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LEED v5 introduces new benchmarks for global building projects. The U.S. Green Building Council has launched LEED v5 certification, aligning with global decarbonisation goals. It offers updated tools to simplify project planning and integration, enhancing sustainability and market standards.
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Reeves’s pre-Budget speech sent uneasy ripples through politics and business. The language of optimism has given way to fiscal realism, and while markets have steadied, many now question whether the government can hold public confidence through restraint.
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Marks & Spencer forecasts cyber attack costs to reach £136m. The company, impacted earlier this year, anticipates recovery by spring 2024. Despite the attack, M&S expects profits to align with last year’s figures in the coming six months.
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Position Green acquires Factlines to enhance sustainability platform. The acquisition aims to bolster Position Green’s comprehensive sustainability platform, integrating supply chain transparency and human rights due diligence capabilities to meet growing corporate and regulatory demands….
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Think tanks urge tax reform to boost productivity and fairness. A coalition of think tanks has proposed sweeping tax reforms aimed at enhancing productivity and fairness. The report calls for rationalising the tax system and suggests changes such as abolishing stamp duty and adjusting council tax valuations.
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Apollo to acquire a 50% stake in Hornsea 3 wind farm. Global investment manager Apollo will invest $6.5 billion to acquire half of the UK’s Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm from Ørsted, enhancing its renewable energy portfolio and supporting UK energy transition….
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Engie and Apple sign a renewable energy agreement in Italy. Engie will develop 173 MW of solar and wind capacity in southern Italy, with Apple receiving 80% of the output. This project supports Apple’s sustainability goals….
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Denominator acquires Equileap to enhance human capital data offerings. The acquisition aims to create a leader in human capital data, integrating Equileap’s gender equality metrics with Denominator’s comprehensive database, serving major global asset managers….
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US State Attorneys General challenge EU sustainability regulations. Sixteen Attorneys General have urged major US companies to disregard EU sustainability laws, citing potential legal risks in the US. The initiative is part of a broader push against ESG regulations….
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Apollo Funds invests $6.5 billion in Hornsea 3 wind project. The investment will fund a 50% stake in the world’s largest offshore wind project, boosting UK energy security and supporting net-zero targets while providing power to over 3 million homes.
