Climate policy rollbacks, cheaper heat pumps, and a new standard for nature risk disclosure: BusinessGreen's most read stories of the week

BusinessGreen staff
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Climate policy rollbacks, cheaper heat pumps, and a new standard for nature risk disclosure: BusinessGreen's most read stories of the week

BusinessGreen rounds up the most widely read stories on the site this week

'Heat pumps for everyone': Octopus launches 'free' heat pump package

Energy giant says new 'Cosy Octopus' package will come at no cost for some households who can access government clean heating grant

- Cecilia Keating (@cecilia_keating

 

'Investors spooked': Rishi Sunak confirms speech on the future of UK's net zero plans

Business leaders respond furiously to reports government is planning to roll back key climate policies, warning proposals will undermine UK investment and international standing

- by James Murray (@James_BG

 

Scorched earth: Rishi Sunak's attack on climate policies is worse than the sum of its parts

The government's mooted policy changes will damage, but not derail the net zero transition - but Sunak's political cynicism threatens to burn down something precious

- by James Murray (@James_BG)

 

Octopus Energy continues renewables drive with investment in one of Europe's largest wind farms

The Borssele III & IV Dutch offshore wind farm will provide the most powerful turbines in Octopus Energy Generation's growing portfolio

- Amber Rolt

 

'Milestone': Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures publishes final recommendations

GSK becomes first company to pledge to officially adopt nature risk disclosure guidance

-Cecilia Keating (@cecilia_keating)

 

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