Heather Dinwoodie

In our first weekly roundup of 2024, we shine a spotlight on the first disruptive tech breakthroughs of the new year.

Fear of unintentional greenwashing is leading companies to keep their cards to their chests, creating a self-fulfilling cycle of inexperience and inability.

PwC has published the results of its 27th annual Global CEO Survey, revealing that almost half of the world's chief executives believe that their companies will not survive the next ten years if they do not change their ways.

In 2021, three-time NBA champion Rick Fox entered into an unlikely partnership with Sam Marshall, a prestigious architect. Together, the pair co-founded Partanna in the Bahamas, solidifying their mission to decarbonise the construction industry.

Many of us are in the habit of beginning our day with a hot cup of coffee, blissfully ignoring the impact it has on our planets. But what if that same cup of coffee could be made in a lab?

In 1986, Michael Holmes founded iForm Clever Buildings with the aim of revolutionising the construction industry. Almost three decades later, the company was passed down to Holmes' daughter, Emma MacRae, who has doubled down on its commitment to sustainability.

The UK Government has allowed the ‘emergency use’ of a toxic pesticide that is supposed to be banned for the harm it poses to bees.

Dehusk co-founders Samuel Tecuala and Quan Tan explore the environmental and economic implications of the overreliance on imported goods, using the Philippines' dairy industry as a case study. They argue that local solutions and innovation could maximise the potential of sustainable products while supporting the surrounding economy.

John Spear, director of Epi Consulting, explains the five steps companies should take to address Scope three emissions head-on and deliver on their net zero targets

In 2019, Jessica Brunt set out on her journey to disrupt the fashion industry with the launch of Verte, a pop-up swap-shop for pre-loved clothing.