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The importance of investing in mental health in the workplace

When businesses invest in the emotional well-being of their employees, everyone benefits, not just those struggling – including the companies themselves. Jarell Bempong, Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life Coach, Public speaker, Author and Trainer, explores how and why mental health issues can and should be addressed in the workplace.

By Jarell Bempong, Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Life Coach, Public speaker, Author and Trainer

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Japan to drive low-carbon energy investment into Western Australia

27 January 2023

By Energy Voice

The Western Australian government today signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) covering hydrogen, ammonia, low emission technology and decarbonisation.

Investing

ECL raises $7m for modular data centre solution

26 January 2023

By Jawahar Hingorani

ECL’s modular data centre design claims to be more cost-effective than the traditional co-location sites, as well as being the first "fully-green, hydrogen-powered, off-grid" data centre offering, These claims may depend on whether the hydrogen cells provided by its suppliers are produced by renewable energy.

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Fossil fuels sector paid $4m to spread disinformation during COP27

26 January 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

The Climate Action Against Disinformation Coalition (CAAD) has published an alarming report on the prevalence of disinformation during 2022’s global summit on climate change.

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ESG emerges as top priority in UK talent acquisition

26 January 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Professional services provider KPMG has revealed that companies’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials have become a key factor in their ability to attract fresh talent.

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Royal Opera House drops BP as sponsor after 33 years

26 January 2023

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The Royal Opera House has ended its sponsorship relationship with BP (LON: BP) after 33 years, becoming the latest institution to cut ties with the oil giant.

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OPEC Fund debuts $1bn SDG bond

26 January 2023

By Jawahar Hingorani

The OPEC Fund for International Development has issued a $1 billion bond priced using its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) bond framework, attracting 40 investors. A separation between OPEC and the OPEC Fund may allay concerns over potential greenwash claims.

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Unilever partners with UNDP for circular plastics in India

25 January 2023

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) have announced the launch of an 'Inclusive Circular Economy' project.

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Britannical London launches resale project to tackle fashion’s waste

25 January 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Britannical London, a luxury fashion brand specialising in children's coats, has launched a new circularity programme that will see customers returning their used items to be reconditioned and resold.

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Research

New low-carbon steel process reduces costs of transition

25 January 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Researchers from the UK’s University of Birmingham have developed a cost-effective system for the decarbonisation of the steel industry.

Companies

Eni closes first SLB for retail investors at €2bn

25 January 2023

By Jawahar Hingorani

Eni closed early its €2 billion sustainability-linked bond (SLB), the first from an energy company that allows participation from retail investors, following strong demand. The group said it reflects confidence in its energy transition and financial strategy.

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Mango designs denim collection for easy reuse and recycle

25 January 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

Spanish fashion company Mango has launched its first denim collection designed with circularity criteria to promote a second life for garments.

Companies

Big banks told by investors to speed up fossil-fuel divestment

25 January 2023

By Bloomberg

Six Wall Street banks are being pressed by a group of shareholders to move faster on reducing their financing of fossil fuels to meet global climate goals.

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Rothschild announces multi-year carbon removal partnership

24 January 2023

By Felicia Jackson

French startup NetZero, which focuses on long-term carbon removal through biochar, has signed a multi-year carbon credit purchase agreement with multinational investment bank Rothschild & Co (EURONEXT:ROTH).

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Greenhouse gloss – are leading beauty brands ignoring net zero?

24 January 2023

By Felicia Jackson

While there is growing consumer demand for ‘clean beauty’, a recent analysis by Carbon Trust shows that the ten highest-revenue global beauty and personal care companies have yet to fully embrace net zero.

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InPlanet closes €1.2m pre-seed round to turn CO2 into fertiliser

24 January 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

InPlanet has exited stealth mode with a €1.2 million pre-seed round to develop enhanced rock weathering (ERW) in the tropics.

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Republicans direct anti-ESG ire towards ISS and Glass Lewis

24 January 2023

By Jawahar Hingorani

Proxy voting firms ISS and Glass Lewis are the focus of the latest anti-ESG assault by attorney generals from 21 Republican states. Demanding the two firms restrict their voting stance on climate action, as well as diversity and inclusion issues, could hurt the long-term risk-adjusted returns of savers and pension funds.

A row of dairy cows chow down on their feed.

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Rumin8 advances low-cost solution to livestock methane emissions

24 January 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Rumin8 has closed the second phase of its seed funding round, raising $12 million to commercialise its process for developing livestock feed that reduces methane emissions.

Companies

Prudential appoints director of group ESG

24 January 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

Prudential (LON:PRU) has appointed Diana Guzmán as its new director of group Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

Research

Esgian forecasting ‘offshore wind mega-mergers’ as Big Oil splashes cash

24 January 2023

By Energy Voice

Oil and gas companies are expected to make their “deep pockets” count this year by buying up offshore wind companies.

Markets

Shell to invest $450m in carbon credits as market fears grow

23 January 2023

By Felicia Jackson

Shell reiterates its commitment to the voluntary carbon market (VCM) with plans to spend $450 million on carbon offsetting. Concerns are growing though about the type of credits to be bought, as worry about baselines for afforestation credits raises greenwash concerns.

Research

CO2 removal market needs rapid acceleration to hit 2050 net zero goals

23 January 2023

By Felicia Jackson

Almost all current CDR comes from conventional removal methods on land (2 GtCO2 per year), primarily via planting trees and managing soils. Nearly all net zero pathways however require significant amounts of novel CO2 removals.

Companies

CEMEX rolls out crumb rubber as part of circular economy strategy

23 January 2023

By Jawahar Hingorani

Mexico-based global construction products company CEMEX (NYQ:CX) has launched a rubberised asphalt product, RUBBERMIX ASPHALT. The company says the product supports its circular economy goals, but its long term environmental implications remain unknown.

Policy

UK funds green energy alternatives to limit red diesel use

23 January 2023

By Jawahar Hingorani

The UK government’s two-phase competition to support the development of greener alternatives to the red diesel used by heavy industry is a step in the right direction to affect the country’s energy transition, but a lot more needs to be done to reach net zero by 2050.

Technology

Startup profile: Permutable Technologies

23 January 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Permutable Technologies uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse corporate sustainability data and identify any incidences of greenwashing.

PepsiCo buildings in Louisville, Kentucky.

Companies

PepsiCo partnership to fund research into climate-smart agriculture

23 January 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Food and beverage multinational PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) has partnered with the AgMission initiative to launch a new funding opportunity for research that could accelerate the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices.

Policy

Think tank outlines farmland subsidies to achieve UK net zero goals

23 January 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

Green Alliance, a UK environmental think tank, has outlined recommendations for new land management policies that could deliver the country’s net zero goals without wasting taxpayers’ money.

Policy

South Korea curbs plans for renewables in push for more nuclear

23 January 2023

By Bloomberg

South Korea will boost nuclear power generation and downgrade its plans for renewable energy as the nation overhauls its electricity mix to meet emissions reduction targets.

Technology

Masdar to develop 5 GW in three African states

23 January 2023

By Energy Voice

Masdar has signed up to develop 5 GW of renewable energy in three states, Angola, Uganda and Zambia.

Technology

The wind industry’s success has become its biggest threat

23 January 2023

By Bloomberg

The head of one of the world’s biggest developers of renewable energy, Denmark’s Orsted, worries that the energy transition could see a slowdown as rising competition and interest rates squeeze returns and upend the case for investment.

CCUS - carbon capture usage and storage.

Technology

Honeywell wins CCS technology deal in Thailand for PTTEP

23 January 2023

By Energy Voice

Honeywell has been selected as the carbon capture technology provider for PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) at the Arthit carbon capture and storage (CCS) project for the Arthit gas field in the Gulf of Thailand.

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iov42 and DoubleHelix to tackle deforestation with digital

20 January 2023

By Felicia Jackson

UK startup iov42 and Singapore-based DoubleHelix Tracking Technologies have announced plans for a new Due Diligence Management Platform.

Companies

Britishvolt administration questions viability of Britain’s EV market

20 January 2023

By Giulia Bottaro

Battery startup Britishvolt has collapsed into administration, raising questions over the development of an electric vehicle (EV) market in the UK amid issues in establishing a supply chain.

Investing

SLBs under fire as Mighty Earth issues complaint about JBS

20 January 2023

By Felicia Jackson

Global advocacy organisation Mighty Earth has filed a complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against meat producer JBS (BVMF:JBSS3) and its issue of ‘green bonds’.

Policy

EU proposes new regulations on shipments of waste

20 January 2023

By Heather Dinwoodie

The European Parliament has voted in favour of new regulations to reduce the volume of waste that is shipped between different countries.

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