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Climate finance ‘fails to hit the target’ Locked

Report by climate consulting experts calls for better coordination across multilateral and bilateral sources, greater flexibility and simplified access requirements.

UK

Ricardo wins place on green HGV research programme Locked

Freight transport produces more than a quarter of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions, with more than 540,000 heavy goods vehicles contributing a fifth.

UK

Good prospects for a resurgent Ricardo Locked

The global move to electrification and net zero plus surging growth in demand for consultancy are benefitting Ricardo, under CEO Graham Ritchie.

Europe, Global, UK

Integrating and operationalising your net zero strategy

Many companies that have set ambitious net zero strategies are now finding it difficult to actually embed these strategies throughout their company’s operations, and implement real change. Ricardo's Dr Daniel Strosnider offers tips on how to integrate and operationalise your net zero strategy.

Global, UK

ESG experts set out steps to sustainable transformation

Leading environmental & sustainability consultants present case studies and recommendations to assist organisations in navigating the complex world of ESG and sustainability integration.

Global, UK

UK emissions rising; consumer expenditure is top source Locked

Figures from the ONS and Ricardo show the environmental goods and services sector (EGSS) was still growing, in terms of employment and generated revenue, as of 2020.

UK

Latest results for Ramboll, SNC-Lavalin, Capita and Ricardo Locked

Year end financial reports from Ramboll, SNC-Lavalin and Capita — plus H1 for Ricardo — highlight the growing importance of decarbonisation, the energy transition and sustainable solutions to the bottom line. 

Europe, Global, UK

M&A updates for Ricardo and Tetra Tech Locked

Ricardo acquires Greek energy and environment modelling consultancy, while Tetra Tech seals RPS deal.

Europe, Global, UK

Ricardo surfs on sustainability and global megatrends Locked

Profits and order book of UK-based engineering and sustainability consultancy surge as the world pursues net zero

Europe, Global, UK

Mott MacDonald and Ricardo develop carbon tool for Kenya Locked

Kenya’s energy supply is dominated by renewables but fossil fuels, including coal, continue to produce high emissions.

Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Global, UK

Ricardo expands scope of local reporting dataset Locked

Latest update of BEIS’s local authority and regional greenhouse gas dataset includes emissions data on methane and nitrous oxide.

UK

Ricardo wins funding to develop sustainable motors for electric light commercial vehicles Locked

Government-backed innovation competitions support UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles

UK

Ricardo E&E continues growth journey Locked

Group’s exposure to robust government spending programmes around the world, and technological capabilities born out of its automotive and energy heritage is yielding opportunities in the low carbon arena

Europe, Global, UK

Expert Opinion: Environmental consultants to gain from waste revolution Locked

The largest changes to waste and recycling services in a generation are being introduced across the UK. Dr Adam Read, director of external affairs at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK and president of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), unpicks the implications for the environmental industry

UK

Arup, Costain and Ricardo selected for direct air capture and ghg removal pilots  Locked

The three firms are piloting experimental, cutting-edge methods for reducing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere under a government-funded scheme

UK

Ricardo supports wireless charging for EVs Locked

A new technology being developed in Coventry could be a low carbon game-changer for road freight in the UK

UK

Household ghg emissions: public enemy number one Locked

Commentators from the consultancy team supporting the compilation of the UK’s 2021 Environmental Accounts - Ricardo Energy & Environment - discuss the UK’s household greenhouse gas emissions problem and why £60bn is needed to tackle it

UK

Ricardo: engineering the net zero solution Locked

Ricardo’s move to fuse its automotive engineering capabilities with professional environmental services almost ten years ago is paying off. Will Hatchett explores how.

UK

Ricardo helps Surrey Police with net zero roadmap Locked

Modelling a net zero plan for Surrey Police involved conducting a staff workshop on behavioural change

UK

Ricardo and Mott Mac help water industry towards net zero Locked

UK-based international engineering consultancies Ricardo and Mott MacDonald create routemap to help UK water industry reach net zero

UK

Ricardo E&E performs strongly in FY19/20 Locked

British environmental and energy consulting outfit sees uptick in demand for net zero and water support services through FY19/20 despite CV-19-related headwinds in second half

Europe, Global, UK

Ricardo secures AMP7 framework positions Locked

UK

How to decarbonise a local authority Locked

Ricardo highlights the deep challenges and opportunities facing any local authority in their net zero journey. Ian Grant reports.

UK

HSE consultancies pivot to tackle coronavirus

Europe, Global, UK

Ricardo E&E helps drive group result in H1 Locked

Europe, Global, UK

Ricardo FY19: Energy & Environment a highlight Locked

Good year for E&E - particularly in Australia - offsets challenges elsewhere for London-listed engineering, technology and environmental consultant; as Brexit preparations take into account a 'range of scenarios and disruptions'

Australia, China, Europe, Global, UAE, UK

Ricardo acquires Australian environmental planning firm PLC Locked

Asia Pacific, Europe, Global, UK

Ricardo forms dedicated offshore wind team Locked

Europe, UK

Ricardo supports air pollution alert system Locked

Europe, UK

Focus on China grows amongst Western firms Locked

Mott MacDonald, Wood and WorleyParsons among those highlighting successes in China

Asia Pacific, China, Europe, Global, UK