Legislation

Study: More than 180 constituencies at risk of 'deeply unpopular' Reform fracking plans

Energy

Study: More than 180 constituencies at risk of 'deeply unpopular' Reform fracking plans

Friends of the Earth publishes new map showing areas vulnerable to shale gas extraction, as Labour promises full ban on fracking projects

clock 01 October 2025 • 4 min read
Government confirms 74 per cent of Britain's power generation came from low carbon sources last year

Energy

Government confirms 74 per cent of Britain's power generation came from low carbon sources last year

New figures tracking progress towards Clean Power by 2030 goal suggest UK is on track to become 'clean energy superpower' this decade

clock 30 September 2025 • 4 min read
EU Omnibus: Has Brussels fallen for the 'false assumption' businesses want to scrap sustainability rules?

Policy

EU Omnibus: Has Brussels fallen for the 'false assumption' businesses want to scrap sustainability rules?

Poll of more than 2,500 European business leaders reveals continued support for robust corporate sustainability and due diligence rules

clock 30 September 2025 • 8 min read
'Sustainability cannot backtrack': Almost four-in-five UK citizens back rules to ensure companies act sustainably

Policy

'Sustainability cannot backtrack': Almost four-in-five UK citizens back rules to ensure companies act sustainably

Sustainability is increasingly considered a core value by European citizens and consumers, but 'greenwashing' fears remain

clock 26 September 2025 • 3 min read
Gatwick expansion, continued corporate climate action, and reporting standards progress

Politics

Gatwick expansion, continued corporate climate action, and reporting standards progress

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: September 2025 part two

clock 26 September 2025 • 3 min read
The Wildlife Trusts: Nature being hit by 'frightening pace' of climate change

Biodiversity

The Wildlife Trusts: Nature being hit by 'frightening pace' of climate change

Government urged to overhaul adaptation policy, as campaigners warn UK is 'shockingly underprepared' for level of disruption seen across southern Europe

clock 26 September 2025 • 4 min read
European Commission proposes further one-year delay to EU anti-deforestation rules

Supply chain

European Commission proposes further one-year delay to EU anti-deforestation rules

Commission claims IT software and data processing shortcomings must be overcome before EU Deforestation Regulation can come into force

clock 23 September 2025 • 5 min read
Refreshed Water Efficiency Standards promise to unblock house-building projects

Policy

Refreshed Water Efficiency Standards promise to unblock house-building projects

Aerated taps, efficient showerheads, and dual flush toilets promise to enable thousands of new developments in support of government plans to to build 1.5 million new homes during the current Parliament

clock 23 September 2025 • 4 min read
High Seas Treaty: Agreement delivers 'clearer expectations' for businesses and governments

Policy

High Seas Treaty: Agreement delivers 'clearer expectations' for businesses and governments

EXPLAINER – After the UN High Seas Treaty achieved the 60 ratifications it needs to enter into force, BusinessGreen Intelligence explores what businesses can expect from new ocean regulations

clock 22 September 2025 • 8 min read
High Seas Treaty to become international law after ratification in 60 countries

Policy

High Seas Treaty to become international law after ratification in 60 countries

UN Secretary General hails 'historic achievement' for ocean protection and multilateralism as countdown to inaugural Ocean COP1 Summit is triggered

clock 22 September 2025 • 4 min read