European Union

Germany, France and Sweden are among the countries advocating a faster transition to a clean economy, in a critical year for strengthening ambition

EU Parliament backs update to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, paving the way for new version to become law

Richard Howitt of the International Integrated Reporting Council reflects on the European Commission's uncharacteristic willingness to fast track sustainable finance efforts

EXCLUSIVE: New report from Greens in Europe to reveal major loss in tax revenue due to gap in real world vehicle CO2 emissions and results from lab tests

Corporate Leaders Group writes to EU Council members, urging them to better align Europe's policy landscape with climate goals

Mark Rutte said Europe had a responsibility to align its targets with the Paris climate deal, joining the Swedes and French in pushing for sharper cuts

EU carbon market reforms clear final hurdle after European Council gives is backing to post-2020 emissions trading system

Report commissioned by the European Commission argues higher renewables targets would unlock billions of Euros of investment in Europe's economy through to 2030

Green Alliance think tank highlights opportunities from rapidly growing low carbon markets in EU as well as emerging economies such as India and China

Energy UK trade group urges continued membership of EU ETS and the internal energy market, in order to deliver Irish cross-border energy trade and close cooperation on climate policy