Banking
A complete guide to UK banks' sustainable finance and fossil fuel funding activities
A look at HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Standard Chartered's sustainable funding policies.
United Kingdom
Biodiversity
Businesses and NGOs urge UK government to maintain Biodiversity Net Gain scope
"Weakening BNG at this pivotal moment would be a step backwards for both growth and nature’s recovery."
24 July 2025
SAF
UK sustainable aviation fuel gets £63mn government backing
“This £63 million is lift-off for Britain’s green aviation revolution."
22 July 2025
Biodiversity
Biodiversity Net Gain market expected to reach £3bn by 2035
Farmers are positioned to benefit the most from the scheme.
21 July 2025
Green jobs
Number of UK green jobs up by more than a third since 2015
Waste, energy efficiency and renewables make up more than half of green jobs.
21 July 2025
Operations & Finance
UK firms expect to increase sustainability budgets by 40% by 2030
"Businesses are moving beyond aspiration to tangible action and strategic investment in sustainability."
15 July 2025
Deforestation
UK supermarkets: deforestation law necessary to protect trade and food security
"A market shift even amongst the most committed UK businesses is impossible to achieve without a binding regulatory baseline."
09 July 2025
Carbon Capture
UK invests £28.6mn in carbon capture project to decarbonise cement and lime
The Peak Cluster CCS project is expected to create around 13,000 jobs.
07 July 2025
Energy Transition
UK announces plan to spur domestic clean energy industry
"The UK’s pitch is clear – build it in Britain. Power the world.”
23 June 2025
Banking
Report highlights UK banks’ fossil fuel exclusion loopholes
NatWest was the only bank to provide more financing to green companies than to fossil fuels between 2020 and 2024.
30 May 2025