SCA delivered a total of 93.2 million seedlings in 2025. Of these, 49.2 million went to private forest owners, while the remainder were planted in the company’s own forests. Roughly every fourth seedling planted in Swedish forests comes from SCA.   ‘This means that our operations are the source of roughly 25% of the major climate benefits created in Swedish forests each year through new trees. The foundation for growing forests, which bind large amounts of carbon, is that mat

Carbon Neutral Group, which works with organisations to build actionable net zero roadmaps, grounded in robust carbon accounting and operational change, has reviewed industry sectors and their road in sustainability, specifically those who are leading the way to becoming net zero, by examining decarbonisation progress across five major industries.   When it comes down to industry sectors, retail and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are currently leading the way to

As organisations strive to meet net zero commitments, the biggest challenge often isn’t ambition, it is action. And at the heart of that action lies one critical step: establishing a carbon emissions baseline. Here, Team Energy explains why – and how to get started. A carbon emissions baseline provides a clear starting point for measuring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3. Without it, even the most well intentioned sustainability strategies risk d

Young people are at risk of being locked out the growing green economy, as new research highlights significant barriers to accessing green skills and careers, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.    The findings have been published alongside the launch of Co-op’s £2 million Green Opportunities Fund, delivered by its charity the Co-op Foundation, which will support initiatives helping young people build the skills, confidence and networks needed to access gre

The safety of drinking water and sanitation systems has a direct impact on human health. While many societies enjoy incredibly high water and sanitation quality, approximately 40% of the world’s recognised countries have an EPI (Environmental Performance Index) score of less than 50 (out of 100). As societies look for answers to these problems, Bionetix International invites key players everywhere to consider the important role of bioaugmentation in achieving water quality go

ACO Technologies has taken a major step on its net zero journey with the installation of 538 solar panels at its Shefford manufacturing site. The major investment by the water technologies and drainage specialist not only cuts carbon emissions from its manufacturing processes but also supports access to clean energy for schools in Sierra Leone.   The rooftop installation at ACO’s Shefford warehouse was delivered in partnership with Potentia Engineering in December 2025 and wi

The Arboricultural Association has successfully helped bring the critical issue of young tree survival to the heart of parliamentary debate, ensuring that attention is focused not just on planting targets, but on long term establishment and care.   Ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on the Protection and Management of Young Trees on Thursday 15 January 2026, Arboricultural Association senior technical officer Emma Gilmartin provided evidence and policy recommendations drawn

Virgin Media O2 is doubling down on its commitment to tackle digital exclusion, by pledging to donate 12,000 phones to people who need them throughout 2026.    Following the success of its 2025 commitment, where it also provided around 12,000 refurbished phones to those experiencing financial hardship, this year, the operator will again donate devices via its Community Calling programme with environmental charity, Hubbub, to help people in need get online.      The initiative

IFCO, a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, has announced its 2030 ESG goals, building on a record year of environmental savings achieved together with customers in 2025. These savings demonstrate that each year, the company’s circular business model delivers increasing, measurable environmental benefits – reinforcing that its ambitious 2030 goals are grounded in proven progress.   In 2025 alone, by replacing single use packaging with reus