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Nigel Topping appointed UK climate champion
Former We Mean Business CEO tasked with getting businesses, investors, organisations, and cities engaged with the COP26 summit happening in Glasgow in November
Tesco banishes shrink wrap for multipack cans
Heinz is exploring ways to roll out the initiative across other retailers, a move that could reduce CO2 emissions by up to 3300 tonnes a year.
Meat giant Tyson Foods launches 'sustainable protein' coalition
Coalition includes leaders from “all forms of protein” will meet to discuss ways to increase global protein supply
'We ask for fairness': Von der Leyen warns countries to price carbon or face border tax
European Commission President warns nations it will tax products imported into EU unless a “global level playing field” is established
'Nature is not an asset class': Prince Charles calls for 'evolution' of economic model
Heir to the throne launches Sustainable Markets Council to bring together industry leaders to drive breakthroughs in decarbonisation
Citizens' Assembly set to craft UK strategy for Net Zero
110 members of the public will travel to Birmingham this weekend for the first in a series of weekend workshops to help establish how radical the UK could be in pursuing net zero
'The world needs leadership': Starbucks pledges to become 'resource positive'
CEO Kevin Johnson outlines major new sustainability strategy for the coffee giant, promising tough environmental targets will 'create greater value for all stakeholders'
Boris Johnson announces ban on foreign aid for coal mines and power stations
New policy will stop the UK 'outsourcing' its emissions to developing countries, Johnson tells UK-Africa summit
'Show leadership': World Economic Forum urges Davos delegates to set net zero goals
All companies attending the Swiss summit have been asked to set targets to hit net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest
Accounting bodies call for urgent overhaul of corporate SDG reporting
'Without companies aligning their business models and operations with the SDGs - they simply won't be achieved' experts warn
'A bold bet to solve a big problem': Microsoft promises to be 'carbon negative' by 2030
BREAKING: Tech giant promises that by 2050 it will remove as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it has emitted since its founding in 1975
UK green economy boosts jobs and turnover, but campaigners fear faster growth needed
Green economy turnover swells 4.7 per cent to hit £46.7bn in 2018, but experts warn growth is off track for delivering on net zero goals
As climate climbs the global risk agenda, will Davos be different this year?
Dominance of environmental threats in this year's Global Risks Report suggests financial world is finally starting to grasp the urgency of the climate crisis
Climate threats sweep the board in 2020 global risk ranking
For the first time top five long-term risks facing world are environment and climate related, latest report from World Economic Forum reveals
'Circulytics': Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches new service to help firms slash waste levels
New tool will give companies a free assessment of their progress towards more circular business models
Colgate launches 'first ever' recyclable toothpaste tube
Colgate-Palmolive said it will share its tube technology with competitors in a bid to help make recyclable tubes an industry standard
Birmingham mulls pollution-busting car ban
Private cars taking 'through trips' could be banned from the city centre under radical plans to improve air quality
Wind giant Vestas set to become carbon neutral by 2030
Turbine manufacturer says it will cut its carbon footprint by 55 per cent by 2025 and hit 100 per cent by 2030, promising carbon neutrality 'with no offsets'
London Power: Mayor launches green energy company for city's households
Launch of City Hall-owned London Power is part of Mayor Khan's plan to make London a 'zero carbon city' by 2050
Cloth nappy maker TotsBots snapped up by Frugi
Frugi expands eco-friendly empire with acquisition of TotsBots and its sister reusable sanitary products brand Bloom & Nora
CES 2020: Gadgets for the climate crisis
From pollution masks to 'impossible' pork, this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas came face to face with the realities of life in a warming world
What does the veganism tribunal ruling mean for employers?
Ethical veganism is now considered a protected belief in English law, so how vegan-friendly is your workplace?
Quorn becomes first major food firm to launch CO2 labels
Carbon footprint data displayed on packs will signal to consumers how planet-friendly each product is
Theresa Villiers: 'Updated' Agriculture Bill will return to Parliament this month
Government hopes Bill will be passed by the Spring, paving the way for payments under new subsidy scheme that prioritises environmental action to be delivered in 2021
Shell Aviation inks deal to supply sustainable aviation fuel to Lufthansa in US airport
Firm promises to develop 'scalable supply' of sustainable aviation fuels under new multi-year partnership with World Energy
Chancellor promises to 'prioritise' environment in March Budget
First Budget under Prime Minister Johnson will focus on environment, raising hopes for net zero action
Burger King launches new plant-based Whopper…but it's not for vegans
Soy patty will be cooked on the same grill as beef burgers, ruling it out for many vegetarians and vegans
Equinor plots path to 'near zero' emissions by 2050
Norway's state-backed energy giant pledges to cut emissions from its Norway operations by 40 per cent by 2030, 70 per cent by 2040 and to near zero by 2050
Zero emission cars enjoy record year of sales
Industry data reveals battery electric cars sales were up 144 per cent in 2019
Vogue Italia ditches photos in sustainable fashion issue
Move is to highlight carbon impact of fashion photo shoots, according to editor
Net Zero Neighbourhood? Green light given for low-carbon housing development in Wales
Parc Hadau scheme near Swansea wins planning permission from local council, paving the way for ultra sustainable housing development
Shell boosts Smart Export Guarantee tariff following criticism
Energy supplier moves tariff from 0.001p per kWh to 3.5p per kWh, insisting first price was a 'pilot' tariff
The net zero decade? 10 key trends to watch for the 2020s
PART TWO: The next ten years are set to be decisive in the fight against climate change - here are the key trends that will shape the global green economy
The net zero decade? 10 key trends to watch for the 2020s
PART ONE: The next ten years are set to be decisive in the fight against climate change - here are the key trends that will shape the global green economy
BusinessGreen's best of 2019
We trawl through the archive to pick out some of our favourite reads of the past 12 months
Regional leaders call for flood-focused COBRA committee as fresh floods hit
Some 300 flood alerts in place over the weekend, including almost 100 flood warnings, as experts call for overhaul of flood policy
MPs approve Johnson's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
Bill passes Second Reading easily thanks to government's 80-strong majority, marking a major step towards the UK's exit from the EU
Clive Lewis to run for Labour leadership
Shadow Treasury Minister responsible for Sustainable Economics promises to tackle the climate crisis with a 'different kind of party'
Scottish Government proposes legal requirement for all owner occupier homes to hit EPC C from 2024
Homes would need to hit EPC C after sale or renovation under radical new plans to accelerate energy efficiency improvements in private housing
Queen's Speech: Government ramps up offshore wind target to 40GW
Climate change and environment central to government's legislative agenda, Queen's Speech confirms
Compass Group to serve up greener meals under new partnership with EAT
Partnership will see pilot project in Nordic operations monitor the carbon impact of food served and switch to greener dishes
EU lawmakers strike compromise on green finance taxonomy
MEPs and Finnish presidency of the EU Council agree a compromise on taxonomy regulation, ending tussle over whether nuclear can qualify as 'green'
Fiat Chrysler merges with Peugeot to create 'sustainable mobility' giant
Two firms confirm tie-up, which will create world's fourth largest carmaker
NEST plots boost to climate goals to accelerate corporate carbon cuts
Provider of millions of UK pensions considering raising its benchmark for climate positive companies
'A perfect storm for coal': Europe and US drive global dip in coal use
But fuel use set to remain 'broadly stable' over next five years as falling demand in West is offset by surging growth in Asia, according to International Energy Agency
Goldman Sachs and Liberty Mutual beef up fossil fuel lending policies
Top US finance giants tighten policies governing their support for coal industry
The green winners and losers of the 2019 General Election
Who's in and who's out following the historic Conservative victory
EU leaders back 2050 net zero target
European Council endorses goal of building a 'climate neutral EU', despite continuing Polish objections