Buildings

Andrew Warren explains how the Shadow Chancellor's claim weakening building standards will result in more affordable homes is based on some deeply questionable assumptions and ignores the cost savings more efficient homes deliver

New funding to enable increased production of low carbon cement, which promises to cut emissions in half

Plus: New York hails building emissions progress; Singapore launches green levy for flights; and MEPs set out their COP31 priorities, in our round up of the top green business news from around the world this week.

Reforms aim to ensure Natural England's advice for planning proposals is focused on areas that 'present the greatest risks or opportunities for nature'

New £5m centre will use air-source heat pumps, enhanced insulation, smart ventilation, and rooftop solar to slash its carbon footprint

Latest Low Carbon Concrete Group Market Benchmark report shows emissions reductions have been achieved following revisions to industry standards to enable use of more low carbon materials

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary provides update on £15bn energy efficiency programme, as she hails net zero as 'a force for reindustrialisation' that can tackle the climate crisis and curb energy bills

National Residential Landlords Association argues expanded skills base and accessible finance required if demanding targets to improve inefficient properties are to be met

Putting homes in fuel poverty first in line for the 'rooftop revolution' would deliver huge cuts to energy bills, study finds

Partner Insight: Scaling neighbourhood decarbonisation requires more than public funding - early insights from Brockmoor highlight the conditions private investors need before they are willing to invest.