Why do women remain the unsung heroes of climate action?
For Women’s history Month, our Policy Officer, Blánaid Sheeran, discusses women’s distinct relationship with climate change.
Celebrating one year at OG with our Communications Manager, Hannah Jolliffe
Our Communications Manager, Hannah, recently celebrated her first anniversary at Opportunity Green. Here she tells us why she loves the team ethos at OG.
The EU’s clampdown on greenwashing is promising, but it still leaves gaps
The new Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition is a welcome step towards protecting consumers against unsubstantiated green claims. But gaps still remain.
Positive Climate Stories in February
Our monthly dose of climate positivity.
Read on and rejoice...
The shipping industry must open its eyes to climate change litigation
Climate change litigation is far from being a distant risk for the shipping industry. A growing number of climate change cases have begun to target the sector. Shipping must wake up to the risks involved, says our Legal Officer Isa Keuschnigg.
Why we are marking Employee Appreciation Day today – and every day
As an organisation that works a four-day week and offers progressive family leave, it’s no surprise that we are celebrating Employee Appreciation Day.
Celebrating our Legal Manager David’s one year anniversary at OG
Our Legal Manager David Kay reflects on his first year at OG!
Positive climate stories in January 2024
January’s positive climate stories include EU fossil fuel CO2 emissions hitting a 60-year low, using policy to impact maritime’s decarbonisation and a legal victory in Norway that paves the way for Rosebank.
Pulling legal levers: The role of finance flows in decarbonising aviation
When it comes to solving the climate crisis, money matters. We set out how the law sets the framework for financial investment and helps keep finance flows on the right track.
Celebrating one year at OG with our Policy Officer, Nuala
Our Policy Officer Nuala Doyle reflects on her first year working at Opportunity Green.
Our key achievements and impacts in 2023
Read about Opportunity Green’s key achievements in 2023, from the launch of the SASHA Coalition to being selected by Giving Green as one of their top recommendations for climate giving.
Why we monitor our travel emissions (and why everyone else should too)
The way we travel for work has a huge impact on climate change. So what’s the best way to calculate corporate travel emissions?
Positive stories from COP28
After COP28's two weeks of intense negotiations to set the world on track for a sustainable future, we look back on some of the most notable silver linings of this year’s conference.
Shipping and aviation are coming under growing legal pressure to decarbonise – here’s why
Our Legal Assistant Olivia Moyle explains why the shipping and aviation industries are coming under increasing legal pressure to decarbonise.
Positive climate stories in November
From nature restoration to sperm whale conservation, here are some nuggets of optimism to welcome in the new month!
5 reasons why aviation and shipping need more climate funding
Giving Green has rated reducing aviation and shipping emissions a high-impact way to combat climate change. Find out why…
5 reasons why paternity leave is essential to close the gender pay gap
Meaningful paternity leave is fundamental to women getting equal pay. Here are five reasons why…
Celebrating one year at OG with our Project Assistant, Blánaid
In just a year, our Projects Assistant Blánaid has made her mark in most aspects of work and life at OG. She looks back on a year at Opportunity Green.
5 reasons why we should take the train instead of the plane for business travel
How does train travel compare to taking the plane to European destinations? Our Project Assistant Sabrina Khan-Dighe travelled from London to Valencia by train and reports back.