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Regulating right: Green growth and a blue planet not red tape
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency discusses why now is the perfect time to re-examine approaches to regulation to deliver a thriving natural environment.
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The Net-Zero Strategy: The Good, the Bad and the Untimely
Tuesday 19 October was a monumental day for green policy, with the Net-Zero Strategy, the Heat and Buildings Strategy and the Treasury's Net-Zero Review all laying the foundations for a previously unimaginable road to decarbonisation. It is the strategy the Government needs, but not the one the green economy deserves.
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Moving further, faster, towards a future-proofed food sector
Recurring extreme weather events and the latest research, have all served to highlight that climate change is the biggest threat facing our planet and the species that live here. World Food Day can bring to life the role the sector can play in combatting this threat.
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Time to build our infrastructure on green foundations
Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive of the Global Cement and Concrete Association discusses the sectors road to net-zero emissions.
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Why planet over profit is best for business
Fresh Prep Co-Founder Dhruv Sood discusses how a planet approach to business is not only the right thing to do, but is the only way of achieving a sustainable economy.
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How businesses can help in the fight against climate change
For many organisations, the impact of Covid-19 has been catastrophic. No matter the industry, the pandemic presented a real and immediate challenge, meaning issues, such as sustainability, were pushed down the list of priorities for many businesses, argues Boris Manev, head of sustainability and government affairs at Epson Europe.
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From Climate Week to COP26: Three ways we'll get it done
Dentsu International's chief sustainability officer Anna Lungley reflects back on Climate Week and how corporates can build momentum on sustainability as COP26 approaches.
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What does a sustainable future in on-demand delivery look like?
Glovo's head of social impact and sustainability Sébastien Pellion, how logistics, manufacturing and transport will need to converge on new sustainability solutions to appease the demand of consumers.
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The science is clear: Both climate adaptation and mitigation are needed now
For edie's COP26 Primer on Climate Adaptation & Resilience, CDP's global head of value chains and regional director corporations Sonya Bhonsle outlines why businesses need to start focusing on climate adaptation now.
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Net-zero by 2050: What does it take to make this a reality?
As a manufacturer reliant on energy for both the creation and lifetime use of our products and solutions, we understand that we have a critical role in achieving the worldwide reduction of CO2 emissions.
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Uniting action on climate and nature through Great Big Green Week
On behalf of the Climate Coalition, Katie White, executive director of advocacy and campaigns at WWF, discusses how Great Big Green Week can act as a beacon in highlighting the urgent need for action on climate and nature.
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Let's score a goal for planet with a net-zero football match
Gary Hughes, Sky Sports Director of Football, discusses how sports can mobilise greater levels of climate action, starting with the world's first net-zero football match.
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How business can help fight climate change and deliver agreements made at COP26
As part of edie's "Business guide to COP26", EY's global vice chair for sustainability Steve Varley outlines how corporates can play a key role during global climate negotiations.
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How leading UK businesses are coming together to take action for climate and nature
The UK Reforestation Coalition, founded by leading UK businesses Lloyds Banking Group, OVO Energy and DFS Group, along with the UK's leading woodland conservation charity the Woodland Trust, will support the UK's target of planting 30,000 hectares of trees each year, between now and 2030.
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Efficiency first: smart tech can be a speed boost in the race to zero
As the pressure mounts for UK businesses to reach net zero, cutting carbon without compromising on productivity and customer experience is the name of the game. Tracey Herald, Head of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Virgin Media O2, explores the role of smart tech to help meet efficiency targets - whilst still delivering for customers.
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Breaking out of the climate echo chamber: EVs' route to net zero
2021 could be one of the biggest years for climate change action, with COP26 giving us the opportunity to build momentum and clear comittments. The topic of electrifying transport is central, and countries are seeing huge and positive investments in the charging infrastructure as part of the route to a clean, electric future.
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Cutting costs for green energy solutions in the public sector
As we continue to navigate the nation's recovery from Covid-19, another crisis is looming over the public sector, and poses a threat like never before, warns Ranjit Singh, utilities framework sourcing manager at HealthTrust Europe.
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Energy efficiency: The Cinderella of corporate net-zero ambitions?
Companies are increasingly setting net-zero goals to address climate change, but to be taken seriously they must have energy efficiency at the core, argues Toby Morgan, senior manager of built environment at the non-profit, Climate Group.
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Net-zero: Collaboration or bust
As world leaders outline their policies to end the fossil fuel era within three decades, the heat is on to electrify cities and all aspects of our lives by turning completely to renewable energy sources.
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