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Andrew Warren explains how the Shadow Chancellor's claim weakening building standards will result in more affordable homes is based on some deeply questionable assumptions and ignores the cost savings more efficient homes deliver

Scunthorpe and Port Talbot could lead a 'steel revival' enabled by electric arc furnaces and better use of British scrap metal -but time is running out to deliver green steel strategy, ECIU warns

Who Gives a Crap's global head of sustainability explains why 'blue carbon' isn't getting the attention it deserves, and reflects on looking for the sweet spot between planet, people, and profit

New funding to enable increased production of low carbon cement, which promises to cut emissions in half

Plus: New York hails building emissions progress; Singapore launches green levy for flights; and MEPs set out their COP31 priorities, in our round up of the top green business news from around the world this week.

Executive director Matt Morris explains why the Duchy's push for a more nature friendly approach to farming its estate will benefit both tenant profitability and the land

Workwear producer continues 'responsible' PFAS phase-out, and pledges no new products will contain intentionally added forever chemicals

New $150m Vietnam site to increase manufacturing capacity for jewellery made from recycled gold and silver by 50 per cent

Reforms aim to ensure Natural England's advice for planning proposals is focused on areas that 'present the greatest risks or opportunities for nature'

New £5m centre will use air-source heat pumps, enhanced insulation, smart ventilation, and rooftop solar to slash its carbon footprint