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Relentless European Heatwave Fuels Spanish Wildfires, Taking Third Life
Spain is in the grip of one of its most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned that the...
Aug 163 min read
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Policy Rollbacks Leave Businesses Vulnerable to Escalating Climate and Nature Risks
Companies across Europe are being warned that they must strengthen their ability to navigate an increasingly volatile landscape of...
Aug 163 min read
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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
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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
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New Ingka Group CEO Pledges to Put People and the Planet at the Heart of Business Decisions
Pictured: Jesper Brodin, left, and Juvencio Maeztu, right. Jesper Brodin has announced that he will be leaving his role as chief...
Aug 143 min read
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New Plastics Treaty Draft Sparks Fury From Green Groups Over Gaping Weaknesses
A fresh draft of the global plastics pollution treaty has been unveiled at INC 5.2. Yet environmental groups say it misses the mark...
Aug 143 min read
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Global Plastic Subsidies Could Balloon to $150 Billion by Mid-Century, Study Warns
Governments around the world provided an estimated eighty billion dollars in subsidies last year to companies producing and processing...
Aug 143 min read
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From Fields to Forests: How Amazon is Reviving Spain’s Water Supply
Image Credit: Amazon Amazon has built a two-kilometre pipeline in Pina de Ebro, Spain, designed to capture agricultural water runoff and...
Aug 133 min read
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How a British Startup is Reinventing Cooling Systems
The O-Hx Energy Vault is a patented high-density thermal battery designed to store and rapidly release cooling power for industrial-scale applications.
Aug 132 min read
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Aon’s Craig Campbell Demands Detail From RISE Awards Entrants
If there’s an upside to the so-called ESG backlash, it is in the greater scrutiny that investors are exercising over funds and companies that make claims about their sustainability credentials.
Aug 113 min read
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L’Oréal’s Rohini Behl Champions a Refillable Future in the Beauty Industry’s Sustainability Drive
Rohini Behl, Head of Sustainability for South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa (SAPMENA), L'Oréal Rohini Behl, Head of...
Aug 113 min read
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Climate Change Threatens £3 Billion Worth of UK Food Imports, Report Warns
A new report has revealed that approximately £3 billion worth of UK food imports originate from countries facing severe climate-related...
Aug 102 min read
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Inside the UK's First LaundRe
Welcome to LaundRe, the UK’s first and only industrial-scale denim laundry using sustainable finishing technologies. This circular fashion hub, combines high-tech reprocessing with deep design expertise. It is a full-scale rethink of how our clothes are made, re-made, and reevaluated in a time of climate crisis, mounting textile waste, and growing consumer scrutiny.
Aug 85 min read
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EQ Investors Return as Sponsors for The Sustainable Investment Summit
As the race to build a sustainable future accelerates, the Sustainable Startup Investment Summit (SSIS)Â is an opportunity for investors to connect with the visionary startups that are driving the change with their innovation. The event will be held on October 1st at the Plaister's Hall in London.
Aug 72 min read
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Is Fintech A Force For Climate Action?
It’s not the first sector that springs to mind when talking about climate innovation. Financial technology, best known for streamlining checkouts, challenging traditional banks, or innovative lending (if at times questionable) might seem peripheral to the climate conversation.
Aug 63 min read
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Startups are Turning Energy Mirage into Reality
he promise of cheap, clean, renewable energy has been on the horizon for many years. Like a desert mirage, it has been a dream tantalisingly out of reach.Â
We still rely on carbon-emitting fossil fuels for over 90% of transport and 85% of home heating in the UK. But on the positive side, official statistics show that renewables generated a record 50.8% of the UK’s electricity in 2024.Â
Aug 56 min read
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Innovate UK Grants in 2025: What Sustainability Start-ups Need to Know
Only 2% of applicants won an Innovate UK Smart Grant in 2024. Just two per cent.Â
If you’ve ever applied for innovation funding, certain that you have something genuinely innovative and yet still walked away losing, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The UK prides itself on supporting innovation and has a sizable budget to support it, but the system doesn’t always feel accessible, especially if you’re a startup working in sustainability.
Aug 45 min read
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Ambitions Fade as World Falls Behind on 2030 Renewable Energy Target
Efforts to triple global renewable energy capacity by the end of this decade are lagging significantly, with new research urging...
Aug 33 min read
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A Missed Opportunity? Should EIS Reform Be a Priority
In her Mansion House speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, struck an optimistic tone around investment. She cited £120 billion of private investment into the UK in the past 12 months, the FTSE surpassing 9,000 points, and the UK’s status as the third-largest venture capital market globally. These milestones were presented as compelling evidence of the UK’s continued investment appeal.
Jul 315 min read
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Beko Sees Revenue Surge as Shoppers Embrace Low-Carbon Appliances
Beko, the global home appliance brand, has unveiled a sweeping set of climate goals as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. The company...
Jul 313 min read
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