News Analysis

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: March

EXCLUSIVE: New analysis shows how wave of EU sustainability rules will leave UK exporters facing significant compliance requirements

The Shadow Chancellor promised to push through planning reforms, turbocharge green investment, and make climate risk a priority for the Bank of England - but do Labour's net zero plans add up?

Advisors warn continuing policy delays mean it is highly unlikely Scotland will be able to meet its ambitious climate goals

New Green Alliance analysis claims only half the carbon emission reductions legally required by 2032 are backed by confirmed policies

Concerns over chargepoint availability, EV maintenance and costs continue to put off some drivers - but T&E argues more effective communication can help overcome these challenges

Lawmakers back gradually increasing penalties on ultra-fast fashion brands, COP29 president hints at 'new climate finance goal', and major biomass wood pellet producer files for bankruptcy

Existing methane pledges would deliver majority - but not all - the emissions cuts needed to align with a 1.5C trajectory this decade, IEA analysis finds

Carbon Tracker report argues support for carbon capture technology should not be targeted at biomass or gas-fired power plants

BusinessGreen rounds up all the reaction from green business leaders, campaigners, and energy and climate experts to the government's sweeping package of energy market reforms