News Analysis

Policy

City governments worldwide cannot deliver sustainable cities alone

National governments must step in to help towns and cities finance the green infrastructure revolution, argue Sarah Colenbrander and Denise Chan

clock 24 July 2019 • 3 min read

Investment

We have 'a key role to play' in low carbon transition: Coal and metals miner BHP unveils $400m climate investment plan

BHP Group also pledges to set emissions reduction goals for its own activities and the use of the fossil fuel products it sells

clock 24 July 2019 • 4 min read

Aviation

Will voluntary offset schemes really help curb aviation emissions?

The government is considering requiring transport operators to offer carbon offsets to customers, but are such schemes really able to drive change?

clock 23 July 2019 • 7 min read

Policy

London declared 'world's first' National Park City

UK capital becomes first to secure official status in a move designed to highlight how urban environments can better support biodiversity and public wellbeing

clock 22 July 2019 • 4 min read

Management

Global briefing: New York executes America's largest offshore wind agreement

BusinessGreen brings you the latest news from around the world

clock 19 July 2019 • 5 min read

Politics

Green groups urge leadership candidates to prioritise climate emergency, but are they listening?

Alliance of 43 civil society groups call on Conservative and Liberal Democrat leadership candidates to explain how they intend to tackle escalating environmental threats

clock 17 July 2019 • 8 min read

Shipping

Shipwrecked? Experts warn tankers could become stranded assets in low carbon transition

Investors in shipping industry would be exposed to 'substantial financial risks' if global trade in fossil fuels slumps

clock 17 July 2019 • 5 min read

Policy

Can the UK transition to sustainable farming within a decade?

Independent RSA Commission warns current farming system has exacerbated deforestation, soil degradation, and pollution - but change is possible

clock 16 July 2019 • 6 min read

Automotive

Volkswagen and Ford join forces for EV and self-driving car drive

Ford will use VW's expertise in electric-mobility to rollout EVs in Europe, while VW will invest $2.6bn to join Ford in autonomous driving venture

clock 15 July 2019 • 3 min read

Management

Global Briefing: KLM clears fly less campaign for take-off

Vladimir Putin's worm worries, Green Climate Fund progress, and all the news from around the world this week

clock 12 July 2019 • 9 min read