Day: 12 June 2026

On UK Overshoot Day analysis reveals overseas environmental burden of UK consumption

Stuart Mitchell

On UK Overshoot Day, data analysis highlights the scale of the environmental impacts associated with UK consumption, with the vast majority of these occurring overseas. The Sustainable Consumption and Production team at SEI York has provided a wide ranging assessment of the nation’s estimated global footprint linked to agricultural commodities. The findings serve as a warning that evaluating progress purely at domestic level overlooks the significant environmental impacts embedded within international supply chains.  According to the latest results from the Global Environmental Impacts of Consumption (GEIC) indicator, 99.7% of the…

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The SBTi updates the Absolute Contraction Approach to improve consistency and implementation, while maintaining net-zero ambition

Stuart Mitchell

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has updated the Absolute Contraction Approach (ACA)—the methodology companies use to set absolute emissions reduction targets under the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V1.3 and Corporate Near-Term Criteria V5.3. This brings the method into alignment with the methodological direction proposed under the forthcoming Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0, supporting a smoother transition for companies to move from Version 1.3 to Version 2.0 over time. The update was processed as an urgent revision, following approval by the SBTi’s independent Technical Council. The refinement of the Absolute Contraction Approach…

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For the first time, wind and solar generated more electricity than gas worldwide in April 2026

Stuart Mitchell

Wind and solar generated more electricity than gas globally for the first month ever in April 2026, according to data analysed by global energy think tank Ember. Together, wind and solar generated 22% of global electricity in April 2026, compared with 20% from gas. The milestone occurred during the first full month of the latest global energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, highlighting how rapidly growing wind and solar generation is reshaping the global power mix even amid fossil fuel market volatility. Wind and solar produced…

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Nomad Foods Unveils 9th Annual Sustainability Report Showcasing Progress Through ‘Appetite for a Better World’

Stuart Mitchell

Nomad Foods, Europe’s leading frozen food company and owner of brands including Birds Eye, Ledo, iglo, Findus and Frikom, has today published its 2025 sustainability report, outlining latest progress against key commitments and targets. The report covers the period of January to December 2025. ‘Appetite for a Better World’, the company’s sustainability strategy, is built around three pillars – Better Sourcing, Better Nutrition and Better Operations – and is supported by timebound targets aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The publication of the report follows Nomad Foods’ inclusion in…

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Lidl GB Receives Sustainable Rice Verification In UK Supermarket First

Stuart Mitchell

Lidl GB is proud to be the first UK supermarket to have own-label rice verified under the ‘Sustainable Rice Platform’ (SRP) label, supporting high environmental and social standards. The verified rice is now available in stores nationwide. Rice is a vital crop for 150 million farmers globally, but its traditional production methods are challenging, accounting for up to 40% of global freshwater usage and generating approximately 10% of global methane emissions. By choosing this verified rice, customers are helping to address these issues. The new standard ensures the rice is…

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