SRR Other News
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Climate activists cut UK insurers’ fibre optic cables
Activists from Shut The System have claimed they cut fibre optic cables to offices of hundreds of insurance companies in…
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Carbon neutral repairs initiative launched by Sedgwick in UK
Sedgwick has launched a carbon neutral repairs initiative in the UK, which it said sets a new benchmark for sustainability…
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PFAS study puts costs of clean-up in Europe at €2trn
The cost of cleaning up PFAS contamination in Europe has been calculated as at least €95bn over 20 years, according…
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Consultant Horváth partners with flood scientists JBA Risk Management
A new partnership to meet rising demand for sustainability reporting has been formed by Stuttgart-based management consultant Horváth and UK-based…
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Over half of UK businesses have faced lithium-ion battery incident
More than half of UK businesses have experienced an issue linked to lithium-ion batteries, such as sparking, fires and explosions,…
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Carbon credits market returns to marginal growth
The carbon credits market returned to growth in 2024 as part of ‘gradual but significant transition’, according to the latest…
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GFANZ to restructure and focus on addressing barriers to mobilising capital
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), the standalone, private-sector group that focuses on supporting efforts within the financial…
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AXA XL in research partnership with Oxford Net Zero
AXA XL has partnered with Oxford Net Zero, an interdisciplinary research initiative based at the University of Oxford, for research…
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WEF tracks stagnating global cooperation on key challenges
Global cooperation has “flatlined”, according to new research from the World Economic Forum (WEF), which calls for urgent action to…
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Lack of financial incentives holding back progress on sustainability
Business progress on sustainability is held back by lack of financial incentives within companies and low engagement from critical business…
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Most European coastal waters and rivers breach PFAS thresholds
Most of Europe’s rivers and coastal waters, as well as a large volume of lakes, are polluted with at least…
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Rising anxiety amid geopolitical tension to fuel people risk in 2025
Cyberattacks, political risks, climate change and the cost of living are leading to unprecedented levels of anxiety for business and…
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Growing use of lithium-ion batteries but risks overlooked, says QBE
While lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries power everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems, their…
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Big increase in UK employers reporting on proportion of staff with disabilities
There has been a significant increase in the number of UK employers who report on the proportion of their staff…
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Research reveals decline in UK financial services’ diversity efforts
UK financial services CEOs are focusing on cost cutting rather than improving diversity, according to a new report from campaign…
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Governments urged to support businesses on net-zero transition
Decisive global government action is required to support companies investing in the transition to net-zero carbon emissions, according to a…
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UK sustainability survey highlights lack of resources
The vast majority (75%) of senior sustainability leaders in the UK report that their teams are under resourced, leaving them…
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Law firm lays ground for UK’s first PFAS legal claim
A UK law firm has confirmed that it is considering bringing the first PFAS-related legal claim in the country. Leigh…
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Business calls for government policies to unlock net-zero investment
The vast majority (91%) of business leaders see the transition to net zero as an investment opportunity, but just 1%…
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Nuclear energy gaining traction but Allianz Trade warns of limitations
Nuclear energy is seeing renewed momentum in the race to net zero but there are significant limitations of nuclear technology,…