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Fiona Duggan, (Nov 8, 2021)
COMMENT: If lower-income countries are to phase out fossil fuels the transition has to be economically and socially just, writes Fiona Duggan of sustainable energy charity Ashden
Oliver Balch, (Jun 9, 2020)
In his monthly analysis of sustainability data, Oliver Balch looks at the appetite for climate action around the world, indicators that renewable energy will buck the downturn, and the latest efforts to chart net-zero commitments
Terry Slavin, (Sep 3, 2019)
Amid accusations that the Anglo-Dutch oil major is trying to extend an unsustainable business model with its embrace of nature-based climate solutions and increased investment in gas, Terry Slavin interviews Shell New Energies' Mark Gainsborough about Shell's Net Zero Carbon Footprint plan
Mark Hillsdon, (Apr 2, 2019)
Mark Hillsdon reports on how the signatories to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment are seeking to address performance as well as renewable energy to meet radical decarbonisation goals
Oliver Balch, (Jul 31, 2018)
Envisioning the decarbonization dream; SDGs offer new hope to animal rights activists; city mayors lead the way on climate action
Mike Scott, (Jul 24, 2018)
Serious money is now flowing into a technology that is set to transform how electricity is produced and distributed in every corner of the globe. Mike Scott reports
Terry Slavin, (Apr 27, 2018)
This month we look at the ESG risks that could put the brakes on uptake of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and the burning issue of land rights
Oliver Balch, (Jan 31, 2018)
Oliver Balch rounds up the main messages from four days in the Swiss alps and hopes initiatives such as science-based targets, RE100, and new circular economy platforms will be kept front of mind
Oliver Balch, (Oct 25, 2017)
In a new series of in-depth profiles of the people transforming business for good, Oliver Balch talks to Google's head of sustainability about the challenges of ensuring the giant tech company is doing no evil to the planet
Claire Manuel, (Oct 20, 2017)
The global food giant is working with a range of partners to increase its use of renewables, decrease emissions and tackle deforestation, according to its latest integrated annual report
Corinna Hornwall, (Oct 5, 2017)
A retreat from coal means Britain is leading the G20 on decarbonisation, but renewables growth has stalled and it is in danger of missing climate targets if today's Clean Energy Plan fails to tackle transport and heat emissions, argues Corinna Hornwall of PwC
Terry Slavin, (Sep 11, 2017)
Ethical Corporation editor Terry Slavin interviews Dirk Jan de With, chief procurement officer for German chemicals company Covestro
Rebecca Ley, (Jul 7, 2017)
C40 urges G20 to act on climate change, Body Shop expands 'bio-bridges', Anglian wins BITC's top award, Volvo to go all-electric,anaerobic digestion needs more support, Johnson & Johnson joins Manufacturing2030
Rebecca Ley, (Jun 29, 2017)
UK leads on wave energy, Royal Mail, Zurich, IBM curb emissions, Mongoose Crowd offers green bonds, Moixa expands, Typhoo joins ETP, and Educate Girls DIB exceeds targets
Oliver Balch, (Jun 6, 2017)
New blueprint for UN Principles for Responsible Investment, activist shareholders gain ground, internal carbon pricing rises
Diana Rojas, (Jun 5, 2017)
Nine state governors, 125 mayors and and 903 companies have vowed to honour US promises to cut CO2 emissions. As Diana Rojas reports, they see that green growth is good for business
Rebecca Ley, (May 10, 2017)
McDonald's and L'Oreal tackle deforestation, The Body Shop filters air pollution at bus stops, GM source sustainable rubber, Unilever and Coca-Cola use 100% renewables
Terry Slavin, (May 10, 2017)
M&S, Target join Cotton 2040, Lego hits 100% renewables, Tesco sets science-based target, Waitrose moves on biomethane, Goodhope promises palm traceability, Smurfit Kappa close to 2020 goals
Oliver Balch, (Apr 27, 2017)
Lack of autonomy impacts employees, spotlight on the gender pay gap, payroll giving reaches new high
EC Newsdesk, (Apr 20, 2017)
Mars, Timberland back Earth Day, Chicago goes green, boost to impact investment, Target lifts packaging targets, plant-based coffee cups