MSC Group’s Cruise Division recently published its 2025 Sustainability Report, showing clear and sustained progress on decarbonisation, destination stewardship, biodiversity and workforce initiatives as the two cruise line businesses continue to grow globally. Based on the Energy Transition Plan, the report shows that MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys remain on track to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for marine operations by 2050. In 2025, MSC Group’s Cruise Division achieved the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2030 carbon intensity reduction target five years ahead of schedule. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Group’s Cruise Division, said: “We are advancing our energy transition while investing in our people, strengthening relationships with communities…
Read MoreDay: 11 July 2026
£290m for simpler, fairer, more accessible farming schemes
Farmers in England will soon be able to apply for the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26), a simpler and fairer scheme designed to support family farms and meet the challenges of modern farming. Developed with farmers and industry, SFI26 is backed by £240 million for new agreements, building on more than £560 million already committed. The scheme cuts red tape and pays farmers for taking practical steps that benefit their land – such as improving soil health, keeping waterways clean, and creating space for wildlife. Applications are scheduled to open from 30 June 2026 for two groups: small farms and farms without an existing Environmental Land Management (ELM) revenue agreement.…
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