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National Infrastructure Commission: Plummeting costs mean UK should double down on renewables
New research reveals UK could source two thirds of its power from renewables by 2030, as calls grow for government to accelerate clean energy auction pipeline and introduce green tax breaks
BP boss: Net zero plan is critical for 'socially challenged' oil industry
In Sunday Times interview, BP chief executive admits that without new decarbonisation strategy the company would struggle to attract and retain top talent
Plans unveiled for net zero carbon Humber Cluster
Both the Humber and Greater Manchester edge forward with ambitious net zero plans, as the race to deliver a series of green industrial hubs across the UK heats up
'An opportunity to bring about a better future': Top economists call for the end of the carbon economy
Group of leading economists call on policymakers to hasten the close of the 'carbon economy'
'BP has woken up': Oil giant pledges to reduce fossil fuel portfolio in beefed up net zero strategy
BP announces pivot to become 'integrated energy company' as it pledges to cut oil and gas production by 40 per cent and ramp up clean energy and technology investment after suffering record loss in the second quarter of 2020
Alok Sharma: 'I want to urge all businesses to join the Race to Zero Coalition'
COP26 President Alok Sharma's speech yesterday to the Let's Build Back Better event hosted by the British High Commission in Wellington
Whitehall needs to set itself a 'net zero test'
WWF's Gareth Redmond-King argues that the crucial upcoming Autumn Budget and Spending Review has to deliver on promising 'green recovery' rhetoric
Report: England's largest landowners must ramp up tree planting efforts
The Church Commissioners of England and Duchy of Cornwall - two of the largest institutional landowners in England - have tree cover rates below the already 'weak' national average of 10 per cent, according to a new study from Friends of the Earth
'Turn Britain's streets green': Ofgem unveils plan to prep local grids for EV surge
Proposals for next electricity distribution price control period geared at developing more flexible grid for EVs, electric heating, batteries and digitisation
Moody's upgrades sustainability vision with science-based net zero targets
Credit ratings giant's vision includes science-based emissions goals backed by carbon offset investments in immediate term
Isle of Man climate bill targets net zero emissions by 2050
UK Crown Dependency sets out plan to ban fossil fuel cars by 2040, grow renewable energy sources and improve building energy efficiency
Diamonds are forever? Clutch of gem firms to draw up 'carbon neutral' roadmap
De Beers and nine of its suppliers and customers to draw up net zero plans in response to growing consumer demand for responsibly sourced diamonds
'Significant step': Nest targets net zero pension portfolio by 2050
Auto-enrolment pension scheme also promises to fully divest from thermal coal, oil sands and Arctic drilling by 2025
EU recovery package: Net zero launch pad or missed opportunity?
As MEPs enter talks over EU Council's €1.8tr recovery package and budget deal, many key green questions remain
Microsoft inks 500MW solar deal as it outlines suite of fresh sustainability steps
Tech giant also touts further carbon removal efforts, $50m innovation investment, an expanded carbon tax, and a new 'sustainability calculator' for customers
Boris Johnson touts £350m innovation funding to fuel 'green, sustainable recovery'
PM marks first year in Number 10 with support for raft of CCS, hydrogen, green construction, space and transport projects
Transform to Net Zero: Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks and others launch corporate climate alliance
Danone, Unilever, Mercedes-Benz, Maersk, Wipro and Natura & Co among founding members of corporate drive to share expertise in setting science-based climate targets
MPs urge government to 'dramatically scale-up' net zero in recovery plans
Cross party MPs from the Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems and SNP join businesses in calling for clear net zero roadmap to 2050
P&G unveils 2030 'carbon neutral' goal backed by CO2 offsetting plan
Firm to invest in nature-based schemes such as tree planting and mangrove restoration to slash emissions over coming decade
Danone's Eric Soubeiran on regenerative farming and fixing the 'broken' food system
Vice-president of nature and water cycle Eric Soubeiran sits down with BusinessGreen to discuss the French food giant's plans to move away from intensive farming practices in the pandemic era
Is the future of zero-carbon social housing taking shape in Greenwich?
EXCLUSIVE: ilke Homes and ENGIE unveil new social housing project that exceeds net zero standards
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