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EU companies want stricter sustainability standards, survey finds

A new survey shows that most European businesses support stronger sustainability reporting and due diligence rules than those proposed under the EU’s “Omnibus” simplification...
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Powering competition: what the government’s energy plans mean for energy-intensive businesses

Nathan Bend, Strategic Account Manager at Sustainable Energy First explains why the Modern Industrial Strategy has concrete benefits.The UK government’s Modern Industrial Strategy sets...
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Is water the next target for disclosures to investors?

Investor demand for information about corporate risks relating to water has more than doubled since last year, according to an organisation that sets international...
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Norse power: How University of York slashed the carbon footprint of its Viking supercomputer

When the University of York needed to replace its ageing Viking supercomputer, a shift to Scandinavia may not have been the obvious choice. We...
Industry voice: 3 policy changes manufacturers need to navigate the energy trilemma

Industry voice: 3 policy changes manufacturers need to navigate the energy trilemma

In a guest post, Robert Fell, chief executive of the Metal Packaging Manufacturers’ Association (MPMA) shares his view on what industry needs from government...
Supermarkets call for the government to lift the policy barrier to regulation for renewables – saying net zero by 2050 could be unachievable

Supermarkets call for removal of barriers surrounding renewables investment

Supermarkets are calling for the government to lift the policy barrier to regulation for renewables – saying that otherwise the government’s goal of reaching...
Government announced: £12bn “Ten Point Plan” to achieve Green Industrial Revolution & its 2050 net zero target. Ambitious or falling short?

The new “Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution”: ambitious or falling short?

The new “Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution”: ambitious or falling short? Last night the government announced a £12bn “Ten Point Plan” to...

The ‘people first’ approach: Talking energy with Ibstock plc’s Michael McGowan

The ‘people first’ approach: Talking energy with Ibstock plc’s Michael McGowan The UK’s energy intensive industries face a wide range of efficiency challenges, but the...

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