News Analysis

Green business groups and campaigners welcome the government's renewed focus on the net zero transition, but warn plan lacks long-term policies and sufficient funding in key areas

It is the most eagerly anticipated green announcement since the UK set its net zero target, but will Treasury intransigence ensure Boris Johnson's 'reset' gets off to a false start?

All the green business news from around the world this week

Fresh research highlights growing appetite among consumers for sustainable spending, but warns that air travel and fuel use ramped up dramatically after the first lockdown

The coal industry's biggest cheerleader is about to be ousted from the White House and now leading infrastructure players are pledging to no longer provide infrastructure for coal fired power plants

New report from Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) sets out how a "first wave" of commercial zero emission shipping projects can get off the ground

UK firms are to be fined for importing products linked to illegal deforestation, but green groups argue the new rules are far from strong enough

From offsetting and governance to 'low-hanging fruit' and collaboration, business leaders discussed the critical components of credible net zero strategies in the latest BusinessGreen webinar, hosted in association with Engie UK

Most firms in palm oil supply chain - including major consumer goods giants - still do not report basic information on how they are monitoring deforestation, wildlife conservation charity finds