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1 week ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
International business advisory group Azets has announced it is strengthening its commitment to sustainability despite a growing trend of companies scaling back ESG investments. The firm has placed environmental, social and governance priorities at the heart of its long-term strategy, contrasting with the gradual global corporate retreat from such pledges. Chris Horne, Azets’ CEO, is a believer in maintaining momentum on sustainability initiatives. "This is no time to slow down.
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1 week ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
A pioneering carbon measurement tool is now available to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in effectively tracking their emissions, focusing on sustainable supply chain reductions and accessing invaluable support on their journey towards net zero. The SME Climate Hub has introduced its latest innovative solution for SMEs: the Small Business Carbon Calculator.
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1 week ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
In an industry struggling with overproduction and textile waste, eBay is championing sustainability. In recent years, eBay has positioned itself as one of the fashion industry’s strongest advocates of circularity. Circularity is a practice that tries to avoid waste, extracting as much value from disposed-of materials as possible.
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1 week ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
The ESG investment sector is experiencing unprecedented turbulence as political headwinds challenge its foundational principles. What began as a market-driven approach to incorporate sustainability factors into investment decisions has become a political battleground with significant implications for the finance industry and the world economy at large.
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1 week ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
1. Stop the Clock: Why Has EU Parliament Delayed CSRD & CSDDD? The European Commission's 'stop-the-clock' directive has been voted through EU Parliament amid business concerns about implementation timelinesThe European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to approve delays to key sustainability reporting and due diligence regulations, potentially setting back the EU's ambitious green agenda.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's has joined forces with Royal Mail, the UK's nationwide postal service, to introduce parcel lockers in supermarket car parks across the UK. This initiative is intended to provide shoppers with sustainable, convenient options to send and collect parcels as they shop, meaning that customers will no longer have to make separate journeys when running each errand.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
IKEA is rolling out new delivery options aimed at urban shoppers without cars, offering low-cost, sustainable alternatives to home delivery. With retail operations spanning 31 markets, Ingka Group — the primary IKEA retailer responsible for around 90% of IKEA's global retail sales — is exploring innovative supply chain solutions designed to reduce costs while advancing its sustainability objectives.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
As global conversations around climate change intensify, the environmental impact of live music is increasingly impossible to ignore. Music festivals, often sprawling multi-day events attracting tens of thousands of fans, are particularly scrutinised for their carbon footprint. According to the 2024 report The Environmental Impact of Concerts by US-based NGO Seaside Sustainability, the average music festival produces 500 tons of carbon emissions over three days.
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2 weeks ago | 
sustainabilitymag.com | James Darley
The UK government has announced the inaugural meeting of its new AI Energy Council, designed to ensure the nation's artificial intelligence ambitions and clean energy goals work harmoniously. The council will focus on how the government's mission to become a clean energy superpower can support its commitment to advancing AI and computer infrastructure, dovetailing the two sectors.
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2 weeks ago | 
evmagazine.com | James Darley
The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China has once again intensified, impacting industries globally, notably the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Washington’s implementation of 104% tariffs on Chinese imports prompted a reciprocal 84% tariff from Beijing on US goods. This tariff escalation has reignited fears regarding the stability of global supply chains, specifically within the EV industry, where the dependencies on international manufacturing and parts are significant.
