Two submissions to the Law Commission on fiduciary duty say the law gives investment trustees the ability to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. However,...
The government has boosted local renewable energy projects with the unveiling of a £10m fund to help communities generate their own power, saving money and cutting...
The government has unveiled a £10m fund set up to help communities generate their own power through shared ownership renewables projects. Communities in England will receive...
Despite improvements, major pension schemes still need to make progress when it comes to responsible investment, a new league table compiled by the charity ShareAction shows....
The marine renewable energy industry in the south-west of England has received a considerable boost, with £535,000 committed for a number of projects in the area. ...
Former environment minister Lord Rooker has said that planting more trees in the UK could prevent floods, as their roots would help trap excess water. He...
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the 18 finalists for the 2014 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The event includes some of the highest...
An area of land the size of Brazil is threatened with degradation, if the world’s current unsustainable land use continues, according to a new major report...
Russian energy giant Gazprom and textiles firm Gap have been named as the worst businesses for human rights and environment violations at the annual Public Eye...
Some of Britain’s most expensive homes – including those in such desirable London boroughs as Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster – are among the worst for wasting energy...
David Cameron has been roundly criticised by campaigners for his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Friday morning, in which he urged the...
Only one scientific paper out of 2,258 published in 2013 contested man’s contribution to climate change, according to new research by a US academic. Dr James...
Nesta, a charity that gives innovative ideas a platform, has announced its first social investments, totalling over £2m. The organisation has also predicted that social investment...
Investment website Motley Fool has highlighted the importance and benefits of long-term thinking and considering ethical values when make financial decisions. In an article, the organisation...
A start-up company in the US has said that it may be able to address one of the biggest problems facing renewable energy, as it begins...