Why sustainability is now a key consideration for global investors

Technology that sucks carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere will be essential to prevent climate change, a UN report concludes today.  Even a wholesale switch to renewable energy and everyone giving up driving and flying may no longer be enough to avoid a crisis.  Global warming is already 1.1C above pre-industrial levels and scientists warn of irreversible harm if this exceeds 1.5C.  The report, by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), says an urgent shift from fossil fuels is needed for any chance of keeping warming below this level. 

ReLondon is set to convene leaders and innovators from across the capital and beyond for the fourth Circular Economy Week (#CEweekLDN), taking place this week between 14-18 June. The week will showcase some of London’s most promising circular economy approaches to inspire action and encourage organisations and individuals to waste less and reuse, repair, share and recycle more. The aim is to promote polices, practices and behaviours that can accelerate the growth of the circular economy and place it firmly on the agenda for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November. Almost half (45%) of climate-changing emissions currently come from the global management of land and the production of goods and food. Tackling these emissions requires a shift to a circular economy, which keeps materials and resources in use for as long as possible.

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has revealed a refueling solution that supports ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-powered test flight programme.