
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Greener business travel depends on better systems, not individual effort. Sophie Fleming, Global Head of Trainline Business, argues SMEs need simpler, rail-first booking tools and clearer emissions data to turn sustainability goals into everyday travel decisions.

EHL has joined the B Corp movement by achieving certification. The hospitality business school says the milestone should reinforce its sustainability agenda and shape how future leaders are taught to balance service, governance, and long-term value.

Strong ESG performance can materially reduce tourism companies’ failure risk. New research links stronger ESG scores to lower earnings volatility and better survival odds across the sector.