News: In a boost for sustainable shipping, a new green berthing area has been built for the Port of Hamburg, using solar systems to moor vessels off-grid.
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10 Pioneers of low-carbon innovation for 2020
News: Winners of the BNEF Pioneers competition announced for 2020, showcasing 10 early-stage companies in the vanguard of low-carbon innovation worldwide.
Continue readingNew Index to calculate carbon footprint of cloud computing
News: Free Index launched to enable users to calculate the carbon impact of options for cloud-computing, to factor in environmental cost of their choices.
Continue readingFirst takeoff in UK for commercial-scale electric flight
News: Milestone for decarbonisation of air travel and transport, with first electric-powered flight of commercial-scale aircraft ever undertaken in the UK.
Continue readingCorporate climate strategy proves resistant to COVID-19
News: Long-term corporate strategy and commitments around climate action appear resistant to disruption from COVID-19, say sustainability professionals.
Continue readingFirst hybrid crew transfer vessels for UK offshore wind farm
News: In a first for the UK, electric drivetrains have been selected to power the crew transfer vessels for a new offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
Continue readingGuest Blog: Is the UK more pessimistic about climate change?
With confidence in national governments under pressure, Neil Gupta asks: Are UK citizens more pessimistic than most about overcoming climate change?
Continue readingClean energy outperforms dirty power stocks but lacks size
News: Clean energy stocks are a clear winner both before and during COVID-19, with higher returns and lower risk than fossil fuels, but lack market size.
Continue readingWorld Sailing challenge inspires new electric boat innovation
News: World Sailing Challenge 2024 is driving low-carbon innovation and Tornado Boats has launched a new climate-neutral coach boat for sailing clubs.
Continue readingNews: Sustainable Impact Capital invests first in SaveMoneyCutCarbon
News: SaveMoneyCutCarbon becomes first recipient of equity investment as Barclays launches new £175M Sustainable Impact Capital initiative.
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