UK ‘can’t afford not to’ go green in bid for growth, CBI chief to say Business The UK’s growth could be put at risk if politicians try to “separate the economy from net zero”, a top business lobby group boss is set to warn.
Firms moving listings to the US isn’t just bad for Brits, it’s bad for the planet Investment The wave of British companies listing in the US isn't just bad for the London Stock Exchange, it's also worsening climate change.
The Notebook: UK businesses must realign profit with purpose simon milton Simon Milton, founder of Pulse, takes the notebook pen to talk about the urgent need to rebalance the pursuit of profit with purpose.
Inside the collapse of Baillie Gifford’s literary sponsorships June 5, 2024 Baillie Gifford has been met with boycotts due to its investments in fossil fuels and firms operating in Israel, leading to the end of its sponsorship of Edinburgh Book Festival.
‘Chronic short-termism’ stopping UK from becoming a ‘superpower’, report backed by Tony Blair and John Caudwell warns June 4, 2024 Britain’s "chronic short-termism" is holding it back from being a science and technology superpower, according to a new report backed by billionaire businessman John Caudwell and former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair.
Will it work? Funding community energy projects May 24, 2024 The SNP has a soft spot for community energy projects, and Labour has flirted with them in the past too. But could they work?
Funding boycotts are ‘irresponsible, entitled and childish’ May 20, 2024 The debate over whether artists should accept funding from Baillie Gifford has continued to rage in recent weeks.
Sunak’s green U-turn has been a strategic mistake May 9, 2024 The Prime Minister's U-turn on green policies has failed to produce results - because voters aren't anti net zero, writes Lucy Kenningham
Why an Aegon sustainable manager is buying bonds in polluting companies May 7, 2024 Rory Sandilands, manager of the Aegon Global Climate Transition fund, is pushing to make companies emit less by buying their bonds.
The Notebook: How to make an effective change this World Earth Day April 22, 2024 Reed CEO James Reed takes the Notebook pen to talk Liz Truss, training the next gen, and effective charity through the Big Give.