Results for February, 2022
Daily Media Briefing
February 14, 2022- Big banks fund fossil fuels despite net-zero pledge
- Coca-Cola to increase the use of reusable bottles
- Renewables to provide grid stability services in UK
- UK university pension fund tracks emissions goals
- Green fuels to replace diesel use in Indian farms
A just transition rests on effective policy frameworks for upskilling globally
February 14, 2022 The Just Transition Declaration focuses on skills and commitment to supporting more vulnerable communities in developing countries. However, support is needed globally, and think tanks are calling on the UK Government to drive green jobs in the UK. Read more >
Larry Fink falls short on making the just transition link
February 14, 2022 Larry Fink’s annual letter to CEOs, argues that fossil fuels are needed in a transition to a climate-neutral economy, but he has been criticised for seemingly missing the essential need to support a just transition. Read more >
Asia’s informal workers cannot be left behind in the green transition
February 14, 2022 Without clear planning and guidelines, vulnerable communities in Asia are at risk of being left behind during the green transition. Read more >
Daily Media Briefing
February 11, 2022- Glass Lewis launces new ESG scores and data feature
- Morningstar cuts 1,200 funds from its ‘sustainable’ list
- Large retailers drop suppliers over ESG concerns
- New framework helps monitor sector decarbonisation
- Major breakthrough reached on nuclear fusion energy
Daily Media Briefing
February 10, 2022- The price of trading carbon markets continues to skyrocket
- EU funds new blockchain supply chain tracking scheme
- Businesses failing to engage suppliers on emissions targets
- ‘Loophole’ allows deforestation on soya farms in Amazon
- Government moves to accelerate renewables roll out
Daily Media Briefing
February 09, 2022- Sustainability consulting market projected to double by 2027
- UK ships set to switch from diesel generators to electricity
- Italy makes protecting environment part of Constitution
- UK grid trials pilot to reduce household energy usage
- Microplastic pollution in oceans on track to rise for decades
Daily Media Briefing
February 08, 2022- Make UK employers report ethnicity pay gap, MPs tell ministers
- Youth in developing nations more “green conscious” than peers
- Four in every €10 of European fund assets now marketed as 'sustainable'
- USDA to spend $1 billion to promote climate-friendly agriculture
- Rising cost of living leaves 4.7m Britons struggling to feed themselves
Daily Media Briefing
February 07, 2022- Tech giants targeted in harmful content crackdown
- European oil facilities hit by disruptive cyber-attacks
- World’s biggest firms failing over net-zero claims
- EU plans to ban use of synthetic pesticides in parks
- Methane curbs to 'ultra-emitters' may save USD billions
Daily Media Briefing
February 04, 2022- Ofwat urged to make water firms prioritise environmental protection
- Waitrose and Lidl top list of eco-friendly UK supermarkets
- Energy prices in UK soar as gas industry sees record profits
- Green bond markets tops $500bn for first time in 2021
- Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon hits January record