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Sustainability news in the UK | Page 5

An overview of news, trends and research in Sustainability consulting in the UK:

Net zero transition requires mass reallocation of labour A new study into the impacts of the world’s net zero transition has found that it necessitates a mass shift of the workforce between roles.
28 April 2022
Deloitte invests $1 billion in Sustainability & Climate service As the professional services industry looks to invest in their environmental services, Deloitte has earmarked $1 billion for its sustainability and climate wing.
25 April 2022
Businesses reluctant to install dedicated Chief Sustainability Officer As companies around the world pursue ESG drives, the role of the c-suite in sustainability transformations is more crucial than ever.
20 April 2022
McKinsey co-launches carbon removal investment group Frontier As the MBB firm kicks on with its net-zero efforts, McKinsey & Company has collaborated with several other companies to launch a new carbon removal investment group.
13 April 2022
UK shoppers reach 'tipping point' over sustainable consumption Half of UK consumers would be willing to pay extra for sustainable produce from retailers, according to a new survey.
11 April 2022
Engineering firms lead consultancies in race to net zero New research has shown that the consulting industry’s top players are accelerating their push toward major climate commitments.
31 March 2022
PA Consulting to oversee Local EV charging infrastructure fund The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles has selected a consortium of external partners to support the delivery of the new Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund.
29 March 2022
BCG and SAP launch joint sustainability transformation offering SAP and Boston Consulting Group are collaborating to help the world's biggest companies overhaul their business strategy and cut carbon emissions.
24 March 2022
Number of companies setting science-based targets grows rapidly The number of European companies with approved science-based climate targets rose by 85% through 2021.
21 March 2022
12 recommendations for making procurement more sustainable The procurement function is a key enabler for the net zero ambitions of organisations.
17 March 2022
The IPCC report has made it abundantly clear: act now The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its second report as part of the 6th assessment series, providing stark insights into the global impacts of climate change.
17 March 2022
Innocent’s pulled TV ad: What we can learn about greenwashing? For some, it might seem particularly challenging that Innocent Drinks faced a very public case of what looked like ‘greenwashing’ after the UK’s advertising watchdog banned one of its adverts.
16 March 2022
Companies struggle to realise sustainable procurement ambitions As companies continue to evaluate the impacts of their supply chain, as part of their drive to net zero, procurement has come increasingly under the microscope.
14 March 2022
Developing future leaders at a time of unprecedented change Facing a range of strategic, geopolitical, environmental and societal challenges, the pressure on leaders has never been greater.
03 March 2022
User-centric tech making innovation accessible in the sustainability sector One of the newer aspects of software development that has spun out into a field in its own right is UI/UX.
03 March 2022
EY's 312,000 staff can follow a free master's degree in sustainability Big Four firm EY has launched another new educational programme with Hult International Business School.
02 March 2022
Tackling the sustainability agenda with clear and measurable KPIs By 2023, large companies will be required to lay out detailed public plans for how they intend to move towards a low-carbon future, in line with the UK’s 2050 net-zero target.
01 March 2022
CEO Christoph Schweizer calls on climate activists to join BCG Strategy advisory giant Boston Consulting Group has set out its stall, as it aims to recruit a new generation of climate-savvy staff.
25 February 2022
Sustainable consumption a £150 billion opportunity for UK retail With consumers more concerned than ever by the impact products have on the environment, companies are beginning to feel the pinch of sustainable-focused consumption.
24 February 2022
Four steps for financials to meet climate disclosure requirements From the 6th of April 2022, the largest UK registered companies and financial institutions will be required to share climate-related information on a mandatory basis in their annual financial reports
18 February 2022
EY Carbon to recruit 1,300 people and invest £100 million Big Four firm EY has launched a new sustainability service offering. EY Carbon will support companies as they push ahead with net zero plans.
15 February 2022
Greening government procurement could supercharge push for net-zero Global government procurement is responsible for 15% of greenhouse gas emissions.
27 January 2022
ESG investment key for banks to beat earnings spiral European banks have largely improved their cost base at a rate that largely negates falls in revenue.
25 January 2022
UK consumers embracing more sustainable behaviour UK consumers are increasingly ecologically-minded. Fewer than one-in-ten customers now say they are not at all concerned about environmental sustainability when it comes to the products they engage with.
10 January 2022
Most companies now have environmental sustainability policies The majority of businesses are currently adopting environmental sustainability practices, according to a new study.
05 January 2022
Tech investment could be better targeted to cut emissions While investment from venture capital and private equity is pouring into the climate tech sector, a new report suggests that not enough of it is targeting the reduction of greenhouse gasses.
17 December 2021
Kin + Carta becomes first B Corp accredited LSE business Transformation advisory Kin + Carta has become the first publicly-traded business on the London Stock Exchange to achieve B Corp Certification.
06 December 2021
Government Property Agency appoints Atkins as sustainability partner As the Government Property Agency looks to help the Government achieve net zero goals, it has partnered with consultancy Atkins.
03 December 2021
Demand for sustainable finance services outweighs supply A new study has found the vast majority of consumers value sustainability in their financial service purchases.
25 November 2021
Brand owners ramp up packaging spend to improve sustainability Consumer packaged goods brands spent more on packaging over the last two years – and new research suggests they will increase spending in the next two years.
24 November 2021
How PA Consulting helped design UK's prettiest charge point Earlier in 2021, professionals from PA Consulting were selected to partner with the Royal College of Art to help produce a new design for Britain’s electric vehicle charge points.
19 November 2021
Why becoming carbon literate is a must for all businesses Ilona Alcock, a Director at Elevate, a business development consultancy focused on the sustainability domain, explains why becoming carbon literate nowadays should be a must for businesses of all size
18 November 2021

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