Author: Stuart Mitchell

RWE and ARC marine deploy environmental innovation at Rampion offshore wind farm

Stuart Mitchell

RWE, a world leader in offshore wind, and UK-based nature-inclusive design pioneer ARC marine have achieved a global first at Rampion Offshore Wind Farm with the installation of specially eco-engineered Reef cubes® as undersea protection for turbine foundations. The pioneering solution is designed to protect the critical energy infrastructure from strong currents in the subsea environment, while creating new and extending existing living marine habitats. In the last few days, around 75,000 Reef cubes® ranging in size from 15cm to 35cm, were installed at the base of one of the turbines at the Rampion offshore…

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easyJet becomes first airline to partner with Women in Data® to drive the next generation of data and technology leaders in aviation

Stuart Mitchell

easyJet has launched a new partnership with Women in Data® as part of the airline’s ongoing commitment on driving diversity and inclusion across the industry, and it’s focus on data-driven innovation to make travel easy and affordable. By working with Women in Data®, an organisation dedicated to supporting women pursuing careers in data, AI and technology, the airline aims to drive the next generation of women leaders by promoting career opportunities, providing mentorship and education programmes and creating clear pathways into the growing number of data-driven roles at the airline.…

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Landmark report ahead of COP30 finds adaptation investment could unlock 280 million new jobs by 2035.

Stuart Mitchell

A new global report produced by Systemiq in collaboration with over 20 partners, launched today at the World Bank Annual Meetings reveals that investing in climate and nature resilience could generate over 280 million jobs across emerging markets and developing economies by 2035, while boosting GDP and unlocking a trillion dollar market opportunity.  The report, Returns on Resilience: Investing in Adaptation to Drive Prosperity, Growth and Competitiveness, presents the strongest evidence to date that adaptation is not just a moral imperative, but a strategic investment in sustainable growth. Released ahead of…

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Major Economies Spent Almost $250 Billion on Subsidies for Burning Biomass

Stuart Mitchell

The report’s authors say that, as the world approaches the COP30 climate summit, burning millions of tonnes of wood every year from forests will undermine climate and nature goals. The findings, released by the Biomass Action Network, show that governments are funnelling billions into burning trees at the expense of real renewables. These figures are incomplete and only cover a handful of major economies, meaning the true scale of global biomass subsidies is likely far bigger. Lack of transparency, plus incomplete and inconsistent reporting in the various jurisdictions covered, is…

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WWF and IKEA renew their 23-year partnership

Stuart Mitchell

Since 2002, WWF and Inter IKEA Group have partnered in projects focusing on forests, climate, cotton, and freshwater to protect key landscapes, enhance biodiversity, and empower communities. Today, the partnership announced the next phase until 2030, continuing its work within forests and freshwater while taking a wider stance on agriculture.   WWF and IKEA have worked together to promote responsible management and protection of natural resources through joint projects in 23 countries, across Europe, Asia and South America. The new phase of the partnership will run from 2025 to 2030 and…

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