The Green Skills Gap in Europe: A Critical Challenge for Sustainability
Europe faces a significant challenge in bridging the green skills gap as it strives to meet ambitious climate targets outlined in the Paris Agreement. The rapid acceleration of green job opportunities, particularly in sectors like renewable energy, sustainable construction, and manufacturing, underscores the urgency to address this shortfall. However, the demand for green skills has […]
UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): What Businesses Need to Know
The UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to take effect on 1 January 2027, marks a pivotal development in global climate policy. Designed to combat carbon leakage and level the playing field between domestic and foreign producers, CBAM introduces a carbon price on imported goods from specific high-emission sectors. Find out below the most […]
5 Essential Steps for the UK Businesses: Mastering Sustainability Challenges and CSRD Reporting
UK’s Environmental Policy Update: Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak adjusted the UK’s environmental policy, delaying the ban on new petrol and diesel cars for five years, now set to take effect in 2035. He defended this move, stating it doesn’t compromise the government’s net-zero commitments. Sunak stressed the need for a practical and […]
The UK’s Current ESG Reporting Landscape
ESG Reporting Standards in the UK are changing rapidly. How and why should your company keep up? The UK has begun gaining momentum towards a refinement of their ESG reporting regulations. The UK reporting landscape is diverse yet interconnected, constantly growing and changing. Because of this, there is no comprehensive, overarching reporting framework. Company […]
Sustainability, ESG ratings and climate at the center of UK economics
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s statement demonstrates the government’s desire to make the UK a global leader in green finance. To help the UK meet its 2050 net zero target and other environmental objectives, the government will issue its first Sovereign Green Bond in 2021. These bonds will help finance projects that will tackle climate change, finance infrastructure […]