Policy

The world is expecting a turning point in support for a green economy this year, writes National Grid's COP26 director Duncan Burt

Methane update reveals that reduced demand for oil and gas during the pandemic's shutdown of industry and travel saw methane emissions drop 10 per cent in 2020

New survey reveals 60 per cent of voters agree UK should strive to be a global leader on climate action, as Labour sets out 'crunch test' for government's COP26 climate diplomacy efforts

Plus Danish diets, China climate policy signals, and all the top green business news from around the world this week

Major report makes the case for new carbon tax on imported goods and goods, as the Environment Secretary reveals the UK's climate targets could eventually cover carbon embodied in imported goods

As the sustainable finance sector booms, asset managers and owners are under increasing pressure to use their financial clout to steer a greener future

Green electrification drive over next 10 years critical to the world's largest emitter decarbonising its power grid by mid-century, according to new analysis from Energy Transitions Commission and Rocky Mountain Institute

The pension provider is also aiming to slash the carbon emissions in its default pension funds in half by 2030, covering around £10bn of assets

Huge shortfall in financing for climate adaptation measures means global efforts to tackle the climate crisis are akin to 'going into battle blindfolded with one hand tied behind our backs', UN warns

Water UK becomes first trade body to join as official partner of UN campaign, which aims to rally ambitious corporate climate action ahead of COP26