UN initiative brings Asia-Pacific countries together on transport emissions The Regional Cooperation Mechanism on Low Carbon Transport brings together governments across Asia and the Pacific to cut emissions from freight […]
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British pork sector reports 18% carbon footprint reduction since 2008 The UK pork industry has published a new environmental roadmap showing significant progress on emissions reduction. Between 2008 and 2023,
Major US retailer commits to verified sustainable cotton supply chains Walmart has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and partnered with Regenagri to strengthen its sustainable cotton sourcing. The retailer
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Zero-emission HGV adoption falls to 0.9% despite £1 billion government funding New data reveals a stark picture for the UK freight sector. Zero-emission vehicles now account for just 0.9% of
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Colombia hosts first global conference on fossil fuel phase-out Santa Marta in Colombia became the location for the First International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels between
Santa Marta Conference Calls for Fossil Fuel Exclusion in Policy Read More »
Coffee industry launches first comprehensive mapping project to track deforestation Seven major coffee companies have joined forces to create the first publicly accessible map of global coffee production areas. The
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Real-time data platforms replace spreadsheet sustainability UK businesses are replacing fragmented spreadsheets with integrated monitoring systems that track emissions, resource consumption, and environmental impact continuously. This shift transforms sustainability from
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India and South Korea establish bilateral carbon trading framework India and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. This creates a formal
India and South Korea Sign Carbon Trading Agreement Read More »
HMRC appeals tribunal decision on EV charging VAT rates The UK tax authority has filed an appeal against a February 2026 tribunal ruling that would cut VAT on certain public
HMRC Appeals Tribunal Ruling to Cut Public EV Charging VAT to 5% Read More »
Major organisations form alliance to set environmental standards for AI infrastructure Nine organisations from property, sustainability and finance sectors have formed the Greening AI Data Centres Coalition. The group aims
Greening AI Data Centres Coalition Launched Read More »
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