News Analysis

Barclays forecasts inclusion of large infrastructure projects in Biodiversity Net Gain scheme will lead to increased competition for limited numbers of nature credits

Latest Forest Declaration Assessment warns world is badly off track to meet 2030 deforestation pledges, but could stronger policy interventions and emerging best practices yet trigger a turn around?

Plus: New Zealand's emissions hit record high; EU critical materials projects; and Google's PPA with Constellation Energy, in our round of the top green business news from around the world this week

New JTL analysis warns the number of plumbers in England’s workforce could fall by 30 per cent by 2039, despite growing demand for skilled workers to deliver the net zero transition

Scunthorpe and Port Talbot could lead a 'steel revival' enabled by electric arc furnaces and better use of British scrap metal -but time is running out to deliver green steel strategy, ECIU warns

Plus: New York hails building emissions progress; Singapore launches green levy for flights; and MEPs set out their COP31 priorities, in our round up of the top green business news from around the world this week.

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing – October part one

Prime Minister's plans for new government-backed investment vehicle to back grid projects is broadly welcomed, but experts warn further reforms are needed to curb rising bills

Leader warns of 'colossal' climate price being paid by smaller nations, High Seas Treaty passes 100 ratifications, and Australia's opposition leader claims COP31 co-host has 'done its bit' on climate

Ageing wind and solar capacity that is approaching the end of its initial lifespan is set to have 'profound' implications for the global energy transition, according to Wood Mackenzie