Policy

Leading sustainability executives welcome landmark COP28 deal, but warn significant investment gaps remain

COP28 has left a legacy that will only be realised if we act now to deliver the future energy systems we need today, writes Chris Skidmore MP

BusinessGreen rounds up the key pledges and statements adopted as part of the landmark UAE Consensus declaration today, and assesses what they could mean for the green economy

The Energy Performance Certificates regime should be reformed to align with efforts to meet net zero goals, a new study from the Energy Systems Catapult has argued

The attempt to brand the UAE Consensus as a success or failure misses the point - its impact depends on what governments and businesses do next

Government consultation acknowledges there is 'no practical way' for new homes to contain fossil fuel or hydrogen boilers and deliver 'significant' carbon savings

Business leaders and environmental campaigners reflect on landmark COP28 deal that provides 'a climate-action lifeline, not a finish line'

Historic agreement gavelled through minutes after final plenary starts at COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai

New coalition unveils plan for carbon crediting 'playbook', as initiative launched to boost carbon market transparency

A long night awaits for COP28 negotiators, as Presidency attempts to break impasse over proposals to phase out unabated fossil fuels and fears grow that talks could end without a deal