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More than half of European companies are dissatisfied by the European Union’s (EU) Omnibus package that would lessen the scope and requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Investors are increasingly pressing big businesses to enhance their artificial intelligence (AI) governance, but failing to support resolutions on climate action, biodiversity protection and human rights.
Most British business leaders see action on climate change as an opportunity to innovate and create new product or service offerings. However, they would like more guidance on green economy investment, particularly in today’s challenging economic climate.
Ahead of the UK-EU ‘Reset’ summit, economic researchers have estimated that linking the two markets’ Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) could deliver up to €770m in transaction cost savings by 2030.
Registration is open for edie’s free-to-attend webinar on 4 June, which will set out how businesses can increase their return on investment (ROI) on climate mitigation, strengthen sustainability claims and ultimately stay ahead of reporting requirements.
The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a €200m guarantee agreement with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to improve access to green asset financing for small and medium-sized businesses across France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
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Breakthroughs in climate attribute science have made it easier for companies to be held accountable for their role in driving climate change – including their contributions to premature deaths. Here, edie explores how this could result in novel financial and legal liabilities for businesses.
Logistics giant DP World has extended its ‘Carbon Inset’ programme in the UK until the end of 2025, following high participation levels in the first three months of the trial.
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Housing developer Barratt London will adopt Passivhaus design principles for all future developments. It claims the move will reduce energy bills for residents and ensure that homes do not overheat as the capital experiences more heatwaves.
The UK Government is aiming to ‘reset’ its relationship with the EU at a summit on Monday (19 May), where agreements will be struck to ease trade friction and enhance collaboration without crossing Brexit ‘red lines’. Here, edie summarises the regulatory commitments which green economy leaders are hoping for.
The non-profit behind the world’s largest voluntary environmental disclosure platform is restructuring, in a move it claims will help to simplify how businesses, cities and investors use its tools and data.
Search engine Ecosia will no longer pledge to plant one tree for each individual search, instead investing in a broader array of environmental solutions including solar power.