Taxation
Government urged to tackle roadblocks to EV fleet adoption
Flurry of new reports highlight huge potential for corporates to lead electric vehicle roll out, but warn policy action needed to overcome barriers to adoption
South Africa set to introduce long-awaited carbon tax in June
The levy will make polluters report and pay for their emissions, but experts say the starting rate is too low to spur a rapid shift to clean energy
Government eyes air quality boost as lorry levy changes come into force
Changes to the HGV Road User Levy came into effect on Feb 1st giving lower polluting lorries discounted rates
Is it time for a Climate Damages Tax?
COP24 hammered home the fact that time is running out, argues Gareth Redmond-King - is it time to think more seriously about workable loss and damage policies?
For miners and heavy industry carbon pricing can help cut climate emissions faster
Tom Butler CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals explains why the sector is keen to see carbon pricing schemes expanded - and fast
Could businesses hold the key to overcoming climate apathy?
Leo Barasi warns that increasingly visible climate impacts will not on their own spur greater action - a just transition path and compelling business narrative is also needed
'Zombie corporate model': Labour reveals plan for sweeping green Treasury reforms
Clive Lewis provides further details on Labour's plans for 'a radical shift in Treasury culture' to drive the UK economy onto a sustainable footing
French government 'to suspend fuel tax increase'
Reports say the PM, Édouard Philippe, will announce suspension following protests
Investors urge G20 to end fossil fuel subsidies by 2020
Investors worth $742bn in assets urge world leaders to help tackle financial risks by setting a 2020 deadline to end fossil fuel subsidies across biggest economies
What does the 'end of austerity' mean for climate action?
The answer, sadly, seems to be 'very little'
Budget: Keep strong CO2 price or risk coal revival, research warns
As Chancellor Philip Hammond readies Budget, Aurora Energy Research analysis reveals potential for adding 10GW of renewables by 2040 if carbon price increases
The Chancellor must act if the UK is to avoid a coal revival
Any watering down of the Carbon Price Support mechanism would deal a grave blow to UK decarbonisation efforts, warns Sandbag's Phil McDonald
Budget: Chancellor urged to retain and strengthen carbon price floor
'If the government is serious about its commitment to the Paris Agreement, now is not the time to consider lowering carbon prices, indeed it suggests they should be increased'
Budget 2018: An easy win on air quality is available
Mo Saqib of Dearman Engine Company argues a simple move to end tax breaks for red diesel used in trucks could have an outsize impact on air pollution
Reports: Chancellor considering Climate Change Levy hike
With fuel duty increase ruled out, the Treasury is considering increasing Climate Change Levy on gas use in bid to raise revenue and curb emissions
UN recruits Mike Bloomberg to lead green finance push
Antonio Guterres appointed the billionaire businessman to spur private sector investment into clean energy and resilience to climate change
OECD: Governments need to 'get serious' about climate action
Rich countries must scale up efforts to cut carbon emissions, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development tells world leaders in New York
Is a plastic tax really the best way forward?
Bunzl's Joanna Gilroy asks whether Treasury taxes on single use packaging products can really fix the problem and help to resolve the ocean plastic crisis
Going Green: Punishment or payment?
Robertsbridge's Charles Secrett argues it is time government rethought its approach to environmental fines or risk undermining public support for green measures
Rising carbon price set to push more coal off the grid
EU ETS price on course to hit €40 per tonne by 2023 says Carbon Tracker, but how high is too high?
'Unprecedented': HM Treasury inundated with responses to consultation on plastic waste tax
HM Treasury says consultation on taxing plastic waste received highest ever response rate from businesses and the public, with strong support for measures to cut demand for takeaway containers
Landlords step up calls for energy efficiency improvement tax breaks
Residential Landlords Association calls on Treasury to incentivise upgrades needed to deliver on new energy efficiency standards
Polluter pays: How can governments build public support for carbon taxes?
Study co-authored by Lord Stern argues governments should focus on building public support for strong carbon pricing, rather than limiting themselves to economic arguments
Plastic bag sales plummet 86 per cent
Michael Gove: 'It is only by working together we will reverse the rising tide of plastic waste finding its way into our rivers, seas and oceans'
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