Policy

Number of single-use plastic bags supplied by supermarkets has fallen 97 per cent since the 2015 introduction of the plastic bag charge tax

Plus Germany energy efficiency funding, global coal demand rises, and the rest of the top green business news from around the world this week

The UK's new aviation decarbonisation roadmap will generate jobs and boost the economy whilst also protecting the planet, writes Sustainable Aviation's Matt Gorman

Polling data from Onward and Public First highlights high levels of support among Conservative voters for UK’s climate agenda

Polling points to strong support for insulation, onshore wind and greener home standards within Party, placing pressure on Truss and Sunak to join them

Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) urges next Prime Minister to rapidly roll out environmental legal principles right across Whitehall in order to support robust policymaking

As Tory leadership rivals Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss unveil further pledges, the contest is attracting growing criticism for lack of focus on climate and the environment

BusinessGreen gets the low-down from green experts on the government’s vision for building up a sustainable supply of critical cleantech minerals and metals

Government and industry must work with trade unions to unlock much-needed investment to create a world-leading, net zero steel sector, argues Common Wealth's Miriam Brett and Community's Alasdair McDiarmid

BEIS Committee warns current government energy bill support package is inadequate as energy costs continue to rise