The return of supersonic flight. Climate and environmental challenges (Transport and Environment)
Since the retirement of the Concorde in the early 2000’s supersonic flight has been off the agenda. Several companies have
Category: Environment
Climate Disclosure Standards Board – Europe’s largest listed companies falling short in environmental and climate-related disclosures
CDSB reviewed the 2019 environmental and climate-related disclosures of Europe’s 50 largest listed companies with a combined market capitalisation of US$4.3
Google says it won’t build AI tools for oil and gas drillers
Google has distinguished itself from other cloud computing powerhouses such as Amazon and Microsoft by refusing to provide any further
Oxford Energy Forum – Decarbonisation Pathways for Oil and Gas
In the latest quarterly energy report, the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies looks at the emissions pathways for the oil
Transport & Environment 2019 annual report
Transport and Environment’s 2019 Annual Report is a really good read and it looks great too. If you interested in
PATHWAY TO PARIS EARTH DAY 50
There is only so much doom and gloom to go around. Let’s rejoice and share the wonders of this world
UK electricity demand declines – COVID19 effect or a broader indicator of a flat-lining economy
The dramatic decline in electricity usage in the UK underlines the scale of the economic downturn. Since March 7th, the
Can the record drop in CO2 emissions in 2020 give us the impetus for change?
There has been widespread coverage in the press this week of the drop in fossil fuel consumption and related CO2
Consultation on the renewed sustainable finance strategy (EU)
The EU’s consultation period for it’s sustainable finance strategy has been extended to the 15th July 2020. All citizens, Member
EU to become climate-neutral by 2050
The EU’s “Green Deal” sets out a pathway for the EU to become climate-neutral by 2050. What’s been agreed so
Coronavirus could trigger biggest fall in carbon emissions since World War Two (Reuters)
“Even if there is a decline in emissions in 2020, let’s say 10% or 20%, it’s not negligible, it’s important,
Banking on Climate Change – Fossil Fuel Finance Report 2020
“New Report Reveals Global Banks Funneled $2.7 Trillion into Fossil Fuels Since Paris Climate Agreement, with Financing on the Rise
SustainAbility – What’s next for sustainable business?
SustainAbility has published its key trends in ESG for 2020. This decade is viewed as the “decade of action” with
UN Sustainable Development Goals – Ambition
United Nations SDG Ambition is an initiative that has been created to challenge companies to raise their level of ambition
WEF – Global Risks Report 2020
It’s notable that since the financial crisis in 2008, there has been a clear shift in weighting in terms of
The Production Gap 2019
The latest UN environment programme report on the gap between fossil fuel production and safe levels of consumption, to limit
UNEP – Global Emissions gap 2019
The tenth edition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report makes for sobering reading. Despite mounting scientific evidence and political
Alliance of World Scientists – Warning of a Climate Emergency
The conclusions of a recent report from a group of scientists on the warning of a climate emergency rings a
Energy Efficiency 2019
“In 2018, primary energy intensity – an important indicator of how much energy is used by the global economy –
How Often Do 100-Year Floods Actually Occur?
Read more about the risks and increased likelihood of 100 year floods here…
UN – The Heat is On (Climate Change Report)
“I want to hear about how we are going to stop the increase in emissions by 2020, and dramatically reduce
FT – This energy plan could have a dramatic impact
“On my first day as president, I will sign an executive order that puts a total moratorium on all new
Investors launch new solutions for climate action targeting blue carbon, clean energy access, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable cities in developing countries
The solutions target four focus areas in climate mitigation and adaptation: blue carbon in marine and coastal ecosystems; sustainable agriculture
EIA projects global energy-related CO2 emissions will increase through 2050
The EIA report forecasts CO2 emissions on a business-as-usual basis. If we want to have any change of meeting the
Biomimicry – “Conscious Emulation of Nature’s Genius”
If you are interested in learning more about biomimicry and how it can be applied in business, science and society,
iNaturalist – contribute to science
With a simple photo from your phone you can now contribute to discovering new species, assessing biodiversity and breeding and
Banktrack – Citigroup cancels financing of Indonesian food giant Indofood over palm oil labor abuses
Citigroup has canceled all financing to Indonesian food giant and agribusiness company Indofood (INDF:IJ) following the company’s ousting from the
Seminal Sustainability Book – Limits to Growth (Free Download)
The seminal book – the limits to growth. A must read for anyone interested in climate change, sustainability or ecology.