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Plus eight countries back global solidarity climate finance levies on aviation, UN warns droughts are 'a slow moving global catastrophe', and renewables overtake coal power in Poland

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: July 2025

The European Commission's proposal to cut emissions 90 per cent by 2040 contains loopholes, but it still promises to be transformational for the green economy

Campaigners welcome 'pivotal step towards addressing the climate crisis', but lament loopholes that would allow for the increased use of carbon credits to meet new targets

Group of advertising firms write to government to call for a ban on fossil fuel marketing ahead of parliamentary debate next week

Investors managing $3.1tr in assets sign statement led by ShareAction urging chemical companies to accelerate transition to more sustainable substances that protect health and biodiversity

Government launches consultation on proposals for investors, pension funds, and corporates to develop climate transition plans and enhance reporting on sustainability-related data

Prime Minister declares energy security a 'vital' part of the UK's beefed up National Security Strategy, as green experts welcome recognition of escalating climate impacts

European Commission confirms plans to withdraw proposed EU Green Claims Directive amid concerns of placing 'undue burden' on small businesses

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: June 2025 part two