The new normal? Air-purifying headphones to protect from pollution unveiled by Dyson March 31, 2022 With pollution in the capital remaining a hot-topic, Dyson has unveiled new air-purifying and noise-cancelling headphones. In wake of the pandemic, most people have become used to seeing face-masks in public. But Dyson’s new innovation may take some getting used to, as it launches its first foray into wearable technology. This comes after warnings from [...]
Aviva chief Amanda Blanc to sit alongside Sir David Attenborough as ambassador for WWF March 31, 2022 Aviva chief executive Amanda Blanc is set to join a group of high-profile environmentalists in becoming an ambassador for nature charity WWF. In taking up her new position, the Aviva chief will sit alongside Sir David Attenborough and other prominent figures on WWF’s Council of Ambassadors. The insurance exec’s new role as ambassador will see [...]
Automation and decarbonisation could further deepen poverty in London March 14, 2022 Increasing automation and a move to a greener economy could further deepen inequality in the capital post-pandemic. The gap between’s London’s poorest and richest widened during coronavirus, with people claiming unemployment benefit substantially above the national average. As companies seek to recoup lost profits from the pandemic, many are turning to automation of roles, thanks [...]
Accounting bodies unite on nature March 4, 2022 | City Talk The chief executives of 10 of the world’s leading accountancy institutes, including ICAS, have joined together to support a new call to action in response to the nature crisis, ahead of the upcoming UN Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) COP 15. Working together as part of the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA), the CEOs are signing [...]
Light freight handling could reach 20m parcels if Thames’ potential unlocked February 9, 2022 When it comes to light freight handling, the River Thames has a lot of untapped potential which needs only to be unlocked, said a new research. Commissioned by the Thames Estuary Growth Board and the Port of London Authority, the ‘Light Freight on the River Thames’ report highlighted that using the river to handle 20 [...]
EM impact investing: the importance of the environment February 7, 2022 | City Talk As emerging market (EM) impact investors, care for the environment has long been a concern for us. In fact, the environment is one of five key investment themes we’ve identified as part of our impact investment process. By investing in sustainably run companies whose products or services help address environmental and societal challenges, our intent [...]
ExxonMobil cuts costs and combines businesses amid activist pressure February 1, 2022 ExxonMobil is cutting costs amid activist pressure, in a bid to boost returns and accelerate its transition to a greener future.
BP hires renewable specialist to head new offshore wind division January 27, 2022 Oil and gas giant BP is set to appoint an executive from Danish wind power firm Orsted to head its new offshore wind division according to Reuters.
INEOS unveils plans to build low-carbon hydrogen manufacturing plant January 27, 2022 INEOS has announced plans to build a low-carbon hydrogen manufacturing plant, and has invited contractors to submit designs for the project.
Government provides Sizewell C nuclear plant with £100m investment boost January 27, 2022 The government has allocated a further £100m for the Sizewell C nuclear project as it hopes to lure in private investors.