Australia's ANZ Bank has been slapped with a hefty A$750,000 fine for 'widespread' corporate misconduct and failing to maintain proper share dealing policies for its directors, following a landmark Federal Court ruling.
The 2025 Very Short Film Festival champions powerful environmental storytelling, with winning films tackling the climate crisis, plastic pollution, and our connection to nature, all in 60 seconds.
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Tesco launches a groundbreaking nationwide initiative to tackle food waste, partnering with Olio to redistribute surplus food to communities across the UK. Discover how this scheme will benefit local charities and reduce environmental impact.
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Aldi Australia has made a monumental environmental pledge, announcing the permanent removal of plastic bags from all its stores. The decision, which follows a successful trial, is set to prevent billions of bags from entering landfills and oceans, marking
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ITV employees are reportedly outraged as executives host a lavish London party with celebrity performances while the company implements hiring freezes and cost-cutting measures.
Leicester City Football Club partners with eco-brand One Water in a landmark deal to eliminate single-use plastics at the King Power Stadium, championing sustainability in British sports.
A team of environmental activists has successfully crossed the treacherous Bass Strait in a boat constructed solely from reclaimed plastic waste and trash, highlighting the ocean pollution crisis in a daring maritime protest.
A fierce battle is raging in California's Point Reyes National Seashore, pitting multi-generational dairy and cattle ranchers against powerful environmental groups. The conflict centres on a contentious plan to extend agricultural leases for 20 years, rai
Exclusive: The Premier League intervened to block Arsenal's proposed £43 million transfer for Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz in 2022, citing controversial profit and sustainability rules.
Once a symbol of Cold War austerity, East Germany's prefabricated Plattenbau housing estates are experiencing an unlikely renaissance. Discover how these concrete giants are providing a blueprint for tackling today's urgent issues of urban density, sustai
Starbucks is transforming its UK coffee shops with a bold new design philosophy focused on community, sustainability, and a premium, local feel. Discover the changes coming to a high street near you.
Lady Amelia Windsor, the most fashionable member of the Royal Family, reveals her journey from royal protocol to sustainable style icon in an exclusive interview. Discover how the Duchess of Kent's granddaughter is redefining modern aristocracy.
A leading food waste charity is urging UK shoppers to ditch the big weekly supermarket trip. Discover the simple switch that could save you money and help the planet.
Virgin Atlantic urges passengers to conserve toilet paper on flights in a new sustainability drive, as the airline tackles supply chain issues and aims to reduce waste.
A former royal butler who worked for King Charles for seven years shares an astonishingly frugal and sustainable secret from the monarch's daily routine that defies all royal expectations.
Exclusive: Liverpool are considering a surprise move for PSG's Hugo Ekitike, with Newcastle United potentially forced to sell Alexander Isak to meet Profit and Sustainability Rules, sparking a major transfer chain reaction.
Energy giant Shell has abruptly cancelled construction of its flagship biofuels facility in Rotterdam, dealing a significant blow to European sustainable fuel ambitions and raising questions about the company's decarbonisation commitments.
Exclusive: Nestlé's European chief executive Laurent Freixe abruptly resigns following an internal ethics investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship, uncovered through the company's own confidential employee hotline.
A concerned mother has publicly criticised her child's school after it unexpectedly removed all meat-based meals from its canteen menu. The decision, part of a new sustainability initiative, has left many students struggling to find appealing food options
Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider has been abruptly fired after a secret romantic relationship with a marketing executive he promoted to Vice President of Americas Marketing just 18 months after meeting her, in a dramatic corporate governance scandal.
A first-person account of a life consumed by trips to the local tip, revealing a deeper societal obsession with waste and consumerism in modern Britain.
Nestlé's UK & Ireland boss, Stefano Agostini, has been abruptly dismissed after nearly four decades with the company for failing to disclose a personal relationship with a colleague, breaching strict corporate governance rules.
A critical examination of Dubai reveals a city built on a paradox: a glittering monument to hyper-capitalism that masks a deeply fragile and unsustainable social and economic model, serving as a stark warning for the West.
Royal Mail launches a pioneering trial of solar-powered parcel lockers across the UK, aiming to slash emissions and offer 24/7 parcel collection in a major sustainability push for the postal service.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has launched a formal investigation into Drax Group regarding historical statements about its biomass sourcing practices and sustainability credentials.