News Analysis

How Aldi plans to grow its store footprint 30 per cent and still halve emissions

Technology

How Aldi plans to grow its store footprint 30 per cent and still halve emissions

Sticking to climate goals and pushing for growth is tricky, but Aldi has a plan — with natural refrigerants at its core

clock 03 January 2025 • 5 min read
Japan targets up to half of power from renewables by 2040

Energy

Japan targets up to half of power from renewables by 2040

Plus Pakistan and Bahamas back global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, Ecuador's debt-for-nature swap, and other top green business stories from around the world this week

clock 20 December 2024 • 8 min read
RIIO-T3: Will Ofgem green light 'crucial' £68bn grid investment plan

Infrastructure

RIIO-T3: Will Ofgem green light 'crucial' £68bn grid investment plan

National Grid and ScottishPower join SSE in submitting new grid investment plans, but will the watchdog sign off on 'mission critical' upgrades?

clock 18 December 2024 • 8 min read
How unaccounted for environmental costs are reaching 'at least $10tr-25tr per year'

Biodiversity

How unaccounted for environmental costs are reaching 'at least $10tr-25tr per year'

Landmark UN-backed report on ecosystem services warns biodiversity is declining at every level, with grave consequences for global economic and food security

clock 17 December 2024 • 5 min read
Will the promised ban on disposable e-cigarettes be enough to prevent a 'vapocalypse'?

Waste

Will the promised ban on disposable e-cigarettes be enough to prevent a 'vapocalypse'?

Material Focus warns 'big puff' vapes could see the UK still facing an avalanche of vape-related e-waste

clock 16 December 2024 • 7 min read
'Energy security, lower bills, good jobs' The Clean Power Action Plan at a glance

Policy

'Energy security, lower bills, good jobs' The Clean Power Action Plan at a glance

BusinessGreen's all-you-need-to-know guide to the government's vision for how it intends to deliver a largely decarbonised power system by 2030

clock 13 December 2024 • 12 min read
Global Briefing: Canada confirms target to cut emissions 50-55 per cent by 2035

Policy

Global Briefing: Canada confirms target to cut emissions 50-55 per cent by 2035

clock 13 December 2024 • 7 min read
Labour's re-set, soaring EV sales, and plastic treaty failure

Policy

Labour's re-set, soaring EV sales, and plastic treaty failure

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: December 2024

clock 13 December 2024 • 2 min read
'Serious action is needed': How climate change is already fuelling food insecurity

Risk

'Serious action is needed': How climate change is already fuelling food insecurity

The government's Food Security Report points to a worsening outlook that suggests a major overhaul of domestic and global food systems is urgently needed

clock 12 December 2024 • 9 min read
How did the UK government perform at COP29? The CCC verdict is in

Policy

How did the UK government perform at COP29? The CCC verdict is in

Climate Change Committee welcomes renewed efforts from the UK at recent UN Climate Summit, but calls for far more leadership and policy detail in 2025

clock 11 December 2024 • 6 min read