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Taxation

More companies prefer green bonds, carbon taxes

Experts from Citi, Microsoft and Bank of America weigh in on the latest corporate efforts to reach dramatic emissions targets

  • Taxation
  • 09 February 2018
Solar farm
What the new US tax law means for renewables

Geothermal and fuel cells did not get relief, but what's left intact may surprise you

  • Taxation
  • 12 January 2018
Meat tax 'inevitable' to beat climate and health crises, says report

'Sin taxes' to reverse the rapid global growth in meat eating are likely in five to 10 years, according to a report for investors managing over $4tn

  • Taxation
  • 11 December 2017
Making carbon count: how pricing in externalities could drive the circular economy

David Newman of the World Biogas Association argues the global march of carbon pricing schemes will have big implications for the waste industry and beyond

  • Carbon Trading
  • 24 November 2017
Budget 2017: The green economy reacts

BusinessGreen rounds up reaction from green businesses, NGOs and politicians following the Budget announcement today

  • Politics
  • 22 November 2017
Is the tide turning for ocean plastics?

The new call for evidence on tackling plastic packaging is both welcome and a stark warning for businesses about the pace at which green issues can climb the political agenda

  • Taxation
  • 20 November 2017
UK trade minister lobbied Brazil on behalf of oil giants

A telegram obtained by Greenpeace shows that Greg Hands met a Brazilian minister to discuss relaxation of tax and environmental regulation

  • Politics
  • 20 November 2017
Ahead of the Budget, here's Philip Hammond's low carbon to-do list

Policy Exchange's Josh Burke sets out some green key asks for 'Spreadsheet Phil'

  • Taxation
  • 10 November 2017
Cooling towers at Drax power station
SSE and Drax call for UK to ensure 'robust and strong' carbon price

Treasury faces fresh calls to confirm future of carbon price floor, as EU begins work on post-Brexit emissions trading scheme plan

  • Taxation
  • 23 October 2017
How the UK is risking a coal power revival without a higher carbon price

Aurora Energy Research report warns that plan to phase out coal power in the UK could falter unless Treasury increases carbon price

  • Taxation
  • 16 October 2017
'Unacceptable': European fossil fuel subsidies top €112bn a year

Report from Overseas Development Institute and Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe reveals how EU member states continue to prop up fossil fuel production and demand

  • Energy
  • 28 September 2017
Industry hopeful for solar-storage system VAT cut

Solar-storage systems in line for a price cut, after HMRC reportedly confirms five per cent VAT rate for new installations

  • Solar
  • 04 August 2017
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Air Quality plan hints at budget tax hike for diesels

Autumn Budget likely to see Chancellor Philip Hammond raise tax rates for new diesel vehicles, government plans suggest

  • Taxation
  • 26 July 2017
Cutting road transport emissions could cost billions in lost taxes

Policy Exchange's Richard Howard warns tax revenues could be forced into the slow lane unless the government adapts to the electric vehicle revolution

  • Automotive
  • 26 June 2017
Electric vehicles spell sharp drop in fuel duty revenues - could toll roads plug the tax gap?

New Policy Exchange report suggests network of toll roads in the UK could stem looming £170bn funding gap from lost fuel tax revenue as drivers switch to EVs

  • Automotive
  • 26 June 2017
White House rules out carbon tax as coal giants urge Trump to stay in Paris Accord

President's team discusses tax reform, Peabody and Cloud Peak Energy rally for seat at Paris table, and Maryland bans fracking

  • Taxation
  • 05 April 2017
Ineos leads industry lobbying to avoid paying green tax

Chemicals firm is using Brexit as a chance to seek further exemptions from climate policy costs

  • Policy
  • 03 April 2017
Exhaust emissions
Reports: Diesel drivers could face pollution charge in 35 English towns and cities

Diesel drivers may have to pay up to £20 per day to travel through urban centres under government plans

  • Automotive
  • 03 April 2017
Absurd solar tax hike undermines our future prosperity

Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long Bailey argues it is not too late for the Chancellor address the business rate hike for this energetic new industry

  • Politics
  • 03 March 2017
Schools lead calls for government to stop solar tax hike

Pupils deliver petition to Treasury urging Chancellor to rethink business rates changes that are set to impose a major tax hike on schools and businesses with solar panels

  • Solar
  • 02 March 2017
Campaigners call for diesel vehicle tax hike as part of air pollution crackdown

Healthy Air Coalition writes to Chancellor Philip Hammond, arguing higher VED for diesels could pay for scrappage scheme

  • Automotive
  • 27 February 2017
White House situation room
Republican veterans tout carbon tax plan to Trump

Former Treasury Secretaries to present proposal to the White House designed to harness free market principles to tackle climate risks

  • Taxation
  • 08 February 2017
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Could tax breaks for food firms help deliver greener farming?

Green Alliance study suggests new fiscal measures to support regeneration of UK farmland could boost food production and protect environment

  • Supply chain
  • 08 February 2017
Going Solar rooftop installation in Ipswich
Big business calls on government to halt solar tax hike

IKEA, Sainsbury's and Kingfisher among firms urging Chancellor to intervene to stop impending rise in business rates tax for solar arrays

  • Solar
  • 05 December 2016
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