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Ecologi launches 3Rs Certification Standard for businesses on the path to net zero

Ecologi has officially launched the 3Rs Certification Standard: a practical, SBTi aligned certification programme that confirms businesses are taking a structured, measurable approach to their climate responsibilities across three core pillars: Reduce, Restore, and Report.

Susan Wright

08 September 2026

technology

Virgin Media O2 commits £3 million to support local tech reuse networks across the UK

Around 460 million unused digital devices are sitting in UK homes and businesses, while 1.5 million people across the UK do not have access to a smartphone, tablet or laptop, according to a new study commissioned by Virgin Media O2.

Susan Wright

08 September 2026

climate change

UNFCCC Climate Week in Baku to step up action and support on climate transparency

UN Climate Change, through the #Together4Transparency initiative, UNEP, UNDP, FAO, CBIT-GSP and the Baku Transparency Platform (BTP) are joining forces to advance implementation of the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF).

Susan Wright

07 September 2026

Plastics

Nearly 72 million tonnes of plastic waste will leak into the environment this year

Yesterday (6 September, 2026), marked global Plastic Overshoot Day, the point at which humanity’s plastic waste exceeds the world’s capacity to manage it properly meaning almost 72 million tonnes will leak into the environment this year.

Susan Wright

07 September 2026

climate change

Avoiding a climate catastrophe means acting now, says UN secretary-general

Record heat waves, deadly flooding and extreme weather reflect an ever warming planet poised to soon breach safe temperature limits, according to a UN report released this week, but doubling down on climate action now could avoid a climate catastrophe.

Susan Wright

04 September 2026

Carbon emission data

EcoVadis and CO2 AI partner to advance Scope 3 transparency with primary data precision

EcoVadis and CO2 AI have announced a new partnership to help organisations accelerate their Scope 3 decarbonisation efforts.

Susan Wright

04 September 2026

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Ecologi launches 3Rs Certification Standard for businesses on the path to net zero

Virgin Media O2 commits £3 million to support local tech reuse networks across the UK

UNFCCC Climate Week in Baku to step up action and support on climate transparency

Nearly 72 million tonnes of plastic waste will leak into the environment this year

Avoiding a climate catastrophe means acting now, says UN secretary-general

EcoVadis and CO2 AI partner to advance Scope 3 transparency with primary data precision

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