Month: March 2024

World must move beyond waste era and turn rubbish into resource: UN Report

Stuart Mitchell

With municipal waste set to rise by two thirds and its costs to almost double within a generation, only a drastic reduction in waste generation will secure a liveable and affordable future, according to a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report.   Titled “Beyond an age of waste: Turning rubbish into a resource,” the UNEP Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 (GWMO 2024) provides the most substantial update on global waste generation and the cost of waste and its management since 2018. The analysis uses life cycle assessments to explore what the world…

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Formula 1® and DHL build on 20-year partnership in expanded multi-year renewal

Stuart Mitchell

Formula 1® and DHL have recently agreed a multi-year extension that will see DHL, the world-leading logistics company, maintain their position as the longest-standing Global Partner of F1. The extended commitment is a testament to the unprecedented growth that F1 has experienced over recent years, as DHL continue to support the delivery of Grands Prix™ and F1 Events around the world as Official Logistics Partner.  Huge strides have been made by Formula 1 to reach its Net Zero 2030 target, thanks to DHL working alongside logistics experts within F1 to…

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Tata Group to Set Up a Battery Gigafactory in the UK

Stuart Mitchell

Tata Sons will build a 40GW battery cell gigafactory in the United Kingdom (UK). The investment, of over £4 billion, will deliver electric mobility and renewable energy storage solutions for customers in UK and Europe. JLR and Tata Motors will be anchor customers, with supplies commencing from 2026 Tata Sons today announced plans to establish a global battery cell gigafactory in the UK with a capacity to produce 40GW of cells annually. This investment of over £4 billion is an integral part of the Tata group’s commitment to electric mobility…

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LSE granted £2.7m in funding to accelerate carbon reduction targets

Stuart Mitchell

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has received £2.7m in funding under the Public Services Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) launched by Salix on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This funding is a crucial step forward in LSE’s Sustainability Strategic Plan – accelerating the further decarbonisation of the university’s buildings; in alignment with the ambitious targets set by the UK Government to reduce carbon emissions. LSE commissioned professional services company Turner & Townsend to undertake energy and carbon assessments of key operational buildings…

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Newsweek Launches ‘Better Planet,’ a New Content Strategy Focused on Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

Newsweek, the global media organization, announced the launch of Better Planet, a new content strategy focused on sustainability and a changing world. Better Planet will launch in partnership with Kia, which is undergoing a total transformation focused on becoming a leader in sustainable mobility by popularizing EVs and increasing the use of recyclable materials and clean energy in production. As part of this collaboration, Newsweek will publish Better Planet – a dedicated section within its website focused on green issues and providing readers with a comprehensive source of news, features…

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