European Union

The EU announces plans to accelerate grid development, China prepares its first SMR, and a new study highlights Saudi solar potential

Reports suggest Brussels is planning to weaken auto emissions standards to allow for sale of some petrol and diesel models beyond 2035

New report shows Germany has committed the highest level of state aid to support low carbon steel development, as 'the rest of the world lags' behind

Lawmakers insist core of deforestation rules 'remains intact', despite move to delay key legislation

Reports claim Ukraine war has generated 237 million tons of additional CO2 emissions, Jamaica raises alarm over climate-disaster funding shortfall, and EU and South Africa ink critical minerals deal

Climate ministers agree compromise climate deal, featuring review clause and potential for a larger contribution from carbon credits

Lawmakers agree deal to simplify CSRD and CSDDD in a bid to boost EU competitiveness and cut red tape, but reforms would still require large corporates to strengthen reporting and due diligence efforts

Poll of more than 2,500 European business leaders reveals continued support for robust corporate sustainability and due diligence rules

Stark report from European Environment Agency warns nature loss and escalating climate impacts are undermining economic growth and security

Sustainability is increasingly considered a core value by European citizens and consumers, but 'greenwashing' fears remain