Private equity firms can play an important role in driving sustainability, says BCG
Private equity firms are ‘well placed’ to drive sustainability measures at their portfolio companies, a new report by Boston Consulting…
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Boosting plant diversity can promote soil health and carbon sequestration, study finds
Increasing plant diversity in agriculture can promote soil health and carbon sequestration, a study by the University of Helsinki has…
‘Tipping points’ can help to drive positive change, study finds
While ‘tipping points’ are generally viewed in a negative context, a new study by the Research Institute for Sustainability –…
Life sciences sector needs to take ‘bold steps’ towards decarbonisation
The life sciences sector needs to commit to taking ‘bold steps’ to decarbonise its operations, a new report from global…
Better recognition of biodiversity needed by financial institutions, says BNP Paribas
The financial and investment market needs to better recognise the importance of biodiversity, ‘with a view to more systematic consideration…
Azores establishes largest marine protected area in the North Atlantic
The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, has passed legislation to establish the largest marine protected area (MPA) network in…
COP 16 should be a ‘turning point’ in our approach to biodiversity, says Bezos Earth Fund
Decisive action on tackling biodiversity loss ‘has never been more urgent’, the Bezos Earth Fund has commented. Dr. Cristián Samper,…
COP29 needs to be a ‘stand and deliver’ event, says Steill
UN Climate Change executive secretary Simon Stiell has said that the forthcoming COP29 in Azerbaijan must be a “stand-and-deliver COP“,…
Greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland fell 2.2% in the first quarter of this year
Ireland‘s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year,…
Europe leads the way in sustainable investment fund market
Europe accounts for the majority of the global sustainable investment fund market, according to a new report by Pheonix Research….