Amidst the resplendence of Munnar’s sky islands – The Applied Ecologist

Madhumay Mallik from the Wildlife Trust of India recounts their experience researching grass frogs, and details what is being done to ensure that these and other frog species continue to thrive despite increasing challenges. Far away on the mountain peak were cotton clouds in restless sleep, tossing and turning. Before me, a lush pasture of […]

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But only with semi-natural habitats nearby – The Applied Ecologist

Pollinators, like bumblebees, are essential for agriculture, yet they’re declining due to landscape simplification and habitat loss. In this blog post, Riho Marja and colleagues tell us more about their study. Riho Marja and his team explored the effect of field size on Bumble bee populations in Austria and Hungary. They explored this by setting […]

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How the strategies of bilberry roots to access nutrients vary at small scales and with changes in nutrient availability |

Barbara Meyers, University of Freiburg in Germany, discusses her article: Soil nutrient availability rather than spatial nutrient heterogeneity shapes the intraspecific response of root architectural, morphological and mycorrhizal traits in Vaccinium myrtillus Roots make up for a large proportion of plant biomass and play a central role in several plant functions: accessing water and nutrients […]

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Ireland Issues €55.15 Million in Organic Farming Scheme Payments as 2025 Funding Cycle Begins

Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has confirmed that more than €55.15 million in payments is now being issued to 4,858 farmers under the 2025 Organic Farming Scheme (OFS). The rollout marks the latest phase of the State’s ongoing push to expand organic production and support farmers transitioning to more […]

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What are the Benefits of B Corp Certification? A Concise Answer!

B Corp Certification is increasingly recognised as a hallmark of ethical business practices. But beyond the prestige, what are the tangible benefits of becoming a B Corp? In this article, we’ll explore how B Corp Certification can positively impact your business, and how ESG Pro Limited can support you in reaping these benefits. 1. Enhanced […]

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PPN 06/21 Technical Guidance

Ensure PPN 06/21 compliance with a comprehensive Carbon Reduction Plan. Learn how to report all relevant Scope 3 emissions and avoid reputational risks. PPN 06/21 Technical Guidance: A Comprehensive Guide to Ensuring Compliance Public Procurement Notice 06/21 (PPN 06/21) is a key regulation that requires suppliers bidding for major government contracts in the UK to […]

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Procurement Act 2023 – Urgent Readiness Actions

A professional’s guide to the Procurement Act 2023. We explore the new legislation and offer a FREE COPY of our 50-page Procurement Act Handbook (published 2025). Expert guidance and checklists! In this extract of the ESG Pro Procurement Act Handbook, we consider the key changes to the Procurement Act 2023 and especially your key /urgent […]

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Hospitality and ESG Sustainability – Leading the Charge

In this extract of our FREE 355 page book, The Hospitality Industry’s ESG and Sustainability Handbook, published 2025, we discuss the strategic imperative of ESG in hospitality. Leading the Charge in Sustainable Hospitality The Hospitality Industry at a Crossroads The hospitality industry stands at a transformative moment in history, shaped by unprecedented global challenges and […]

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Why Greenwashing is an Accounting Fraud

As the world shakes off the pandemic induced economic stupor, business leaders are waking up to the realisation that ‘Greenwashing’ is an accounting fraud which could imperil their business. The fraud of Greenwashing is, at its core, a conflict between reported behaviour and actual behaviour, and the organisation’s Executive risk personal liability. Reading Time: 4 […]

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Iberdrola Commits $15 Billion to UK Electricity Grids in Major Push for Electrification and Energy Security

Iberdrola has announced a landmark $15 billion investment in the UK’s electricity grid, marking the largest grid‑infrastructure commitment in the company’s global portfolio and a major boost to the country’s electrification and energy‑security ambitions ESG News. The investment — approved by UK energy regulator Ofgem — will be delivered through Iberdrola’s UK subsidiary ScottishPower, which […]

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