Day: 4 June 2026

Zapmap and Green Finance Institute report shows resilient demand as UK charging network matures

Stuart Mitchell

Zapmap and the Green Finance Institute (GFI) have published the third edition of their utilisation report, assessing how the public network has responded to the 470,000+ increase in EV drivers across 2025, and providing an updated view of whether the demand from EV drivers has outpaced the increase in supply of public EV chargers.   Covering Q1 2024 to Q4 2025, the report compares observed power delivery against stated capacity and is designed to equip investors, policymakers, and charge point operators with a clearer understanding of how utilisation, efficiency, and on-site…

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Banknote choice to be a ‘celebration of wildlife’ – but BofE must not forget ‘animal underdogs’

Stuart Mitchell

Yesterday, the Bank of England has launched an 18-animal strong shortlist – split into mammals, birds, amphibians, insects and fish – with the public asked to choose which animals will be the centrepiece of future £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes. Wildlife experts at the RSPCA previously welcomed the Bank of England’s announcement to feature wild animals on notes. And the charity now hopes the upcoming debate about which species get the nod will “encourage discussion” about the nation’s wildlife, how we can protect different species, and the unique role they…

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Radisson Hotel Group leads with Verified Net Zero hotels and highlights Think People, Community, and Planet actions in its 2025 Responsible Business Report

Stuart Mitchell

Radisson Hotel Group’s 2025 Responsible Business Report demonstrates how the Group is turning its Net Zero transformation into real, measurable progress across its hotels and operations, and cares for people and communities. In a rapidly evolving operating environment shaped by shifting guest expectations, climate risk, and increasing regulatory requirements, sustainability continues to guide the Group’s strategic direction. Radisson Hotel Group remains committed to supporting careers and communities, as well as achieving Net Zero by 2050. The Group focuses on strengthening the long-term competitiveness of its hotels and owners through sustainability…

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Pandora adds carbon footprint labelling for lab-grown diamonds

Stuart Mitchell

For decades, diamonds have been graded by the traditional 4Cs: Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat. Now Pandora is adding the 5th C, declaring the carbon footprint of every Pandora Lab‑Grown Diamond as part of the product information on pandora.net alongside the traditional four grading criteria. The carbon footprint covers all emissions from the diamond crafting process: from producing the raw materials used to grow the diamond all the way until it is cut and polished, ready to leave the diamond facility. As an example, a one carat Pandora Lab‑Grown Diamond…

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