Tom Prater

Aug 15, 2024 | interactive.carbonbrief.org | Josh Gabbatiss |Tom Prater

More than three-quarters of prisons in England and Wales face a “high risk” of overheating during summer months over the next 15 years, according to government figures. A freedom of information (FOI) request submitted by Carbon Brief reveals the internal assessments conducted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to help prepare its facilities for rising temperatures due to human-caused climate change.

Sep 25, 2023 | interactive.carbonbrief.org | Daisy Dunne |Yanine Quiroz |Tom Pearson |Tom Prater

The past few years have seen an explosion in major economies and businesses seeking to cancel out their polluting activities by paying for emissions to be reduced elsewhere – a practice known as “carbon-offsetting”. ← (Clicking links with a will display the full glossary term). The surging demand for carbon offsets has given rise to a largely unregulated industry where businesses and countries can pay brokers to cut emissions somewhere else in the world.

Aug 21, 2023 | thefinancialanalyst.net | Tom Prater |Rebecca Daniel |Daisy Dunne |Martin Giles

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has made it clear that respect for human rights is a crucial aspect of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This responsibility is particularly significant in the finance and investment sector, where the proliferation of laws and regulations now requires financial players to take human rights into account in their investment decisions.

Aug 20, 2023 | thefinancialanalyst.net | Tom Prater |Rebecca Daniel |Daisy Dunne |Martin Giles

This week in ESG news, Google has announced plans to address business travel emissions by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel. The tech giant recognizes the environmental impact of air travel and aims to reduce its carbon footprint in this area. By investing in sustainable aviation fuel, Google is taking a step towards greener business practices. In another significant development, Occidental Petroleum has acquired carbon removal technology provider Carbon Engineering for over $1 billion.

Aug 18, 2023 | thefinancialanalyst.net | Tom Prater |Rebecca Daniel |Daisy Dunne |Martin Giles

Sustainable mining technology company Ceibo has successfully raised over $30 million in its Series B financing round, with the aim of advancing its leaching process for more efficient and environmentally friendly copper extraction. Copper is a vital material for the transition to a low-carbon economy, and demand is expected to surge in the coming years as industries shift towards electrification.