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Natural Habitat has rebranded to sharpen its public mission further. The Suffolk charity said a new identity by WMH&I is already helping fundraising and engagement as it works to connect more communities with conservation and sustainable land-use.
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Bureau Veritas acquires UK sustainability firms to enhance services. The acquisitions aim to bolster its sustainable building and infrastructure capabilities in the UK, aligning with its LEAP | 28 Strategy.
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Biodiversify has published a practical guide for corporate nature strategy. The 22-page document draws on input from major companies and biodiversity professionals to help sustainability teams translate nature risk into board-level decisions.
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Position Green unveils ROI Calculator for decarbonisation investment analysis. The new tool helps companies measure financial and emissions impact, offering metrics like ROI, NPV, and payback period. It supports decision-making by linking environmental impact to business value.
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EY launches blueprint to integrate sustainability into enterprise strategy. The EY Sustainable Operating Blueprint provides a roadmap for embedding sustainability across organisations, moving beyond isolated efforts. It aims to unlock innovation and resilience as a strategic value driver.
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NatWest eases lending restrictions amid energy security pressures. The bank has relaxed its fossil fuel lending policies, reflecting increased energy security concerns and shifting national priorities despite global climate goals.
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President Trump and the EPA repeal Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. The 2009 finding enabled regulation of emissions from carbon-heavy industries. Its repeal may save $1.3 trillion but removes regulatory authority, sparking criticism from environmental groups.
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Major grid investment promises jobs and economic security. A £34bn programme to modernise the UK’s electricity grid could unlock £194bn in economic value by 2040 and support an additional 92,000 jobs annually, according to new modelling by Arup and Cambridge Econometrics.
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Strong ESG performance supports international R&D expansion and innovation outcomes. New academic research suggests companies with credible environmental, social, and governance records are better positioned to build overseas research operations, attract partners, and access global innovation ecosystems.
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UK organisations face mounting difficulty proving AI’s environmental impact. New research shows enterprises remain confident in AI’s sustainability potential, but lack the emissions data required to evidence progress against environmental targets.