Trillions invested in sustainable technologies over past decade, but investments, technology and progress are diverging
Private companies and governments have invested a staggering $17 trillion in sustainable technologies over the past decade, yet progress has been uneven, according to Bain & Company's fourth edition of the Visionary CEO's Guide to Sustainability.
Earth has hottest August on record
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) reports that Earth just had the hottest August on record, according to monthly reports from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Service, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA.
UN climate chief warns political division is undermining fight against ‘economic security emergency’
The head of the UN's climate body has warned that treating global warming as a partisan issue is dangerously out of step with reality, as he set out a stark account of the economic toll climate change is already inflicting on Europe.
Greenly and Normative join forces to create global carbon accounting leader
Leading carbon accounting platforms Greenly and Normative have announced they are merging to create one of the world's largest climate software providers, triggering the consolidation of a fragmented market.
Clean hydrogen investment reaches $130 billion as energy security and resilience rise up the global agenda
According to the Hydrogen Council’s Global Hydrogen Compass 2026, which has just been released, committed investment has surpassed $130 billion, corresponding to 6.9 Mtpa of committed capacity across more than 570 projects worldwide, 90% of which are under construction or already operational.
It is time to recalibrate climate diplomacy
WRI has launched Climate Diplomacy in a Messy World, examining the shifting landscape of climate action – from coalitions and multilateral forums to trade and regional engagement.
New EEA report: Clean energy technologies in the European Union
Clean energy technologies are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the European Union, according to a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Why OK renewable is becoming the reference label for renewable carbon products
The OK renewable certification scheme, independently verified by TÜV Austria, addresses this challenge through a single label that quantifies renewable carbon content regardless of its source.
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.
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.
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).
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.
