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At COP29, experts discussed contrail-related climate impacts, emphasizing data-driven flight path adjustments to reduce greenhouse effects. This emerging strategy complements Sustainable Aviation Fuels, supporting aviation's shift toward sustainability.

The Environment Agency is the UK Administrator of ESOS and the initial compliance period runs from 17 July 2014 to 5 December 2015.

On November 15, 2021, the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) moved to progress the British government's aim of making the U.K. the world's "first net zero-aligned financial centre"...

On July 5, an industry-led working group convened by the UK's financial regulator published a draft voluntary code of conduct for ESG data and ratings providers (the Code).

Researchers from the Leibniz Institute and University of Potsdam identified 18 fungal strains capable of efficiently degrading polymers, including challenging plastics like polyethylene, without requiring sugars or pre-treatments. This discovery advances efforts toward plastic recycling through biodegradation.

The United States Department of Justice has announced that Daimler will have to set up a recall and repair program to remove all defeat devices from the affected vehicles...

The UK's former Energy Minister, Chris Skidmore MP, has conducted an independent review of the UK government's Net Zero Strategy. The strategy seeks to ensure that the UK reduces its greenhouse...

Nature-based solutions are evolving from grant-dependent conservation projects into structured infrastructure investments with contracted cashflows. As mandatory regulatory frameworks create durable demand and institutional investors recognize NbS as both a climate solution and portfolio risk hedge, this emerging asset class is attracting unprecedented capital attention.

In June 2022, the Northern Territory Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) released a consultation draft of the Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Chain of Responsibility) Bill 2022 (NT) (Bill).

At the end of December 2023, the Environment Agency published its proposed monitoring plan for packaging producer responsibility for 2024.

Shepherd and Wedderburn were delighted to attend The Royal Highland Show this year, Scotland's premier agricultural event showcasing the best of Scottish farming and rural life.

In December 2023, the SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) published a ‘net-zero insurance standard' industry brief for underwriting portfolios.

Chemically synthesised crop protection molecules (think: pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides) developed in the 20th century underpinned the increases in crop yield...

As part of World Cleanup Day this year, the Green Series is taking a look at how we can reduce the size of landfills.

The UK government's decision to rollback and delay policy commitments designed to help achieve net zero by 2050 will be challenged in the High Court later this year.

Environmental, social and governance issues have risen in importance for many reasons and investors have now adopted ESG into the investment process.