OPINION: The Impact of the UK’s £1bn Investment in Transport Electrification – Richard Earl, EO Charging
The UK Government’s recent £1bn commitment to transport electrification marks a significant step forward in the transition to net zero. This funding underlines the scale of ambition to decarbonise the transport sector and accelerate the adoption of zero emission vehicles.
Electric Freightway : Electric HGVs Could Save 1,000 Tonnes of Carbon Per Truck by 2034
A single electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) could save around 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by 2034 compared with a diesel equivalent, according to the final report from the Electric Freightway programme published by Hitachi ZeroCarbon and GRIDSERVE.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Why Paper-Based Packaging is Vital in Tackling Flexible Plastic Pollution
A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the potential role of paper-based materials in addressing the growing environmental impact of flexible plastic packaging. The study calls for rapid innovation and industry collaboration to develop paper-based alternatives that can be responsibly designed and scaled.
£1 Billion Funding to Electrify UK Fleets with Zero Emissions Truck and Van Grants and Depot Charging Scheme
UK businesses can now access £1 billion in government funding to adopt electric trucks and vans and install depot charging infrastructure. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to cut fleet costs, reduce emissions, and strengthen resilience against fuel price volatility, supporting the UK logistics sector’s move toward net zero.
How Starbucks is Growing Access to Cup Recycling
Starbucks is growing the number of cups that are suitable for curb-side recycling to reduce waste and support sustainability efforts.
The Three Core Principles Behind Diageo’s New Climate Transition Plan
Global beverage producer Diageo has unveiled a new Climate Transition Plan (CTP) outlining how the company intends to reduce emissions across its operations and value chain while preparing the business for a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.
How EcoVadis and Watershed are Joining Forces to Deliver Game-Changing Supplier Emissions Transparency
EcoVadis has partnered with sustainability AI platform Watershed to tackle a persistent challenge in corporate climate action: the Scope 3 data gap. Combined with the launch of the EcoVadis Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculator, this collaboration aims to provide organisations with high-quality, supplier-specific emissions data to drive measurable decarbonisation across global supply chains.
Amazon and The Earthshot Prize Partner to Scale Climate Innovation Across Global Operations
The Earthshot Prize has announced a new multi-year partnership with Amazon aimed at accelerating the real-world deployment of environmental innovations developed by Earthshot Prize Finalists.
ACCIONA : Business as Unusual
With extensive operations across Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), and beyond, sustainable infrastructure management company ACCIONA is on a mission to leave a positive legacy for society. Carlos Cerezo Ramos, APAC Water Regional Director, tells us more.
DHL Namibia : The Full Package
Dirk S. van Doorn, Managing Director of DHL Namibia, discusses the company’s well-established presence in Namibia as a first-choice logistics partner.
Broadening the Panama Canal’s Horizons
Marking a new era for the Panama Canal, we explore the ways in which its projected reservoir expansion will transform local communities by facilitating a dependable water source and cement the canal as a critical hub in the international supply chain.
AI-Driven Supply Chain Optimisation: A Green Catalyst for Africa
Onyekachi Izukanne, CEO of TradeDepot, details how profitability and environmental stewardship in Africa’s supply chains can work side-by-side by optimising the vast potential of artificial intelligence.
