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Proceeds from the Bond will be used to support ethical coffee farming in its supply chain and green energy measures at 10,000 of its global stores

Investment in vast solar installation will enable Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk to meet its 2020 renewable energy goals

UK Green Building Council has launched a framework to help the construction industry transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050

UK based practice behind Facebook's new pioneering London HQ confirms plan to slash emissions 21 per cent by 2022

New York mayor announces sweeping climate change programme, while Washington's power will be carbon-neutral by 2030

Concerns remain that MEES energy efficiency rules for rental properties in England and Wales are not being robustly policed

Plus, watch for tougher sourcing guidelines for partners on apparel and textiles

The building sector is a major resource user, but circular thinking can keep firms ahead of competition and regulation, argues UKGBC's Alastair Mant

IKEA's new store in Greenwich, London has become one of only 320 stores globally to receive an outstanding BREEAM construction rating

Government warns developers as Norfolk council attracts criticism for cliff-face nets which prevent birds from nesting