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National Grid sets out raft of science-aligned 2030 climate targets
The energy giant is aiming to slash greenhouse gas emissions and air travel while electrifying most of its vehicle fleet by 2030
'It's too late to be a pessimist': Paul Polman urges businesses to 'de-risk the political process' on net zero
Speaking at BusinessGreen's Net Zero Festival, the former Unilever CEO emphasised business community's increasingly important role in pushing policymakers towards more ambitious climate action
Net Zero Festival day two - Live Blog
Catch up on all the latest news, top speakers and in-depth discussion from day one of the world's first Net Zero Festival from BusinessGreen, featuring a host of events and panels focusing on the topic of innovation
Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds comes into force in England
The long-delayed ban on single-use plastic items in England is aimed at stemming the rising tide of plastic waste entering environment and oceans
Net Zero Festival day one - Live Blog
Catch up on all the latest news, top speakers and in-depth discussion from day one of the world's first Net Zero Festival from BusinessGreen, featuring a host of events and panels focusing on the topic of leadership
Shell charts pathway to net zero shipping using hydrogen fuel cells
Hydrogen, liquified natural gas and technologies geared at improving the energy efficiency of ships are among Shell's proposed solutions to decarbonise its shipping business
US election: Trump and Biden clash over climate change in first Presidential debate
Trump acknowledged the role of greenhouse gases in driving climate change while Biden embraced a number of specific climate measures in debate marred by interruptions and personal attacks
Green Homes Grant: Demand expected to soar as energy efficiency scheme launches
The government's Green Homes Grant scheme opens for applications today, but demand from homeowners expected to outstrip 600,000 vouchers available
European car firms under fire over leather linked to deforestation
Investigation by non-profit Earthsight claims firms such as BMW and Jaguar Land Rover have been sourcing leather from Paraguay linked to illegal land clearances
Tesco targets major plant-based meat sales growth in UK first
UK retailer raises the steaks with major plan to scale up vegan and vegetarian alternatives across its stores over the next five years
Total snaps up London's largest electric vehicle charging network
French oil major takes over Source London EV network after acquisition of Blue Point London from the Bolloré Group
ASOS unveils 'circular' fashion collection
Online fashion retailer has trained its designers in making its clothing and jewellery more sustainable, recyclable and reusable
Green construction: Willmott Dixon targets zero carbon buildings and refurbishments by 2030
Construction company outlines plan to achieve zero carbon across its own operations and its building developments by 2030 without the use of carbon offsets
Octopus Energy toasts US expansion with acquisition of startup Evolve Energy
Deal represents major milestone for the rapidly-growing UK energy technology firm's international expansion plans
Six new solar projects announced as part of Elgin-Foresight joint venture
Solar energy firm teams up with private equity investor in 200MW boost to pipeline of subsidy-free UK solar projects
Banks launch industry standards for financing green home retrofits
Green Home Retrofit Finance Principles spearheaded by Green Finance Institute aim to 'strengthen integrity of retrofit finance market'
Seabed leases granted for 2.8GW of UK offshore wind farm extensions
Leases signed by The Crown Estate take the UK's total offshore wind operational, construction, and planning pipeline to over 40GW
MediaCityUK touts 'net zero neighbourhood' status
Developer Peel L&P says third-party verified analysis shows half the site's buildings are now net zero approved
Oxford Offsetting Principles: Academics launch new guidelines for carbon offsetting
New standard aims to help protect companies from accusations of greenwash by ensuring they prioritise the highest-quality, most effective carbon offsets available
Net Zero Festival preview day - Live Blog
Catch up on all the latest news from today's preview event for BusinessGreen's world first Net Zero Festival featuring John Elkington, Farhana Yamin, Dale Vince, JLL, Innovate UK and Pukka Herbs
South Korea national assembly declares 'climate emergency'
Pressure increases on President Moon Jae-In to put 2050 net zero target in law and raise country's Paris climate ambitions
Biodiversity recovery: Boris Johnson pledges to protect 30 per cent of UK land by 2030
Prime Minister sets out fresh nature recovery targets for UK as he joins leaders of Germany, France, Bangladesh, and Mexico in backing Leaders Pledge for Nature, a 10-point plan geared at reversing global nature loss
Flexible futures: New tool calculates benefits of demand response and energy optimisation services
The Energy Opportunity Calculator, designed by energy tech specialists GridBeyond, enables firms to calculate potential financial benefits from adopting demand response and energy optimisation services
RenewableUK CEO Hugh McNeal to step down next year
Outgoing CEO led the influential trade body during a period of significant growth for the UK renewable industry since taking the role in April 2016
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