Committee on Climate Change raises 'concerns' over Heathrow expansion's carbon impact

James Murray
clock • 3 min read

Lord Deben writes to Business Secretary Greg Clark to voice fears that government's current business case for Heathrow expansion assumes an increase in emissions

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has written to the government warning its plans to expand Heathrow airport could result in a breach of the UK's legally-binding carbon targets. In a potentially...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose from 3 paid membership levels or start a 7-day no strings trial.

Join nowTry 7 day trial

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Aviation

Study: Aviation emissions soar back towards pre-pandemic levels

Study: Aviation emissions soar back towards pre-pandemic levels

Emissions from UK flights rose 23 per cent last year, putting at risk government goals to cap pollution at 2019 levels

James Murray
clock 19 April 2024 • 4 min read
Global corporates club together to invest $200m in SAF certificates

Global corporates club together to invest $200m in SAF certificates

Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance – which counts Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and United Airlines as members – announces flurry of aviation fuel certificate purchase deals

Michael Holder
clock 17 April 2024 • 5 min read
What it will take to boost the market for sustainable aviation fuel?

What it will take to boost the market for sustainable aviation fuel?

World Energy's vice president details the outlook for SAF production and adoption

Vartan Badalian, GreenBiz
clock 05 April 2024 • 6 min read