SUSTAINABILITY
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Fast fashion brands ‘greenwash’ shoppers with guilt-easing claims, study warns
A new study shows fast fashion brands use influencers and eco-friendly language to mask overproduction, guilt-ease shoppers, and appear sustainable.
Private sector set to overtake government as main driver of corporate sustainability in 2026, report suggests
Corporate sustainability in 2026 will be shaped by the private sector, AI tools, and growing consumer-driven expectations.
Sir Trevor McDonald honoured at UWI London Benefit Dinner celebrating Caribbean achievement
Sir Trevor McDonald and Caribbean leaders celebrated at UWI London Benefit Dinner, raising funds for climate-action postgraduate scholarships.
Historic motorsport confronts its energy future
The Roger Albert Clark Rally tests a 50% sustainable petrol blend, shaping the future of classic motorsport and environmental compliance.
Europe’s HyDeal eyes Africa for low-cost hydrogen link to Europe
HyDeal plans a green hydrogen corridor from West Africa to Europe, leveraging low-cost solar and wind resources for exports.
Fabric of change
Across Africa, small textile makers join UNEP’s sustainability drive, cutting waste, emissions, and reshaping fashion’s environmental footprint.
Courage in an uncertain world: how fashion builds resilience now
Fashion leaders must act courageously on sustainability, embedding social, environmental, and operational resilience to thrive amid uncertainty.
UAE breaks ground on world’s first 24-hour renewable power plant
The UAE begins construction of a 24-hour renewable power plant, delivering continuous clean energy and boosting its AI-driven economy.
Inside Iceland’s green biotechnology revolution
Algalíf’s geothermal-powered facility turns Iceland’s volcanic landscape into Europe’s hub for sustainable biotechnology and natural antioxidant innovation.
Global development banks agree new priorities on finance, water security and private capital ahead of COP30
Leading multilateral development banks set new priorities on climate finance, water security, and private capital before COP30.
UK organisations show rising net zero ambition despite financial pressures, new survey finds
Half of UK firms now committed to net zero, driven by leadership engagement, staff participation, and sustainability-focused strategies.
Gulf ESG efforts fail to link profit with sustainability, study shows
A major Gulf study finds ESG and financial performance weakly linked, highlighting state-driven policy over market profitability.
Redress and UN network call for fashion industry to meet sustainability goals
Redress and the UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network urge the fashion industry to accelerate progress toward global sustainability goals.
World Coastal Forum leaders warn of accelerating global ecosystem collapse
World Coastal Forum 2025 delegates warn of accelerating coastal ecosystem collapse, urging sustainable marine use and green growth initiatives.
Miliband: ‘Great British Energy will be self-financing by 2030’
Ed Miliband pledges Great British Energy will be self-financing by 2030, reinvesting profits into clean energy and jobs.
New ranking measures how Europe’s biggest retailers report on sustainability
CSR Retail Index 2025 ranks Europe’s biggest retailers on sustainability, with Carrefour, Eroski, and Jerónimo Martins leading.
Music faces a bum note without elephant dung, new research warns
African forest elephants are vital for ebony tree survival, ensuring future supply for guitars, pianos, and other musical instruments.
Scientists are racing to protect sea coral with robots and AI as heatwaves devastate reefs
Scientists use robots, AI, and “super corals” to speed up coral reef restoration as heatwaves devastate reefs worldwide.
Munich unveils new hydrogen lab as Europe steps up green energy race
Munich welcomes Sungrow’s hydrogen technology lab, advancing electrolysis and Power-to-X research in Europe’s fast-growing green energy race.
Seaweed and wind turbines: the unlikely climate double act making waves in the North Sea
Seaweed farming between wind turbines could be a scalable climate solution—boosting biodiversity and absorbing carbon in the North Sea.
Coming to a shoe spore near you: the world’s first mushroom-made trainers
Mushroom-made trainers debut in London, crafted from five biodegradable materials and grown without plastics or fossil fuels.
SUSTAINABILITY
Fast fashion brands ‘greenwash’ shoppers with guilt-easing claims, study warns
A new study shows fast fashion brands use influencers and eco-friendly language to mask overproduction, guilt-ease shoppers, and appear sustainable.
Private sector set to overtake government as main driver of corporate sustainability in 2026, report suggests
Corporate sustainability in 2026 will be shaped by the private sector, AI tools, and growing consumer-driven expectations.
Sir Trevor McDonald honoured at UWI London Benefit Dinner celebrating Caribbean achievement
Sir Trevor McDonald and Caribbean leaders celebrated at UWI London Benefit Dinner, raising funds for climate-action postgraduate scholarships.
Historic motorsport confronts its energy future
The Roger Albert Clark Rally tests a 50% sustainable petrol blend, shaping the future of classic motorsport and environmental compliance.
Europe’s HyDeal eyes Africa for low-cost hydrogen link to Europe
HyDeal plans a green hydrogen corridor from West Africa to Europe, leveraging low-cost solar and wind resources for exports.
Fabric of change
Across Africa, small textile makers join UNEP’s sustainability drive, cutting waste, emissions, and reshaping fashion’s environmental footprint.
Courage in an uncertain world: how fashion builds resilience now
Fashion leaders must act courageously on sustainability, embedding social, environmental, and operational resilience to thrive amid uncertainty.
UAE breaks ground on world’s first 24-hour renewable power plant
The UAE begins construction of a 24-hour renewable power plant, delivering continuous clean energy and boosting its AI-driven economy.
Inside Iceland’s green biotechnology revolution
Algalíf’s geothermal-powered facility turns Iceland’s volcanic landscape into Europe’s hub for sustainable biotechnology and natural antioxidant innovation.
Global development banks agree new priorities on finance, water security and private capital ahead of COP30
Leading multilateral development banks set new priorities on climate finance, water security, and private capital before COP30.
UK organisations show rising net zero ambition despite financial pressures, new survey finds
Half of UK firms now committed to net zero, driven by leadership engagement, staff participation, and sustainability-focused strategies.
Gulf ESG efforts fail to link profit with sustainability, study shows
A major Gulf study finds ESG and financial performance weakly linked, highlighting state-driven policy over market profitability.
Redress and UN network call for fashion industry to meet sustainability goals
Redress and the UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network urge the fashion industry to accelerate progress toward global sustainability goals.
World Coastal Forum leaders warn of accelerating global ecosystem collapse
World Coastal Forum 2025 delegates warn of accelerating coastal ecosystem collapse, urging sustainable marine use and green growth initiatives.
Miliband: ‘Great British Energy will be self-financing by 2030’
Ed Miliband pledges Great British Energy will be self-financing by 2030, reinvesting profits into clean energy and jobs.
New ranking measures how Europe’s biggest retailers report on sustainability
CSR Retail Index 2025 ranks Europe’s biggest retailers on sustainability, with Carrefour, Eroski, and Jerónimo Martins leading.
Music faces a bum note without elephant dung, new research warns
African forest elephants are vital for ebony tree survival, ensuring future supply for guitars, pianos, and other musical instruments.
Scientists are racing to protect sea coral with robots and AI as heatwaves devastate reefs
Scientists use robots, AI, and “super corals” to speed up coral reef restoration as heatwaves devastate reefs worldwide.
Munich unveils new hydrogen lab as Europe steps up green energy race
Munich welcomes Sungrow’s hydrogen technology lab, advancing electrolysis and Power-to-X research in Europe’s fast-growing green energy race.
Seaweed and wind turbines: the unlikely climate double act making waves in the North Sea
Seaweed farming between wind turbines could be a scalable climate solution—boosting biodiversity and absorbing carbon in the North Sea.
Coming to a shoe spore near you: the world’s first mushroom-made trainers
Mushroom-made trainers debut in London, crafted from five biodegradable materials and grown without plastics or fossil fuels.
