Green Intelligence August 2023 - the latest environmental business news
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Key greenwashing terms worth knowing - With corporate greenwashing becoming increasingly sophisticated, the practice can now be separated into several different forms that all businesses should be aware of.
Latest news
British public willing to switch banks based on environmental impact - A recent poll by ShareAction has shown that the British public would switch banks based on the environmental and social impacts linked to their financial providers.
Local councils are fighting barriers to 'climate-conscious' planning - New research shows that many council planning services are enthusiastic and committed to pioneering local low carbon solutions but face “very challenging circumstances”.
Six research hubs to drive forward net zero energy - A group of new energy research centres and hubs have been announced to boost knowledge, create innovative green technologies and reduce demand for energy.
Green technologies
World's largest battery storage scheme will go ahead in Manchester - Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park will be the home of a new battery energy storage scheme (BESS) valued at ￡750m and 1GW.
World-'thirst' offset-free carbon negative beer brewed in London - A South London brewery has combined regenerative farming with recaptured raw ingredients to produce a completely carbon negative beer without carbon offsetting.
Sustainability
Are some green policies in the firing line? - Over 100 major firms have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister in support of ambitious net zero goals, amid fears the government plans to row back on several headline green policies.
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