ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
Arco’s net zero targets receive validation from science based targets initiative
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has become the safety industry’s first participant in the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) carbon reduction model, paving the way towards its net zero aim.
To do this, Arco has committed to reducing its absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from purchased goods and services 42 per cent by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year. (The target boundary includes land- related emissions from commodities
such as cotton and rubber used in Arco products and removals from bioenergy feedstocks).
The SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction targets, in line with the latest climate science and a 1.5 degree of global warming. Arco revealed its science-based net zero target is focused on prioritising the reduction of emissions across all scopes to reach net zero emissions by 2045.
Jim Harbidge, Head of Sustainability at Arco said: “We are pleased to have our
ambitious net zero targets approved by the SBTi. Publicly committing to these targets enhances our accountability and authenticates the work we’ve been doing over the past few years to reduce our carbon emissions.
“Last year we hit a significant milestone, reducing our Scope 2 carbon emissions by 21.2 per cent in a single year. It’s therefore critical that we continue to accelerate the delivery of sustainability across the business as we look ahead at our long-term 2045 net zero targets.”
Government to invest over £100m in water company fines to local
The Government will invest water company fines into local projects across the country to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.
Over £100m in fines and penalties levied against water companies since October 2023, as well as future fines and penalties, will be reinvested into projects to clean up our waters which could include local programmes to address pollution and
66 improve water quality.
When water companies breach their environmental permits – for example by releasing excessive pollution into a river – that is a criminal offence. The most serious cases, like illegal sewage spills, see water company fines issued and criminal prosecutions for water bosses.
A record 81 criminal investigations have been launched into water
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environmental projects Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP.
companies under this government as part of a new operation spearheaded by Environment Secretary Steve Reed.
This Government is clear that the current volume of sewage being discharged to our waters is unacceptable. We have launched an independent review, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe, to reset the water sector regulatory system and deliver a fair deal for customers and investors.
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