
Businesses including GSK, Decathlon, and Waitrose are deepening their focus on biodiversity as conservation consultancy Biodiversify joins the Nature & Biodiversity Peer Group, a global network of more than 240 companies advancing corporate action on nature.

Holcim and 44.01 launch UAE CO2 storage pilot project. The initiative aims to capture and mineralise CO2 from cement production, addressing a major source of emissions. It marks a significant step in decarbonising the construction sector and advancing sustainable practices.

Fervo Energy secures $462 million for geothermal projects expansion. The funding supports Utah’s Cape Station project and other initiatives, with new and returning investors including Google and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Fervo aims to meet surging clean energy demand with its innovative solutions.

Pharmacy2U becomes the UK’s only online pharmacy to hold B Corp status. The certification recognises the Leeds-based company’s social and environmental commitments and strong performance in customer wellbeing, employee engagement, and governance.

Three in four disabled UK shoppers face digital barriers. New AccessiWay research shows accessibility issues are driving customers away during key sales periods, with calls for stronger regulation and inclusion on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Bryt Energy’s new Birmingham office has earned SKA Silver certification. Located at Bruntwood SciTech’s Cornerblock, the workspace was designed with sustainability and employee wellbeing in mind — from recycled materials to energy-efficient systems — marking a key step in the company’s long-term environmental strategy.

Data security tops tech priorities for 47% of organisations. Softcat’s latest Business Tech Report reveals a strong focus on cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT as businesses prepare for 2026’s digital challenges.

EV salary sacrifice delivers measurable benefits for both employees and employers. Thom Groot, CEO of The Electric Car Scheme, argues that the upcoming autumn Budget must preserve this crucial incentive — one that is helping middle-income families access affordable electric transport and driving real progress towards net zero.

Crédit Agricole sets ambitious sustainable finance targets for 2028. The Paris-based bank aims for a 90/10 green-brown ratio, facilitating €240 billion in transition financing and achieving €1 billion in sustainable finance revenues by 2028.

Energy jargon is emerging as a new cost pressure for UK SMEs. Research from Valda Energy shows that more than half of small businesses struggle to understand key terms — a knowledge gap now linked to higher billing confusion and increased payment risks.