Policy
Zoom in on Net Zero - with WBCSD's Claire O'Neill and Peter Bakker
Former COP26 President Claire O'Neill and World Business Council for Sustainable Development president Peter Bakker join BusinessGreen for a chat about challenges and opportunities the lead up to next year's critical UN climate summit
'Pesticide scandal': UK branded biggest exporter of 'banned' chemicals
Greenpeace investigation reveals how a loophole is allowing UK firms to export 'banned' hazardous agrochemicals to developing countries
Government boots up sustainable ICT strategy with new net zero obligation for suppliers
Latest Greening Government strategy points to demanding new sustainable procurement rules for IT suppliers
Concerned citizens, assemble
The wide-ranging report from the UK's first Citizens Assembly on how to build a net zero emission economy was inspiring and frustrating in near equal measure
Climate Assembly: Five key takeaways from the UK's first exercise in direct democracy
More than 100 members of the UK public have carefully considered how best to reach net zero by 2050 – and the results are fascinating
BP and Equinor team up for multi-billion dollar US offshore wind push
BP makes first major move in support of new net zero emissions strategy, with $1.1bn move to secure stakes in wave of US offshore wind projects
Inside the IEA's roadmap for a decarbonised global energy system
Extending the use of electricity, alongside deploying hydrogen and carbon capture and utilisation technologies, critical if the world is to reach its net-zero goals, IEA report concludes
Climate Assembly UK demands 'strong and clear' government leadership on net zero
Assembly convened by Parliament of more than 100 members of the public call for urgency, fairness, and leadership to be at the heart of the net zero transition
Claire O'Neill joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Former President of COP26 appointed as managing director for climate and energy at influential international business group
'Not environmentally acceptable': Druridge Bay coal mine plans rejected for second time
In a decision hailed by campaigners as a hugely significant climate milestone for the UK, the government has again blocked plans for a controversial open cast coal mine in England's North East
MPs and chemicals industry welcome extension of UK REACH deadlines
Environmental Audit Committee welcomes move to give firms more time to register chemicals use with post-Brexit scheme
'Unwavering support': Government marks World EV Day with fresh funding push
Department for Transport and Highways England unveil new multi-million pound funding plans to help accelerate transition to electric vehicles
Study: Cleaner air could net the UK a £1.6bn economic boost
New analysis suggests three million working days a year are lost to air pollution
Peak oil and CO2? How Covid-19 may have accelerated the green energy transition
DNV GL assesses the short and long-term impacts of the pandemic on the energy transition – and its forecasts are startling
Government faces fresh legal threat over clean air targets in wake of Covid-19
Clutch of campaigning organisations seek judicial review of Defra's refusal to investigate reported links between pollution and Covid-19 health outcomes
Hubbub's 'Greenprint' sets out vision for greener post-COVID-19 Britain
Environmental charity sets out wide-ranging package of policy proposals and initiatives that could help embed greener lifestyles as the UK recovers from the coronavirus crisis
Seafood stakeholders push for stricter sustainability measures in landmark Fisheries Bill
Raft of UK supermarkets and food brands warn government's current proposals could damage the ability of UK fishing communities to meet growing demand for sustainable seafood
Signify hails 'carbon neutrality' milestone as it switches on new green targets
LED lighting giant claims its global operations are now powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity as it slashes CO2
The government needs to show it is serious about net zero
With COP26 fast approaching, the UK needs a credible plan for net zero which brings businesses and the public with it, argues the Institute for Government's Tom Sasse
Alok Sharma: 'There has never been a better time to invest in the green economy'
COP26 President and Business Secretary Alok Sharma's speech at the Online Platform on Sustainable and Resilient Recovery from Covid-19, hosted by the Japanese government
Free trade, free speech, environmental free-for-all?
From XR protests and trade board appointments to Brexit brinkmanship and transport funding, the government's triangulation on green issues points to a high stakes autumn
'Well off track': Institute for Government warns UK's net zero efforts are slipping behind schedule
Major new report warns government urgently needs to set out credible strategy for decarbonising transport, buildings, agriculture, and industry
Brexit: October trade talks deadline stokes fears for environment
Green figures slam growing prospect of no-deal Brexit as 'seriously bad' for environment and COP26 climate summit
'Urgent need': Ban Ki Moon joins calls for more funding to tackle air pollution
Ban Ki Moon's call comes as a new report from the Clean Air Fund calls for greater collaboration between philanthropic and government-funded efforts
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