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One-third of global chip production is at drought risk. A new PwC report warns that climate-driven copper disruption could impact 32% of semiconductor capacity by 2035, with supply chains for electronics, cars, and clean energy facing compounding exposure as water-stressed mines falter.
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The Aldbrough Hydrogen Pathfinder secures UK planning consent milestone. ERM has facilitated planning consent for the UK’s inaugural hydrogen-to-power project, advancing the country’s clean energy goals and establishing a foundation for a comprehensive low-carbon hydrogen network.
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EU Commission simplifies Taxonomy rules to ease company burdens. The new measures reduce reporting requirements and exempt non-material activities, effective from 2026, to streamline sustainability reporting within the EU’s sustainable finance framework….
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A new study finds biosolutions could create 604,000 European jobs. The Amsterdam Data Collective report, commissioned by Novonesis, outlines how bio-based technologies could unlock €133 billion in value for the EU and UK by 2035, but warns that policy reform is critical for global competitiveness.
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Mars launches $250 million fund for sustainability innovation. The Mars Sustainability Investment Fund aims to support solutions addressing sustainability challenges in agriculture, ingredients, and packaging, while the company progresses towards its goal to halve carbon emissions by 2030….
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UK local authorities increase climate projects despite budget constraints. Nearly half report financial hurdles, with £67 billion identified for climate initiatives. A new CDP report highlights the importance of local actions amid projected GDP declines due to climate disruptions.
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UK aims for 45,000 jobs with new wind strategy. The Onshore Wind Strategy seeks to reverse stagnation, creating skilled jobs and expanding wind capacity by 2030. It includes measures for faster development, community funding, and industry collaboration.
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Phlair and Carbon Removal to build Norway’s first DAC facility. The Øygarden project aims to remove 60,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, scaling to 500,000 tonnes, using DAC technology powered by solar energy, enhancing Europe’s carbon management capabilities….
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Mental health support is now a critical issue for employers. Onebright’s Alison Bromley examines the economic and strategic imperatives behind effective workplace mental health provision — making the business case for investing in employee wellbeing and showing why organisations cannot afford to treat mental health as optional.
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JPMorgan’s Kinexys tests blockchain to tokenize carbon credits. The initiative seeks to address standardization and transparency issues in the voluntary carbon market, partnering with S&P Global Commodity Insights, EcoRegistry, and the International Carbon Registry to facilitate credit tokenization….