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UK energy transition off track despite wind investment and coal phase-out

UK energy transition off track despite wind investment and coal phase-out

"What worked in the last decade won't be enough for the next."

17 February 2026

Heathrow Airport aims for 5.6% SAF this year – above UK mandate

Heathrow Airport aims for 5.6% SAF this year – above UK mandate

“Sustainable aviation fuel is not a hypothetical concept for the future."

16 February 2026

AI and air conditioning’s energy demand threaten clean power gains, scientists warn

Energy Transition

AI and air conditioning’s energy demand threaten clean power gains, scientists warn

“We need policies that curb unnecessary energy use and shape demand."

16 February 2026

From fear to lawsuits: Sustainability community reacts to EPA Endangerment Finding repeal

Policy & Standards

From fear to lawsuits: Sustainability community reacts to EPA Endangerment Finding repeal

"Private industry will likely have to continue the push forward, as it has historically, for progress."

13 February 2026

NatWest opens door to more oil and gas funding in policy update

NatWest opens door to more oil and gas funding in policy update

"Stepping back from commitments to restrict financing for the largest fossil fuel firms expanding oil and gas extraction is a serious concern."

13 February 2026

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - February 12 summary notes

CSO Futures Community

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - February 12 summary notes

CSO hiring trends, burnout and remaining relevant.

13 February 2026

Shipping firms invest in decarbonisation despite lack of global framework

Shipping firms invest in decarbonisation despite lack of global framework

The industry is not waiting for global consensus to invest in low-carbon solutions.

12 February 2026

Net zero business travel accelerating SAF adoption

Net zero business travel accelerating SAF adoption

Purchases are led by companies in the tourism and travel sector and in the tech, telecom and media sector.

12 February 2026

Odfjell CSO Øistein Jensen on steering sustainability like a navy commander

People & Culture

Odfjell CSO Øistein Jensen on steering sustainability like a navy commander

For Øistein Jensen, sustainability is a matter of responsibility – the kind you carry when you command a submarine.

11 February 2026

Climate adaptation lawmaking accelerates: more than 900 laws adopted in 35 countries

Policy & Standards

Climate adaptation lawmaking accelerates: more than 900 laws adopted in 35 countries

Countries recently agreed on a list of indicators to measure adaptation progress under the Global Goal on Adaptation.

11 February 2026

UK secures record amount of clean energy in renewables auctions

Energy Transition

UK secures record amount of clean energy in renewables auctions

New onshore wind and solar has been agreed at less than half cost of building and operating new gas power stations.

10 February 2026

Public-private partnerships crucial to bridge US$15tn global infrastructure gap: report

Public-private partnerships crucial to bridge US$15tn global infrastructure gap: report

Emerging markets are driving the next wave of PPP growth.

10 February 2026