European Commission

Long-awaited Energy Bill granted final approval today, as government prepares to unveil crucial delivery plan

But Eurobarometer survey also reveals failure of environmentally focused firms to tap into export potential

Friends of the Earth claims government is backtracking on commitment to robust corporate reporting regulations

European Council provides final rubberstamp for EU emissions trading scheme backloading, but campaigners promise to step up calls for wider reforms

Financial Times says Brussels could begin investigation into whether contract with EDF constitutes illegal state aid as soon as next week

But experts warn delay to auctioning of carbon allowances represent a temporary fix to oversupply in the market

Businesses including Danfoss, Rockwool and Knauf, predict 30 per cent target could create more than one million jobs and save billions in costs

Green groups urge commission to reconsider ambitious plans put forward by UK

EU's Climate-KIC programme signs memorandum of understanding with mayor of Tianjin to work on green building and city initiatives

Corporate giants including DONG Energy and SSE urge European Commission to propose technology specific target