News Analysis

Management

Global Briefing: Australia and EU flex muscles over carbon border tariff proposals

From G7 rows to giant South Korean wind farms, BusinessGreen rounds up all the news from around the world this week

clock 12 February 2021 • 7 min read

Taxation

Taxing questions: How the government's 'limited understanding' of environmental taxes is hampering green goals

National Audit Office urges government to start measuring impacts of environmental taxes more closely in order to give Parliament a better idea of the role tax can play in meeting green goals

clock 12 February 2021 • 5 min read

Supply chain

Seven commodities continue to fuel the destruction of the world's forests - how can they be stopped?

A new analysis by WRI has calculated the precise role of seven major agricultural commodities in driving global tree cover loss, but what can be done to turn back the tide?

clock 11 February 2021 • 7 min read

Policy

Going green: The 11 questions the UK government's net zero strategy 'must answer'

The UK government has said it will publish a net zero strategy in advance of the COP26 climate conference in November - now a new report from the Tony Blair Institute sets out 11 questions Ministers "must answer" if they are to provide a credible blueprint...

clock 09 February 2021 • 6 min read

Wind

BP, Total, RWE and others hoover up 8GW of UK offshore wind leases

The Crown Estate calls bids for 8GW of seabed rights 'major vote of confidence in UK's green economy and net zero ambitions'

clock 08 February 2021 • 5 min read

Management

Global Briefing: French court rules government breached climate goals

French court rulings, Australian net zero plans, Michael Bloomberg's latest climate role, and all the green business news from around the world this week

clock 05 February 2021 • 6 min read

Technology

The potential for carbon-capture tech is captivating

Corporate and investor interest in carbon capture is soaring, and there are plenty of options for businesses to explore

clock 05 February 2021 • 5 min read

Supply chain

'Urgent priority': Can 2021 usher in a sustainable food system transformation?

clock 05 February 2021 • 6 min read

Management

'Adapt to survive': UNEP publishes six-step guide for delivering a sustainable business

UN agency publishes roadmap for businesses looking to become 'nature-positive', expanding growing library of resources available to businesses gearing up for radical transformation

clock 04 February 2021 • 7 min read

Automotive

'Progressive and environmental': How can the UK grow its second-hand EV market?

New report from Bright Blue sets out a number of proposals for how the UK can rapidly expand its electric car market, from grants for buying secondhand electric vehicles to a new electric mandate for all government fleets

clock 04 February 2021 • 7 min read