ESG
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SSEN Transmission secures £1bn green loan
SSEN Transmission secures £1bn loan for Scottish grid upgrades. The £1bn green loan, backed by an £800m UK National Wealth Fund guarantee, will finance four major transmission projects in northern Scotland, supporting 3,400 jobs and enhancing energy security.
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Fast-growth UK companies face heightened HMRC scrutiny: it’s time to act
HMRC is intensifying its scrutiny of fast growing UK companies. Francesca Titus, barrister and white-collar crime partner at McGuireWoods, warns that expanding enforcement powers, AI-led investigations, and new criminal offences are raising the stakes. For scale-ups, proactive compliance is now essential — before HMRC comes knocking.
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Canada plans sustainable investment taxonomy for 2026
Canada appoints institute to develop sustainable investment taxonomy. The Canadian government has tasked the Canadian Climate Institute with creating a taxonomy for green and transition investments, expected to be released by 2026, to guide companies and investors in sustainable finance.
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DHL inks emissions deal with Air France KLM
DHL Global Forwarding expands sustainability efforts with new AFKLMP deal. The agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo focuses on emissions reduction rights to aid DHL’s air freight decarbonisation. It builds on a 2022 partnership, aiming to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel adoption and enhance digital verification.
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UK workers favour time off over Christmas parties
Only one in ten UK employees prioritise the office party. New research from Moonpig for Business finds that most employees would prefer time off or thoughtful gifts over festive celebrations, with one in five admitting that workplace gift swaps often lead to awkward or inappropriate moments.
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Nordea AM hires two sustainable investing managers
Nordea Asset Management appoints two new portfolio managers. The appointments join its Sustainable Thematic Team, which manages over €18 billion across various climate and impact strategies.
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Holcim and 44.01 launch CO2 capture project
Holcim and 44.01 launch UAE CO2 storage pilot project. The initiative aims to capture and mineralise CO2 from cement production, addressing a major source of emissions. It marks a significant step in decarbonising the construction sector and advancing sustainable practices.
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Root canals over Christmas cheer: UK workers dread the office party
Nearly one in three UK workers would rather have root canal work than attend their office Christmas party. A new survey by Sunny, a charity tackling loneliness and workplace disconnection, suggests the office bash has become symbolic of a deeper malaise in employee engagement across the UK workforce.
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Fervo Energy raises $462m with major backing
Fervo Energy secures $462 million for geothermal projects expansion. The funding supports Utah’s Cape Station project and other initiatives, with new and returning investors including Google and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Fervo aims to meet surging clean energy demand with its innovative solutions.
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Disabled consumers still face barriers, new BDF data shows
Over a third of disabled consumers say their experience would improve if staff had a greater understanding of disability. New Business Disability Forum research highlights persistent barriers in product access, customer service, and design — and calls on companies to turn inclusion into a strategic advantage.