Emissions Trading Scheme

Record amount is lower than analysts expect as total surrendered for Phase 2 tops one billion

Will Straw argues the government has made a grave error in failing to stop Tory MEPs from crippling the EU carbon market

BusinessEurope's claim that 'European business opposes the ETS backloading' has left many executives furious at the lobby group's attempt to underplay divisions over how to save the carbon market

Gareth Stace on why the EEF takes issue with the Committee on Climate Change's assertions that industry has little to fear from carbon policy

Rhian Kelly: "We believe the ETS, despite its detractors, must remain the cornerstone of the EU's climate change policy"

It has been a tough few days for those businesses committed to building a sustainable future, but succumbing to environmental defeatism is not an option

Second European Parliament vote likely for June, as head of environment committee aims to bring forward compromise proposals

China confirms it is moving forward with carbon market plan as India's prime minister vows to double renewable energy capacity within four years

Newly launched Women's Carbon Standard promises to combine environmental benefits with improvements to women's lives

Connie Hedegaard's attempts to introduce longer-term reforms will face fierce opposition from a powerful business lobby