Climate change

Leading sustainability executives welcome landmark COP28 deal, but warn significant investment gaps remain

BusinessGreen rounds up the key pledges and statements adopted as part of the landmark UAE Consensus declaration today, and assesses what they could mean for the green economy

New consumer study from drinks giant reveals increasingly sustainable consumer habits and clamour for 'betterment brands'

The Energy Performance Certificates regime should be reformed to align with efforts to meet net zero goals, a new study from the Energy Systems Catapult has argued

The attempt to brand the UAE Consensus as a success or failure misses the point - its impact depends on what governments and businesses do next

Business leaders and environmental campaigners reflect on landmark COP28 deal that provides 'a climate-action lifeline, not a finish line'

Historic agreement gavelled through minutes after final plenary starts at COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai

Latest draft treaty includes historic call on countries to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, but 'weak' provisions on climate finance spark criticism from developing nations

Latin American nation offers to host summit as negotiators face pressure to include stronger commitments on nature restoration in COP28 accord

New coalition unveils plan for carbon crediting 'playbook', as initiative launched to boost carbon market transparency