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![EU finalises investment fund labels to combat greenwashing EU finalises investment fund labels to combat greenwashing](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_314a25b5-53b1-4545-9528-422e771e227e_.jpeg) |
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The European Union's securities watchdog confirmed on Tuesday final guidelines on when investment funds can label themselves as being 'sustainable' without being accused of greenwashing. ...more |
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![Countries make late bid to salvage EU's nature law Countries make late bid to salvage EU's nature law](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_1999e3a9-f8f7-4416-9a60-a601824ee016_.jpeg) |
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A group of 11 countries, led by Ireland, has made a last-ditch attempt to approve the EU's flagship policy to restore damaged nature, amid concerns the law could be shelved following EU elections in June. ...more |
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![Illegal wildlife trafficking is stubbornly prevalent, U.N. report says Illegal wildlife trafficking is stubbornly prevalent, U.N. report says](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_3f7385e8-93eb-40b1-bf0e-918485226a8d_.jpeg) |
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Illegal trafficking of plant and animal wildlife remains stubbornly prevalent, according to a U.N. report on Monday, and it is critical governments focus on more than just "iconic" species like elephants, where progress had been made. ...more |
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![UK ‘net zero’ project will produce 20m tonnes of carbon pollution, say experts UK ‘net zero’ project will produce 20m tonnes of carbon pollution, say experts](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_70c86ace-a501-4bcc-84f7-ef6927f75f11_.jpeg) |
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A multibillion-pound “net zero” project backed by two of the world’s biggest fossil fuel firms will be responsible for more than 20m tonnes of planet-heating carbon over its lifetime, according to research submitted to the UK government. ...more |
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![NEW REPORT SHOWS MOVE FROM PLASTIC TO PACKAGING SOLUTIONS WITH BETTER END OF LIFE OUTCOMES IN THE FMCG SECTOR IS TOO SLOW NEW REPORT SHOWS MOVE FROM PLASTIC TO PACKAGING SOLUTIONS WITH BETTER END OF LIFE OUTCOMES IN THE FMCG SECTOR IS TOO SLOW](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_8b446296-0dcd-40b2-a955-ceb8ec0bfb28_.jpeg) |
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A comprehensive new study1 by Aquapak, ‘FMCG flexible packaging: accelerating the move from plastic to paper’, based on research with 100 UK packaging experts responsible for packaging R&D, technology, design and sustainability for FMCG brands, reveals that the majority (92%) plan to stop using plastic in their consumer packaging altogether. The report, launched today at the Rethinking Materials Innovation and Investment Summit in London, shows that paper and paperboard are the replacement materials of choice, followed by new polymers, bioplastics, and multi-materials. ...more |
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![Watch: 8 endangered migratory bird species in Dubai Watch: 8 endangered migratory bird species in Dubai](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_460d2f15-2723-4e89-96b8-eff5951b5ed0_.jpeg) |
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A Wildlife Tracking System that includes satellite tracking is being used to protect endangered migratory bird species that visit Dubai. ...more |
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![EU countries approve law to slash trucks' CO2 emissions EU countries approve law to slash trucks' CO2 emissions](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_fa6948dd-72b3-4382-9c88-dbca55aaba6a_.jpeg) |
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European Union countries gave their final approval on Monday to a law to cut carbon dioxide emissions from trucks, which will require most new heavy-duty vehicles sold in the EU from 2040 to be emissions-free. ...more |
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![Banks have given almost $7tn to fossil fuel firms since Paris deal, report reveals Banks have given almost $7tn to fossil fuel firms since Paris deal, report reveals](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_1f780eef-764d-46ea-a608-579794cf1d43_.jpeg) |
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The world’s big banks have handed nearly $7tn (£5.6tn) in funding to the fossil fuel industry since the Paris agreement to limit carbon emissions, according to research. ...more |
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![Japan to craft 2040 strategy of decarbonisation and industrial policy Japan to craft 2040 strategy of decarbonisation and industrial policy](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_468bd4da-3263-4a62-89d0-2a2dbb14813a_.jpeg) |
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The Japanese government will map out by the end of March next year a new national strategy encompassing decarbonisation and industrial policy targeting 2040, industry ministry officials said on Monday. ...more |
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![TG Lynes brings electric truck to London streets TG Lynes brings electric truck to London streets](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_856f72b1-1413-49e4-b16e-ae83f6e57c4c_.jpeg) |
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Heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has become one of the first businesses to operate a 7.5 tonne electric truck on the streets of London.
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