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Commercial woodland investment is facing sharper scrutiny over biodiversity impacts. The Todrig dispute highlights tensions between tax-efficient natural assets, commercial forestry, carbon claims, and local ecological protection.
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Carmakers are seeking more time before tougher EV trade rules. Industry groups warn local battery supply chains cannot yet meet UK-EU origin thresholds due on 1 January 2027, raising fresh questions over electric vehicle investment, costs, and competitiveness.
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DEScycle has secured major grant funding for metals recovery infrastructure. The UK company has received more than €10m in confirmed non-dilutive support from European and UK innovation programmes.
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Lovell Renew Central has appointed Andy Webster as commercial lead. The move follows a 27% increase in staff over 12 months, as the refurbishment and retrofit specialist expands its Midlands project pipeline.
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The UK net zero economy has passed a new threshold. New analysis says it generated £105bn in gross value added last year and supported 1.1 million jobs.
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SGS has launched Sami to sharpen business carbon reporting workflows. The platform brings emissions data, analytics, and action planning into one system as organisations seek more reliable carbon management.
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Europe’s biggest listed companies face a widening futureproofing deficit today. A new DAX-AEX benchmark says environmental and social costs continue to weigh heavily on long-term value across some of the continent’s largest businesses.
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Employee gifting has become a visible test of corporate values. Louise Doyle argues that thoughtful, lower-waste recognition can reinforce ESG commitments, improve trust, and help retention.
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Misalignment between founders and investors can derail social innovation ventures. Durham researchers say better long-term coordination, not just early capital, is critical to keeping impact ventures on track.
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Opus Technology secures B Corp status after a three-year process. The certification adds formal external validation to its ESG programme across operations, people policies, and environmental management.