BMW Group Trials Wind Energy Innovation in UK First

BMW Group recently announced the installation of the UK’s first “motionless” wind energy system at the MINI manufacturing plant in Oxford. Utilising Aeromine Technologies’ innovative, low-impact technology, the system harnesses wind power to produce clean energy without visible moving parts. BMW Group’s Oxford Plant will serve as a testbed for this cutting-edge technology, assessing its potential to enhance energy efficiency across BMW Group sites around the world, as well as commercial buildings in the UK. This new innovative energy project is part of the BMW Startup Garage, a business unit…

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“And it’s Octopus Energy with the assist!” UK’s top power firm gives free football kit to thousands of clubs including Lewisham’s Saving Souls FC

Octopus Energy has given a huge boost to Lewisham local football by sponsoring grassroots clubs like Saving Souls FC with brand-new, snazzy football kits – completely free. Members of the company’s popular rewards program Octoplus could nominate their local teams for free ‘Octokits’ in club colours and branding. Octoplus is used by over 2 million customers who have racked up over £13 million-worth of points. Octopus Energy aimed to kit out 500 kids’ teams as part of this giveaway. But the response was so overwhelming that it accepted applications for…

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BNP Paribas Asset Management launches a dedicated fund for responsible forest management

BNP Paribas Asset Management is launching the BNP Paribas Future Forest Fund, its first fund dedicated to forests, classified as Article 9 under the SFDR regulation, which aims to contribute to the fight against global warming, improve the resilience of forests and strengthen biodiversity. What does this fund consist of? The FFF fund is the first to be launched with the International Woodland Company (IWC), a Danish specialist in responsible investment in forest and agricultural land around the world, as well as consulting on sustainable forestry, agriculture and natural ecosystems,…

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Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth

The Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth (IABNGG) has been launched in an event that took place at COP29 in  November.  The network’s main goal is to mobilise the private sector in Latin America in order to boost collaboration and the development of ambitious green policy frameworks that encourage opportunities for sustainable growth in the region.   It is also a key initiative to connect and strengthen collective business action in the region in the run-up to COP30 in Brazil, building on best experiences and promoting active engagement with governments…

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New guidance offers a roadmap for the U.S. insurance industry to build resilience amid increasing climate disasters

Ceres released comprehensive guidance to help the U.S. insurance industry reimagine its future in a climate-changing world, offering a clear roadmap for maintaining insurance availability, affordability and the industry’s long-term health amid escalating and costly climate disasters.   The severity and frequency of record-breaking hurricanes, wildfires, and other unnatural catastrophes continues to destroy entire communities and economies. The U.S. faced $92 billion in economic damages in 2023, and 2024, already predicted to be the warmest on record, faces $100 billion in losses, with Hurricanes Milton and Helene expected to cost…

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