Climate Change

A new study led by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that the scientific evidence for human-caused global warming is 'stronger than ever', with 'overwhelming evidence; that emissions are driving changes in Earth's climate system.

Study finds ‘incontrovertible’ evidence linking human activity to climate change

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A new study led by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that the scientific evidence for…

For many years the UK has mainly been asked to view sustainability through the lens of moral obligation – setting ambitious net zero targets, publishing pledges and working to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Rebranding sustainability – why business resilience is the new bottom line

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Op-ed by Natalie Dunbar, principal consultant at Consultus Sustainability. For many years, the UK has mainly been asked to view…

Banks scaling back net-zero and climate commitments

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Leading banks are scaling back their net-zero commitments and other climate-related policies, and in some cases, withdrawing them altogether, a…

September 2026 was the second-warmest recorded to date as global average temperatures reached 1.63°C above pre-industrial levels, according to new data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

September 2026 was the second-warmest on record, says Copernicus

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September 2026 was the second-warmest September recorded to date, as global average temperatures reached 1.63°C above pre-industrial levels, according to…

Ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, in November, the Pre-COP climate summit in Fiji and Tuvalu has commenced

Pre-COP climate summit kicks off in Fiji ahead of COP31

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Ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, in November, the Pre-COP climate summit in Fiji and Tuvalu has commenced, with calls…

Seven planetary boundaries have now been breached, Planetary Health Check finds

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Seven of the nine planetary boundaries – described as pillars of ‘Earth’s stability, resilience and habitability’ – have been breached, according to…

Some 83% of global consumers are already taking actions to address climate change, while 81% say that they are willing to do more, a new global survey by IKEA has found.

More than four fifths ‘willing to do more’ on climate change

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Some 83% of global consumers are already taking actions to address climate change, while 81% say that they are willing…

Ingredient solutions firm Tate & Lyle has updated its science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, following the acquisition of CP Kelco in 2024 and the expansion of its global operations and supply chain.

Tate & Lyle updates science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Ingredient solutions firm Tate & Lyle has updated its science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, following the acquisition of CP…

US consumers are 'holding their ground' when it comes to sustainability, despite changing corporate attitudes to the subject, a new study by Vanderbilt University and research firm Switch 5 has found.

Sustainability still a ‘mainstream priority’ for US consumers despite changing corporate landscape

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US consumers are ‘holding their ground’ when it comes to sustainability, despite changing corporate attitudes to the subject, a new…

This year marks the first time since 2024 that the three Rio Conventions will hold their COP meetings in the same year, presenting an unmissable opportunity for businesses to invest in global efforts on climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation, the UNFCCC has said.

‘Triple COP’ year presents an unmissable opportunity, says UNFCCC