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1% for the Planet on Building a Global Movement
This week on Profit Meets Purpose, Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, discusses the role that nonprofits play in the sustainability movement.
Aug 204 min read


Hidden Costs of Inefficiency: UK Retailers Forfeit £146 Million Annually to Leaky Buildings
Britain’s retailers are losing more than £146 million every year by failing to modernise their properties in line with net zero targets,...
Aug 202 min read


Meet the Latest Judges for the 2025 RISE Awards
ach judge brings a unique perspective on what it takes to build and scale sustainable solutions, offering a holistic evaluation of entries.
Aug 194 min read


Backing Purpose-Driven Founders for a Sustainable Future
The latest group of judges for the RISE Awards has been announced this week. Joining the panel is Ben Keene. Sustainable Times sat down with Keene to learn more about his background and what lens he will bring to the judging process.
Aug 192 min read


UK Government Extends Electric Van and Truck Grant Schemes Through 2027
Image Credit: Renault The UK government has confirmed that businesses and fleet operators will continue to benefit from discounts on...
Aug 192 min read


IRENA Reveals: Renewables Have Saved the World $467 Billion in Fossil Fuel Costs
The renewable energy industry has just notched its strongest year ever. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s latest...
Aug 193 min read


Addressing the Financing Needs of Sustainable Startups
Learn how banks are supporting sustainability-driven startups. Plus, see how the RISE Awards honour those shaping the industry’s future.
Aug 186 min read


Cracking the Grid: Why Tesla Wants a Piece of Britain’s Energy Future
Image Credit: Tesla Tesla has officially applied to Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, seeking a licence that would allow it to supply...
Aug 183 min read


Zero-Emission HGV Sales Surge by 59 Percent in First Half of 2025
Demand for new zero-emission heavy goods vehicles grew by 32.3 per cent in the past quarter compared to the same three months last year....
Aug 172 min read


Historic Milestone: UK Approves Its First All-Electric Football Stadium
Image Credit: OUFC Cherwell District Council's planning committee approved the purpose-built ground on land known as the Triangle, near...
Aug 172 min read


Energy Saving Trust Presses UK Government to Back £3.3 Billion Local Power Plan Investment
The London-based Energy Saving Trust, an organisation dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, conservation, and sustainable energy use,...
Aug 172 min read


ABF shuts down UK’s biggest bioethanol plant after funding support is ruled out
Image: Vivergo Fuels in Hull Credit: PA Associated British Foods has confirmed that Vivergo Fuels, the UK bioethanol plant based at...
Aug 173 min read


Geothermal Energy Costly, Yet Still Within Reach, UK Government Advised
Geothermal power remains one of the more expensive methods of generating electricity in the UK compared to wind, solar, and possibly even...
Aug 163 min read


Aviva Holds Firm on Climate Commitments Amid US and UK Net Zero Backlash
Aviva’s chief executive, Amanda Blanc, has doubled down on the company’s climate commitments, even as political winds shift and net zero...
Aug 162 min read


Survey Reveals: UK School Leavers Eager to Dive into Green Jobs Without Delay
Image Credit: E.ON New Energy A nationwide poll of thousands of teenagers collecting their exam results this summer has uncovered a...
Aug 152 min read


Over 1,800 new EV chargers installed, powering up for the summer getaway surge
Image Credit: DfT Slow chargers experienced notable growth in July, with 1,563 new charge points added. This increase was primarily...
Aug 152 min read


UK Green Transport Innovators Are Powering the Future
K green transport startups face funding, scaling and industry adoption challenges. Learn how innovative companies overcome hurdles to drive decarbonisation.
UK green transport startups are developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to dramatically reduce emissions. But they face common hurdles around scaling novel solutions, securing funding for capital-intensive R&D, and convincing traditional industries to adopt unfamiliar technologies. Success hinges on pro
Aug 146 min read


Sustainable Wealth Group Confirmed as Sponsor for Investment Summit
Sustainable Times is delighted to announce that Sustainable Wealth Group (SWG) will be a premier sponsor of the Sustainable Startup Investment Summit. SWG joins EQ Investors, who have also been announced as a returning sponsor, forming a powerful coalition of industry leaders dedicated to fuelling a sustainable future by connecting capital with innovative, impact-driven companies. The summit will be held on 1st October 2025 at the prestigious Plaisterers’ Hall in London.
Aug 142 min read


Polestar 3 Earns Guinness World Record for Longest EV Journey on a Single Charge
The Polestar 3 has set a new world record for the longest distance ever travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge, covering almost...
Aug 142 min read


UK Unveils Blueprint to Help Lenders and Builders Scale Green Mortgages
Dozens of top players from the finance, energy and built environment sectors have thrown their weight behind a new plan to design and...
Aug 133 min read
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