Glasgow unveils new Green Deal, sets 2030 as date for Net-Zero
Glasgow City Council has launched its new draft Green Deal, which sets a target of achieving net-zero by 2030, and lays out the framework for economic recovery post-pandemic - with…
UK Treasury reaches £16bn in net-zero funding through Green Gilt scheme
The UK Treasury has announced the second iteration of its Green Gilt bond has been successfully sold for £6bn, bringing total funding for projects accelerating the net-zero transition to £16bn.…
ExxonMobil to Expand Carbon Capture Capacity at Wyoming facility
American multinational ExxonMobil yesterday (21 October) announced it had started the process to begin expanding its carbon capture and storage (CCS) capacity at LaBarge - its Wyoming-based facility. According to…
Rio Tinto announces New Target to Halve Carbon Emissions by 2030
On Wednesday this week (20 October), mining major Rio Tinto unveiled its new, ambitious climate targets that include spending $7.5bn on curbing its emissions, with the intention of halving its…
allplants Secures $52M in Largest Ever Series B For a European Plant-Based Brand
Allplants, the UK ‘chef-to-customer’ service, has raised a record-breaking £38 million Series B funding round. The company has seen three consecutive years of triple-digit revenue growth. This represents the biggest…
Germany Reduces Renewable Power Fees To Ease Burden Of Energy Bills
By reducing the surcharge that helps fund renewable energy in the country, Germany is looking to ease the pressure on consumers from high energy bills. This will be reduced by…
Commentary: Compostable Produce Packaging Adds Shelf Life and Sustainability
The compostable packaging company Tipo partnered with Fresh Harvest to provide microperforated compostable bags that extend product shelf life versus standard plastic bags. Reference: https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/compostable-produce-packaging-adds-shelf-life-and-sustainability
Commentary: Coldplay Announces Sustainable Tour
Coldplay announced a new, environmentally responsible tour, cutting direct emissions 50% compared to their latest tour in 2016-17. Source: https://sustainability.coldplay.com/
Commentary: Actors and Activists Including Owen Wilson & Woody Harrelson Invest in California’s Abbot’s Butcher
Plant-based producer Abbot’s Butcher closed a Series A funding round, where renowned actors Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson participated. Reference: https://vegconomist.com/investments-acquisitions/actors-and-activists-including-owen-wilson-woody-harrelson-invest-in-californias-abbots-butcher/
Stora Enso sets ambitious goal of 100% regenerative solutions by 2050 and announces new 2030 sustainability targets
STORA ENSO OYJ INVESTOR NEWS 20 October 2021 at 8:29 EEST Stora Enso’s ambition is to offer 100% regenerative products and solutions by 2050. By adopting a regenerative stance, Stora…
Stora Enso Launches New Fluff Pulp Grade With Lower Carbon Footprint
STORA ENSO OYJ PRESS RELEASE 21 October 2021 at 9:00 EEST Stora Enso has introduced the newest addition to its NaturaFluff pulp product portfolio, NaturaFluff Eco by Stora Enso. NaturaFluff…
5 Mins With..Ryan Worsley, CTO at iov42
Founded in 2016, iov42 is a blockchain-based platform that digitises the processes of a business - envisioned as a way to ensure supply chain transparency and create a culture of…