The world has found a way to cut CO2 emissions, albeit a very painful one. The crisis has also rudely barged the green agenda off the front pages. Hopefully we shall be back stronger than ever, but nonetheless Titbits intends to keep the newsflow coming as best we can. To soften the edges of a … Read More
Politicians tend to get derided for making “U turns”, but when you are reversing the dismal legislation of your predecessors it should be applauded: welcome back onshore wind and solar in the UK! Company news Ikea slashes global emissions as business growth continues The world’s largest furniture retailer revealed in its latest sustainability report that … Read More
The UK game of musical chairs continues: Welcome, Alok Sharma to the role/hot seat of Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as well as Minister for COP26 climate summit. He will have his work cut out. He comes from the Department of International Affairs, but has few obvious green credentials. According … Read More
From now on every year counts if we are to hit zero-carbon targets. The number highlighted in our “focus on” below show a mixed picture for 2019. It is clear that there is still a need for the deployment of renewables to step up a gear, so it is encouraging to see announcements of subsidy-free … Read More
Whilst in Madrid they talk the talk, we direct our lens at those who are actually looking to build the renewables that will enable the energy transition Company news…. Repsol Is First Oil Major to Pledge Zero Emissions by 2050 Repsol SA embarked on the most ambitious attempt yet by an oil major to align … Read More
Back after the summer break with a slightly extended bulletin, covering some August highlights as well as this week’s goodies Company news Jinko Solar’s upbeat message on Q2 numbers Jinko Solar, the world’s biggest solar panel maker, has pleased markets by showing good growth in unit sales, revenues and profits at their Q2 numbers. This … Read More
Not sure which way to look this week. Canada ratifies tar sands pipeline whilst declaring climate emergency. UK Government refuses to help fast fashion circular economy, yet produces great numbers on carbon intensity in energy generation. Australia gives go ahead to Andana mine Company news Second life battery firm Connected Energy lands £5m investment Connected … Read More
Two record breaking equity fundraising announcements in Europe this week. Impressive Company news Paris-based Ÿnsect wins funding for first fully automated insect-based protein plant Paris-based Ÿnsect aims to become the world leader in insect-based protein production for animal and fish feed. In February, Ÿnsect raised a €110 million Series C round – the largest funding … Read More
I definitely don’t want to start (another) political debate, but would draw attention to a post on the Green Alliance Blog questioning how effective has been the transfer of environmental legislation from the EU to UK statute book. HERE Company news Hyundai Motor Group invests $300M in India’s Ola Hyundai Motor Group and India-based Ola—one of … Read More