ahead, the operator of the largest zero-emission bus fleet in the UK, has reached 1,000 zero-emission buses at Go-Ahead London. The 1,000th bus was charged by Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor, Transport and Mete Coban, MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy. The zero-emission buses at Go-Ahead London will cut carbon emissions by around 60,000 tonnes…
27 February
The LEGO Group has announced an expansion of its carbon removal portfolio, as it continues to assess how quality carbon removal actions can help address larger global climate goals. Building on earlier carbon removal commitments, the LEGO Group will invest an additional DKK 18 million to four carbon removal projects in partnership with Climate Impact…
27 February
OVO is moving beyond residential energy with the launch of a new end-to-end solar PV installation service for commercial properties. The new commercial offering builds on OVO’s growing network of trusted local solar installers. By working with regional partners, the service not only helps businesses cut bills but also supports skilled jobs and supply chains…