Why tech companies are buying solar and wind power for data centres Training and running AI systems requires staggering amounts of electricity. In 2023, data centres consumed 4.4% of all […]
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Schneider Electric closes five-year sustainability program with 862 million tonnes of customer carbon savings French energy technology firm Schneider Electric has completed its Schneider Sustainability Impact program for 2021 to
Major carbon capture investment strengthens UK supply chains The East Coast Cluster has awarded more than £1.5 billion in contracts to British businesses. This represents a significant commitment to carbon
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Global taxonomy systems now guide sustainable investment decisions A new Oxford University study has mapped 50 sustainable finance taxonomies worldwide. These frameworks classify which business activities count as environmentally or
Mapping Sustainable Finance Taxonomies: Key Insights for UK Businesses Read More »
Renewable energy passes 50% in UK electricity mix Wind, solar and biomass together supplied more than half of all electricity flowing through the UK grid during the first week of
This Week in Climate News: Renewables Surge in the UK Read More »
Iran conflict triggers renewed debate over EU carbon market resilience The EU Emissions Trading System faces its most serious political challenge in years. Energy prices have surged following US and
EU Emissions Trading System Under Pressure: Key Concerns and Implications Read More »
A trade agreement linking commerce to climate commitments The European Union and Australia concluded negotiations on their Free Trade Agreement in March 2026. This agreement marks a significant shift in
What Does the EU-Australia Trade Deal Mean for the Climate? Read More »
France adds security and supply chain tests to solar auctions France has launched a 12 GW renewable energy tender round that includes cybersecurity checks and sustainability criteria for solar projects.
France’s New Requirements for Solar Tenders: Cybersecurity and Sustainability Read More »
Steel furnace closures push UK emissions to historic low UK greenhouse gas emissions dropped to approximately 367 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025. This represents a 2%
UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fell by 2% in 2025 Read More »
Commission proposes changes to ETS buffer system The European Commission has proposed changes to how the EU Emissions Trading System manages its reserve of carbon allowances. The proposal, announced on
EU Commission Reforms ETS Carbon Market Amid Industry Pressure Read More »
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