Sustainable Finance

UK’s National Wealth Fund to drive more than £100bn into clean energy sectors

"Accelerate the transition to clean energy, transform communities and strengthen our self-sufficiency."

Melodie Michel

28 January 2026

Renewable energy

UK and EU sign deal to develop 100 GW of offshore wind energy in the North Sea

"This is Europe’s path to true independence.”

Melodie Michel

27 January 2026

Strategy

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."

Melodie Michel

07 January 2026

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.

Melodie Michel

07 January 2026

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.

Melodie Michel

22 December 2025

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."

Melodie Michel

05 December 2025

ESG ratings

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to regulate ESG rating providers

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

Melodie Michel

01 December 2025

Fossil fuels

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

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

Melodie Michel

27 November 2025

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.

Melodie Michel

24 November 2025

COP30

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.

Melodie Michel

18 November 2025

Biodiversity

BSI publishes new standards for biodiversity preservation

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

Melodie Michel

27 October 2025

Survey

Net zero momentum remains strong among UK businesses

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

Melodie Michel

21 October 2025