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Sustainability leaders report tighter access to funding in 2025

Sustainability leaders report tighter access to funding in 2025

"The organisations that maintain strategic focus will be best positioned when the political cycle inevitably turns."

07 January 2026

Electric models spur 3.5% car sales growth in the UK

Electric Vehicles

Electric models spur 3.5% car sales growth in the UK

But a new tax on EVs risks sending "mixed signals" to consumers.

07 January 2026

UK generated record levels of solar energy in 2025

Renewable energy

UK generated record levels of solar energy in 2025

A total of 6.3% of the country’s electricity came from solar this year.

22 December 2025

Mars calls for policy backing on regenerative agriculture as UK farmers face £800mn losses

Regenerative Agriculture

Mars calls for policy backing on regenerative agriculture as UK farmers face £800mn losses

"We don't worry so much about drought as water holding capacity is much improved."

05 December 2025

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to regulate ESG rating providers

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to regulate ESG rating providers

"This will enhance the UK’s reputation as a global sustainable finance hub."

01 December 2025

UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans

UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans

"The beginning of the end of oil and gas in this country."

27 November 2025

UK seeks to produce 10% of critical minerals needs domestically by 2035

Critical minerals

UK seeks to produce 10% of critical minerals needs domestically by 2035

UK demand for lithium – an essential component in batteries – could rise by 1,100% in the next 10 years.

24 November 2025

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture.

18 November 2025

BSI publishes new standards for biodiversity preservation

BSI publishes new standards for biodiversity preservation

"Practical, science-based frameworks designed to empower biodiversity preservation."

27 October 2025

Net zero momentum remains strong among UK businesses

Net zero momentum remains strong among UK businesses

51% of companies have received requests for carbon data from customers or as part of tenders.

21 October 2025

EV sales break new records in the UK, spurred by grant scheme

Electric Vehicles

EV sales break new records in the UK, spurred by grant scheme

The Electric Car Grant offers grants of up to £3,750 for electric vehicles priced at £37,000 or below.

06 October 2025

UK retailers likely to pass on EPR-linked costs to consumers

UK retailers likely to pass on EPR-linked costs to consumers

"Unless funds are spent transparently and effectively, EPR threatens to just be another burden."

03 October 2025