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Government plans for UK to become sustainable finance capital of the world

Stuart Mitchell

To help “unlock billions in clean energy investment”, the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has today outlined plans to support banks and large companies in developing climate transition plans when addressing the Climate and Innovation Forum as part of last months London Climate Action Week.   The UK is consistently ranked first in the world for sustainable finance, and 70% of FTSE 100 companies have already voluntarily developed many of the key elements of a transition plan. Widespread transition planning will help provide long-term certainty and clarity to help scale the sustainable…

Green Finance Institute appoints Sir Jonathan Taylor as new board chair

Stuart Mitchell

The Green Finance Institute (GFI), which creates and scales innovative green finance solutions for global markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Jonathan Taylor as the Chair of its Board of Directors. His three-year term is effective 8 July. Sir Jonathan, a former development banker and policy maker, brings to the GFI deep experience in financial services and in infrastructure, climate and environment finance. He succeeds Acting Chair Emma Kane who will remain on the Board as Deputy Chair, and former esteemed Chairs Emma Howard-Boyd CBE, and the…

Universal Tanker Solutions Unveils RNLI-Branded Tanker

Stuart Mitchell

Wastewater specialist Universal Tankers has formally announced its sponsorship of the RNLI with the unveiling of a newly branded drinking water tanker dedicated to the lifesaving charity. The launch event took place at Hoylake Lifeboat Station, celebrating the beginning of a long-term commitment to supporting the RNLI’s mission to save lives at sea. As part of its pledge, Universal Tankers has made an initial £5,000 donation, followed by a promise to contribute £500 each month for a minimum of 12 months. Customers are also encouraged to make optional donations to…

2.5 million under 25s struggling to afford food – Co-op and Barnardo’s call for action

Stuart Mitchell

One in five young people – an estimated 2.5 million – have had trouble affording food in the last six months, according to new research from Co-op and Barnardo’s.* Almost a quarter (23%) said they were unable access healthy food in their own communities.** In response, Co-op and Barnardo’s are calling for action to set up a food partnership in every community by 2030.  According to Sustainable Food Places, a food partnership is “a local alliance of organisations and individuals working together to improve their food system.” Most consist of…