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SFI funding gives England’s farming transition a constrained restart now. Defra has confirmed £240m for new Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements.
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GHG Protocol faces renewed scrutiny after a board resignation. The dispute raises governance questions around carbon accounting standards used in corporate climate reporting.
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EV charging could become a major UK growth sector. ChargeUK and LCP Delta say stable ZEV rules are needed to unlock investment, jobs, and infrastructure.
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CDP has added ocean disclosure to its reporting platform. The 2026 questionnaire will cover ocean-related risks, dependencies, supply chain engagement, targets, and board oversight.
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The FCA wants simpler climate reporting for investment products. The regulator says replacing detailed product-level TCFD reports could save investment companies around £20m a year.
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Companies are reducing ESG claims despite losing commercial opportunities nationally. New research says greenhushing is rising as leaders fear regulatory, reputational, and public scrutiny.
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Climate reporting reform could cut costs for investment managers annually. The FCA wants simpler investor-facing climate-risk information to replace detailed TCFD product reports.
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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.