Policy

Prime Minister will lead new Cabinet-level body to oversee decarbonisation drive across Whitehall

Net zero goal makes case against Heathrow expansion far stronger, campaigners claim

Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom says her number one priority is building a pathway to net zero emissions - and has promised a raft of new policies in 2020 to help get there

Financial Conduct Authority proposes taking much more active approach in managing green finance market asit looks to drive sustainable investment market and protect consumers from 'greenwash'

Treasure your River litter clean-up campaign aims to help tackle ocean waste crisis by targeting inland waterways

Digitisation across the construction industry could pave way for more circular resource models, proponents say

Retailer is to remove wrap from canned vegetables, saving 18 tonnes of non-recyclable plastic a year.

Sportswear giant is hoping to reduce its environmental footprint through a pioneering new take-back scheme

Flurry of announcements as government confirms plans for Green GB Week, tables Environment Bill, and promises fresh action on transport emissions

Government response to Committee on Climate Change includes launch of first ever 'Transport Decarbonisation Plan', pledging to take 'cross modal' approach to net zero transport system