Sustainability is not confined to ethical obligations anymore; it has evolved into a strategic business approach that creates enduring value. In an era defined by rapid advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and global environmental challenges, the role of businesses has evolved beyond mere profit-making. The spotlight has...
The United Kingdom is currently experiencing a potent late-summer heatwave characterized by exceptionally high temperatures that have led to the outbreak of wildfires in some areas. In response to this situation, a well-timed initiative has been activated—the issuance of the MET Office Health Risk Alert, commonly...
Sustainable buying is a conscious response to the ecological and societal consequences of consumption habits. It is a practice that involves purposefully purchasing products and services that embed environmental friendliness, social responsibility, and ethical production. It is a departure from conventional consumer behaviour which looks...
In the contemporary world of business, the notions of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG); and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have become intertwined. These two interconnected yet nuanced concepts are crucial for comprehending how companies and enterprises address sustainability and societal welfare. Despite a shared scope...
The Paris Agreement represents humanity’s collective determination to tackle the most pressing challenge of our time - climate change. Adopted in 2015 by 195 nations, this ground-breaking international accord charts a course toward a more sustainable and resilient world. This landmark pact is a product...
Globally, nations are grappling with the challenge of meeting their energy demands while addressing the urgent need to combat climate change. Prime Minister Rishi Shunak's recent policy move to license over 100 energy projects in the North Sea, encapsulates this complex dilemma faced by governments....
Air pollution stands as the most significant public health in the UK, resulting in an estimated annual toll of 28,000 to 36,000 deaths. This is according to data from the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities, It also projects the cost of air pollutants, specifically...
As the United Kingdom gets along its bumpy drive to net zero, the city of London has recently come under focus. And its mayor, Sadiq Khan, has been in the bull’s eye over the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion across London boroughs. ULEZ entails the designation...
The United Kingdom seems to be walking away from its respected place of pioneering climate action. The records are indisputable. It was the first country to legally commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by enacting the Climate Change Act in 2008. Building swiftly on that,...
The move by the United Kingdom to commence a fresh round of oil and gas extraction in the North Sea has sparked strong criticisms from climate advocates and activists. The pushback is not tempered by the government’s argument that its decision to hand out hundreds...