Politics

Reskilling UK fossil fuel workers is crucial to safeguarding the future of our economy, our energy sector and the communities that are key to it, writes Sam Payne from the Conservative Environment Network.

Data shows the UK's net zero economy continues to far outpace the wider economy, fuelling calls for further policy clarity and support for green investment

Influential journalists on the right of British politics are responsible for egregiously misleading reporting on climate policy and the green economy - could the climate movement do more to defend itself?

The world's biggest economy has ditched its 2050 net zero target, leading to a significant reduction in the share of global GDP covered by such mid-century goals, according to Net Zero Tracker

Weakening environmental rules and standards undermines the work of ambitious businesses that are looking to generate growth, writes Rachel Solomon Williams, executive director of the Aldersgate Group

Brazil has an opportunity to set the stage for success at COP30 by helping deliver a shipping levy at IMO talks in London this spring, writes Simon Kofe, Tuvalu's Minister for Transport, Energy, Communication, and Innovation

Through decisive, integrated action to accelerate environmental sustainability, businesses can thrive in the face of current geopolitical, economic and trading headwinds, writes author and business leader Marga Hoek

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: February 2025

Nigel Farage vows to ditch net zero targets, tax renewables, and ban battery systems, but experts warn package would increase bills and undermine energy security

Environment Bank reports soaring demand for BNG units since launch of scheme, with units sold to more than 100 customers in 2024