Chief climate adviser Chris Stark steps down

Chris Stark is set to assume the position of Chief Executive at the Carbon Trust later this year

Smart energy scheme to support vulnerable customers

The government has launched the “Inclusive Smart Solutions Programme” with £2.75 million in funding to support low income consumers in the transition to a flexible energy system

Offshore wind to offer ‘black start’ grid restoration

SP Energy Networks leads a project exploring how offshore wind can provide ‘black start’ restoration services, replacing the use of fossil fuels

Sustainable water and deuce on Wimbledon courts

The grass on the courts is not the only green thing at this year’s Grand Slam

UK consumers ‘slashed CO2 emissions by 12% during pandemic so far’

A new report suggests emissions resulting from six key consumer spending categories were significantly lower than they were in the previous year

‘Two-thirds of consumers support carbon footprint labelling on products’

France, Italy and Spain are the markets with the highest number of consumers who think carbon labelling is a good idea, according to a global survey

Sainsbury’s sets out 2040 net zero target

The supermarket has made a commitment to invest £1bn over the next 20 years to reach the goal

UKPN achieves certification for cutting carbon emissions

The power network operator has been recognised by the Carbon Trust for an absolute reduction of 6.6% carbon emissions since 2016/17

Quorn leads climate diet charge with carbon labelling

It aims to help consumers make more informed choices about the sustainability and climate impact of the food they eat

Lush news as natural beauty retailer’s cork packaging ‘carbon neutral’

Each of the retailer’s 35g ‘Cork Pot’ sequesters more than 33 times its weight in carbon dioxide