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The Secret of the Carbon Footprint of Global Payment Systems
29 February 2024
It’s no mystery that businesses are the biggest producers of harmful carbon dioxide on Earth; the number of employees, the nature of the business, the transportation involved all contribute to a business’s carbon footprint. However, this is only scratching the surface.
In today’s article, we will discuss how payment systems specifically contribute to harmful emissions. Anything from Venmo transactions to playing at PayPal casinos is associated with an increase of the carbon footprint of the specific payment service company.Read more
Recruitment: Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chairs
6 March 2017
The Thames and four other Regional Flood and Coastal Committees are looking for a new Chair. Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (RFCCs) are committees established by the Environment Agency under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 that bring together members appointed by Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and independent members with relevant experience for 3 purposes: • … … Read more
LCCP News January 2017
13 January 2017
Reports of recent events, partner activities, job opportunities, and more in our first partnership update of 2017.
The Parable of the Reef: LCCP Chair in the Huffington Post
3 June 2016
There once was a beautiful and bountiful reef. Local fishermen made a living by selling its fish. Rich people visited the area to admire its beauty and to enjoy the local sea food. Gradually the number of visitors and fishermen increased, and the number of fish declined… Read the rest of this post here.
LCCP Chair Prof. appearing at the Edinburgh International Science Festival
6 April 2016
On Saturday 9th of April Prof. will be appearing at the 2016 Edinburgh International Science Festival to share his experience’s delivering the one-man play ‘2071: The World We’ll Leave Our Grandchildren’ about our climate: how it has changed in the past, how and why it is changing now, and the need for humanity to act in order … … Read more
Message from : appointed new LCCP Manager
20 November 2015
I am pleased to announce that following a competitive process, has been appointed as Manager of the London Climate Change Partnership, commencing on the 23 November with a duration of 16 months. is currently Chair of Directors for Climate UK. Her previous role was as Director of Climate South … … Read more
London Assembly Economy Committee assess climate risks to London economy
23 July 2015
Today the London Assembly Economy Committee published the report Weathering the Storm, looking into the impact of climate change on London’s economy in terms of risks and opportunities. … Read more
Reducing emissions and preparing for climate change: a roadmap for the new Government
30 June 2015
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has produced its first report to the new parliament regarding reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. … Read more
2071: if you have missed the play, read the book!
26 June 2015
In the follow-up of the 2071 play success, performed by LCCP Chair at the Royal Court Theatre, the 2071 text is now available from any bookshop or via Amazon! … Read more
London’s Climathon: 24-hours to hack Energy, Water, Waste and Governance challenges
18 June 2015
Today marks the start of the Climate-KIC Climathon, a global 24-hour hackathon series that will be hosted simultaneously in major cities around the world on 18 June 2015. … Read more
Find out about HIRAM, a tool to understand climate change impacts on transport
27 May 2015
HIRAM – for Highways Infrastructure Resilience Assessment Modelling– was developed in South West England with Climate UK, the Met Office and the Environment Agency. … Read more