The first ever wide-scale benchmark on companies’ human rights policies, processes and practices has the support 80 investors. The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) announced today that...
Serious concerns about human rights have been raised over the Don Sahong Dam. The United Nations Special Procedures has detailed concerns over the controversial dam under...
The leading international tyre manufacturer, Michelin Group, has announced a zero deforestation natural rubber procurement policy. The policy is based on the High Carbon Stock (HCS)...
The Bristol Community Energy Fund is offering grants to projects that focus on energy in local communities. Grants of up to £10,000 are available to projects...
WWF has commissioned new research, published today, which focuses on green bonds. The research highlights the complexity that surrounds green bonds, commenting on the proliferation of...
Action on Hearing Loss has stepped in to take over more services since another company went into administration in December last year. The national charity headquartered...
Researchers have successfully trialled a new carbon capture storage (CSS) project in Iceland. CSS is a way of storing carbon dioxide (CO2) gas to tackle climate...
The European Commission has published the proposal for approval of the Paris Agreement today. The proposal has been printed a month earlier than initially scheduled, highlighting...
The winners of this year’s Big Venture Challenge have been revealed today. Big Venture Challenge (BVC) recognises those who are tackling the problems we face as a...
The International Festival for Business 2016 (IFB2016) starts today in Liverpool. The GREAT Britain Campaign’s showcase, which will include exhibits from UK innovation, creativity and design...
Today is World Meat Free Day, a day to explore new plant-based foods and learn about the impact of meat on the environment and our health....
Polly Courtice, who founded the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, is set to be made a Dame. The news came as the Birthday Honours list was...
A new and unique way to store carbon dioxide (CO2) gas and tackle climate change has been a success. Researches pumped CO2 into the volcanic rock...
The 2016 Ashden Awards took place last night at a prestigious ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London. The Ashden Awards recognise and celebrate innovation...
The Co-operative Bank has published an overview of the Bank’s commitment to its extended Ethical Policy. In its Values and Ethics Report, the Co-operative Bank demonstrates...