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'A quantum leap for climate action': UK pledges to end support for overseas oil and gas projects

Business Green

Prime Minister announces UK will cut off all taxpayer support for new overseas oil, gas, and coal projects ahead of COP26, in move that has been applauded by campaigners, economists, and opposition parties. The ban will apply to all UK public finance, including export finance, aid funding, and trade promotions, the government said.

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EU stands by climate plan, as G20 pledges to deliver 'environmentally sustainable' recovery

Business Green

Leaked documents reveal the EU is likely to delay some parts of its Green Deal work programme, but 2030 climate targets remains a top priority. However, the documents also confirm that some components of the Green Deal strategy are set to be delayed until 2021. A new programme will be published in the coming weeks.".

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Green recovery: UK business leaders urge PM to build a 'resilient economy' ahead of nationwide address

Business Green

Top CEOs join growing calls for a climate-friendly economic stimulus, as everyone from Madonna to Ben & Jerry's make case for green recovery plans. It is now clearer than ever before that the health of humanity is inextricably bound to the health of our planet," the letter reads. "It If nature is protected, we are protected.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

A positive Return On Investment (ROI) and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money, create a competitive advantage, open new markets and attract customers and employees. The old adage, “measure what you manage to get things done”, definitely applies in sustainability.

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Green ceiling: New analysis reveals women are still under-represented in top energy and climate jobs

Business Green

It seemed like a reasonable assumption given women tend to be well represented in many sustainability departments and green professions. But now a new report has provided worrying evidence that in the energy sector at least a green ceiling appears to be operating alongside a glass ceiling that remains worryingly intact.

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Energy White Paper: The green economy reacts

Business Green

Business stands ready to deliver the investment and innovation needed to turn ambition into reality, and the proposals outlined in the Energy White Paper will give firms further confidence to deliver new infrastructure'. Here, BusinessGreen rounds up all the reaction to the long-awaited policy document from across the green economy.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

Most recently, businesses face new risks from supply chain shortages in response to COVID-19, along with increasingly monopolistic business alliances. The old adage, “measure what you manage to get things done”, definitely applies in sustainability. The Business Case for Sustainability.