Natural capital

John Alker of the UK Green Business Council says trees, ponds and parks are much more than a fluffy nice-to-have

Property companies urged to take 'leading role' in protecting natural environments and reversing loss of green spaces

Investing in 'natural capital' like water, soils and biodiversity limits risk and can drive profitability, leading companies say

Two new schemes aim to catalyse over €1bn of public and private spending on energy efficiency, climate adaptation and natural capital