Day: 11 August 2026

Octopus Energy Generation propels to £8.5bn in renewables assets after a year of rapid green growth

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest specialist renewables investors, has accelerated to £8.5 billion in assets under management, marking another major milestone in Octopus’ rapid green growth. Its fund management team – which helps grow pension savers’ money – now manages a 5.7 GW green energy portfolio, with more than 400 sites across 21 countries. Spanning solar, onshore and offshore wind, and battery storage, these projects generate enough clean energy to power more than 2.8 million homes every year. The announcement follows Octopus Energy Generation’s appointment as investment manager…

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Charity sector growth highlights need for strong governance

Stuart Mitchell

Andrie Kazamias, tax director at RSM UK, comments on the Charity Commission’s 2025-26 annual report and accounts: “The Charity Commission’s latest report highlights the strength and resilience of the charity sector. Record registration applications and rising income levels show that charities remain an essential force for social and economic good, despite facing increasing economic pressures, funding uncertainties and rising demand for services. “However, growth brings additional responsibility. The increase in compliance activity, regulatory intervention and governance-related concerns shows that charities are operating in a more complex environment than ever before.…

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Flagship event shows DICE Network+ leads the way in driving a digitally enabled circular economy

Stuart Mitchell

How to make new digital technologies sustainable and how to use those technologies to accelerate the transition to a circular economy are “two sides of the same coin”, Google’s sustainability lead told audiences at the DICE Network+ Transformation Pathways event last week. Adam Elman, who is Google’s Head of Sustainability EMEA, was among more than 75 industry, policy and research partners who gathered for a day of knowledge sharing and networking held at The Science Museum, London, combining keynote presentations with panel discussions and interactive sessions. The event marks the…

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Charity Digital Skills Report 2026 Reveals Digital and AI adoption is accelerating across the sector; funders must act quickly to ensure lasting change

Stuart Mitchell

Every year, the Charity Digital Skills Report shines a spotlight on how charities across the UK are navigating the fast-changing world of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI). This year saw record participation (807 responses) which has revealed urgent needs, growing ambitions and challenges for UK charities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. It is clear the sector has reached a tipping point, with 79% of charities now routinely using AI, marking a significant shift in how organisations deliver services, engage supporters, and manage operations. Despite squeezed finances and rising service…

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WCF and the Alliance Launch New Methodology to Strengthen Deforestation Risk Assessment Across Cocoa Supply Chains

Stuart Mitchell

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), together with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (the Alliance), recently announced the publication of a new Active Deforestation Risk Assessment (DRA) Methodology for cocoa supply chains. Developed through a multi-stakeholder process involving cocoa companies, producing-country stakeholders, technical experts, compliance providers and public authorities, the methodology provides practical guidance to support more transparent, consistent and evidence-based approaches to deforestation risk assessment. As governments, markets and supply chains place increasing emphasis on traceability, forest protection and due diligence, cocoa…

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