Housing crisis: Two-thirds of £4.2bn government homes fund remains untouched January 3, 2024 More than two-thirds of a government fund aimed at creating thousands of new homes in the UK remains unspent, despite launching over six years ago.
Sustainability Teams: The Architects of Future Proofing Corporate Strategies December 21, 2023 | Sponsored After 13 days of meetings, events and deals, nearly 100,000 delegates and finally an acceptance that the world must transition from a dependence on fossil fuels towards climate-neutral energy systems, COP 28 has come to an end. Having been there on behalf of Arcadis, my reflections are that while the principle of holding an important [...]
Like it or not, but we won’t get to net zero without oil and gas December 21, 2023 We must move towards a fully green energy system, but we can't get there without oil and gas, writes Stuart Payne
SIGWATCH 2023 Campaigning Wrap Up: A Snapshot of Activism and Corporate Impact December 19, 2023 | Sponsored As we close the chapter on 2023, let’s take a concise look at the key highlights from SIGWATCH’s analysis of global activism and corporate scrutiny. This summary, designed to complement an embedded PDF featuring detailed data analytics, encapsulates the trends and dynamics that defined the year. Energy Industry Takes Centre Stage The “Most Criticized Organizations [...]
The ‘biggest climate law ever’? What CBAM means for the UK December 19, 2023 “The biggest climate law ever in Europe, and some say in the world,” Peter Liese, lead negotiator for the European Parliament said. In reference to the Paris Agreement? Europe’s New Green Deal? Biden’s IRA? Nope – Liese was describing the carbon border adjustment mechanism, known to nerds by the catchy acronym CBAM. This wonkish-sounding legislation [...]
The Disastrous Impact of Gas Flaring December 19, 2023 | Sponsored Oil and Gas companies carry out flaring and venting as part of the oil extraction process, burning the waste gas (flaring) or releasing it (venting) into the atmosphere. But what is the importance of flaring? It is carried as a safety precaution, allowing stabilisation of pressure variations, mitigating against the potential dramatic increase of pressure [...]
Impact A.M. Awards: ESG excellence takes centre stage on glittering night December 18, 2023 Impact A.M. was founded to celebrate the best and the brightest within the business community who are putting environmental, social and governance issues at the top of the agenda.
Renewable infrastructure investment trusts are facing a perfect storm, but what’s next for the sector? December 18, 2023 Green stocks are still out of fashion - but they’re vital to Britain’s net zero ambitions comments City A.M.'s energy editor Rhodri Morgan.
It’s not all banking and dealmaking, charity’s big business in the Square Mile too December 18, 2023 Philanthropy is at the heart of the City, we shouldn't play it down, writes Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli
Airbnb: Diversity Under Scrutiny December 14, 2023 | Sponsored Why is diversity important? Achieving greater workforce diversity is not just an equitable goal; it’s a prerequisite for innovation and comprehending the diverse needs of a global customer base, positioning it as a pivotal driver for sustained success. In the dynamic landscape of the Internet Media and Services sector, fostering gender and racial diversity is a fundamental driver of [...]