Legislation

Occupier and investor demand for 'green' buildings is growing, but costs and a lack of metrics are holding sector back, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors report claims

UK Infrastructure Bank pledges £60m to move towards improved semiconductor supply chains and a reindustrialised north east

Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate set to come into force on 1 January 2024 after securing support in Parliamentary vote last night

New measures aim to tackle rooftop solar 'red tape' by removing 1MW industry limit and flat roof planning demands

New £19m fund to help local governments fast-track net zero initiatives by mobilising private finance

Global Sustainable Investment Alliance details how tighter definitions have led to a dip in 'green' asset investment in the US and Europe

Think tank finds almost 80 per cent of landlords want stricter energy efficiency rules on their properties, including raising minimum standards on rental properties

Campaign urges government to develop new International Rail Strategy to help tackle emissions from short haul flights

ShareAction investigation on 'structural lack of transparency' across banking industry finds just one-in-five of Europe's 20 largest banks publish information on green finance target calculations

Failure to invest in battery manufacturing could stifle UK automotive industry, House of Commons Committee report claims