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It's the final day of London Climate Action Week and Charlie Morrow, our Head of Sustainability Communications, has shared three key takeaways on communicating the climate transition. Check it out below - and reach out here if you have any questions: https://lnkd.in/ejgQvFzm #SustainableCommunications #ClimateTransition #Communications

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“SMEs contribute 44% of the UK’s private sector greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, yet nine out of 10 don’t fully understand what the Government’s target of making the UK Net Zero by 2050 means for them and just one in ten businesses are measuring their carbon footprint.” Our SME group at WMG delivers the Net Zero Innovation Network (NZIN) programme for SMEs to help them realise the opportunities that are available by working towards Net Zero targets. Collaboration amongst each cohort of SMEs has proven effective to help solve their sustainability goals, deliver big energy savings as well as increase profitability. We are recruiting for the next cohort now. Read more about the NZIN project here: https://lnkd.in/eT28fS3y #NetZero #SME #Collaboration #NetZeroWeek #Sustainability WMG Business

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Today’s Progress Report by the Climate Change Committee highlights a concern over the lack of pace and ambition of the Third National Adaptation Program (NAP3), which we share at CIWEM. We have been advocating for better reporting on adaptation plans and resilience across sectors and infrastructure, as well as for NAP to become more focused on prioritising action and driving rapid progress in specific high-risk areas.   With successive versions of NAP not hitting this mark, governmental approach to adaption has been ineffective and a significant contributor to the large gap between climate change risk and meaningful resilience.  You can read more about what’s needed on Climate Change Adaptation in our Policy Position Statement. Link in the comments ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/emz5WzM5

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There’s only a few weeks left to take the UK Net Zero Business Census - https://ow.ly/R9vj50RqKhk Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the largest national research initiative of its kind, delivered by the UK Business Climate Hub in partnership with Planet Mark. The Census closes on 30th June 2024. Click here to access the Census at https://ow.ly/R9vj50RqKhk and be part of establishing a definitive benchmark for the private sector's contribution to the UK's 2050 net zero target. Together we can pave the way for a more sustainable future! #NetZeroCensus #netzero #sustainability

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🔊"Rigorous policymaking in this area will reap benefits not only for the #climate, but also for the UK economy, and people’s health and wellbeing up and down the country," said BRE CEO, Gillian Charlesworth. 📄 How can the newly elected Labour Government work towards global #netzero goals? BRE’s 100-day roadmap outlines why the Government should prioritise low-#carbon innovation in #construction, improve EPCs, and create a Decent Homes Standard for the Private Rented Sector. Full rundown in PBC Today & BIM Today: https://lnkd.in/ezjD4rrE #ESG #builtenvironment #zerocarbon BREEAM Official Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)

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The right climate solutions can be unlocked by the right government policies. Positive, constructive engagement by businesses and industry groups is critical to this process.     We’re delighted that InfluenceMap assessed our corporate climate policy engagement review as best practice. To drive progress towards our net zero ambition, we require increased transparency across our value chain – this includes policy engagement. Simply put, to deliver our goals we need wider industry to move forward too.    Read more in our Climate Policy Engagement Review: https://lnkd.in/eCS_6ppV #UnileverInsights #ClimateAction #CTAP 

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The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) announced at London Climate Action Week a 30% increase in adopters of their corporate reporting recommendations since January. Key takeaways: - 96 new organisations since January 2024, bringing the total to 416 adopters. - Adopters span over 50 jurisdictions and 62 of 77 SICS sectors. - Representing over $6 trillion USD in market capitalization, a 50% increase since January. - 114 financial institutions representing $15.9 trillion USD in AUM. - New adopters include financial giants LGIM, Generation Investment Management, MUFG Asset Management, and leading companies like Volvo, Ricoh, China Mengniu Dairy Ltd, and Acciona. The TNFD has also released a suite of sector guidance, covering eight real economy sectors: Aquaculture, Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Electric Utilities and Power Generators, Food and Agriculture, Forestry and Paper, Metals and Mining, Oil and Gas. Learn more about Nature-Related disclosures here: https://lnkd.in/e9RpaChX Learn more about the TNFD and how Nossa Data supports it here: https://lnkd.in/eY3Tm9Dh #esg #TNFD #nature #nossadata

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In this week's ESG update: 📈 Going net zero could boost the UK economy 🪑 Green seats are on the decline 🚗 Electric vehicles are losing popularity Read our latest ESG Insights: Trends, Analysis & Our Featured Chart of the week 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5uGgWCF For financial professionals only #ESG #InvestmentNews #ElectricVehicles #Environment

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The Net Zero Strategy is the UK's green economy roadmap, aiming for zero emissions by 2050. This plan outlines how various sectors will reduce emissions. Did you know that since 1990, the UK has reduced its petrol emissions by 47 percent? The goal now is to achieve an even greater reduction of at least 68% by 2035. Transportation, particularly road transportation, accounted for 24% of total emissions in 2020. To reduce vehicle emissions, the government intends to halt the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. Originally scheduled for 2030, this has now been moved to 2035. The Net Zero Strategy's ultimate goal is to eliminate all road vehicle emissions by 2050. It represents a significant step towards a cleaner, greener future for transportation. Webfleet has created a very useful guide. Would you like to learn more about decarbonisation? #NetZero #Decarbinisation #Webfleet

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We're just around the corner from the UK's general election, but not everyone is following it with the same interest. In our latest strategic guide available on our website, we bring you some recommendations on how to speak to Persuadables about climate messages during this time and beyond so your communications are more effective. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/gh3jMTFn #climatecomms

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Tegolin Harding comments on taking a holistic view of sustainability reporting, incorporating nature-based and social factors as well as established climate issues. Read the full article in Pensions Expert: https://lnkd.in/egPgQKaT #weareIGG #sustainability #climatechange #ESG

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Have you ever heard of a #netzero transition plan and wondered what it really meant? Net zero is a critical strategy in the global fight against #climatechange, but what has it got to do with #investments? Find out more in our net zero explainer > https://lnkd.in/eeVpB3te

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The UK Net Zero Business Census encourages businesses to unite against climate change. Led by the UK Business Climate Hub, Planet Mark, and a variety of business associations, this initiative aims to create a definitive roadmap to net zero emissions. Participants will help establish benchmarks for sustainability, inspire action, and inform national policy. The census helps businesses in understanding their carbon footprint, setting goals, and tracking progress. It doesn't matter what size your businesses is, everyone can be involved. For full details visit - https://lnkd.in/efiDJsnh #netzerocensus #climatechange #localbusinesses #lincolnshirebusinesses #skegnessbusinesses

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🚨Findings of our report with Global Canopy 🔴54% of Welsh public sector pension funds (£10bn) are at risk of financing deforestation 🔴Nearly £1 in every £10 (£1.8bn) is at high risk of financing deforestation ----- The pension fund with the greatest proportion of its clients/ holdings in high risk sectors is Dyfed, with 15% of their investments in high risk clients/holdings. --- But when looking at the financial exposure of the pension funds to deforestation risk, Swansea provides the most finance, nearly £0.5 billion, to clients/holdings in high-risk sectors, and £2.2 billion to those likely exposed to deforestation risk. --- Meanwhile Powys provides the least finance to high-risk clients/ holdings, providing £16 million – equivalent to 2% of their total investments respectively. --- Pensions are supposed to provide for the future but, as this research reveals, their substantial level of exposure to deforestation is putting the future at risk. --- Deforestation is a solvable crisis. There is a wealth of information, guidance, and data available for pension funds to take practical steps today and ensure they are globally responsible. --- We need to see pension funds free from deforestation, conversion and associated human rights abuses. Only then will it be possible to achieve net zero and mitigate climate change, and to achieve a globally responsible Wales. Huw Irranca-Davies The Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Derek Walker Wales Pension Partnership (WPP) Partneriaeth Pensiwn Cymru

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As voters go to the polls today, E3G's Ed Matthew explains the role of climate and net zero in the UK General Election. Despite a divisive political landscape, public opinion remains firmly in favour of strong climate action. Households are feeling the impact of the UK’s poorly insulated housing stock and over-reliance on fossil fuels, which has driven the cost-of-living crisis and undermined our energy security. The public and industry will be looking for bold policies from the incoming government to maximise the economic opportunity of #NetZero and build a strong and resilient UK economy. We'll be following along! E3G, the UK’s independent climate change think tank, is available to comment on how climate change has played into the UK election. More details here: https://lnkd.in/ex7W4TdE #UKGeneralElection2024 #UKGE24 #costofliving

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Pressure to build more sustainable businesses is increasing.   As Context embarks on a new financial year, we’ve been reflecting on the past 12 months and what they mean for sustainability professionals. Sarah Walkley PhD, our Senior Sustainability Writer, summarises the big themes of the year and we offer 6 top tips for successfully navigating the year ahead - https://lnkd.in/dKwXTn3T   Context offers strategic sustainability support alongside reporting and communications services. If you would like to chat about how we can help you prepare for the road ahead — including CSRD reporting and double materiality assessment, net zero and nature roadmaps, climate advisory services, and other strategic priorities — please get in touch. #sustainabilityreporting #materialityassessment #sustainabilitystrategy #netzeroroadmap #naturestrategy #esg

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#WeekendReading ⚡️ #Carbon pricing is essential for the UK's climate policy framework, providing revenue that can be used to support further #climate actions and mitigate the economic impact of environmental policies 🌍🌱 Read more in our full briefing ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q02zXY1z0

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