‘Business as usual’ is driving biodiversity decline, says report
A ‘business as usual’ mindset is contributing to continued biodiversity decline, despite firms being central actors in efforts to halt…
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Global sports economy faces ‘unprecedented’ challenge from climate change
The global sports economy, worth around $2.3 trillion annually, faces an ‘unprecedented challenge from climate change‘, the World Economic Forum…
The UK’s ‘impact economy’ contributes 15% of total GDP
The UK‘s ‘impact economy’, including mission-led and impact-oriented businesses, charities and other groups, contributes £428 billion in gross value added to the…
What sectors of the green economy are set to see the most growth between now and 2030?
The green economy is set to be worth $7.1 trillion by 2030, having surpassed the $5 trillion mark last year,…
‘Carefully-calibrated’ decarbonisation policies can support economic growth
A new study has suggested that a decarbonisation strategy built around a mix of green industrial policies, targeted subsidies and…
New global initiative seeks to ‘make climate action work for people’
A new global initiative launched at COP30 will seek to better align climate action with investment in human capital, workforce…
Standard Chartered to support forest conservation in Brazilian state of Acre
Standard Chartered has announced a five-year agreement with the government of the state of Acre in Brazil, to sell high-integrity…
86% of consumers believe circular economy thinking should be prioritised
Some 86% of consumers believe that the circular economy should be a ‘priority’ for businesses and government, according to a…
Most finance ministries concerned about climate change
Most finance ministries around the world are concerned about the impact of climate change, a new study by the Coalition…
Sustainability considerations rising among tourists, says Booking.com
More than half (53%) of tourists say that they are more conscious of the travel industry’s impact on communities as…
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