News Analysis

Plus EU proposes Energy Charter Treaty exit, UN issues SDG warning, and all the top green business news from around the world this week

The winning argument for ESG: It's about reducing risk and increasing business value

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: June

A new report from McKinsey sets out how businesses and government can work together pre-empt potential shortfalls in supplies of nickel and rare earth minerals

Latest data confirms a quarter of cars sold last month had a plug, but industry warns more needs to be done to ensure zero emissions vehicle targets are met

Campaigners urge developed nations to push for ambitious outcome at crucial UN shipping meeting after pre-talks yield 'pathetic' draft strategy

Damning National Audit Office claims government plans for a long-term waste management strategy 'do not yet exist'

New study reveals China on track to meet renewables capacity goals five years early, as Australia and US ramp up clean tech investment

National Audit Office warns lack of a co-ordinated approach to decarbonising schools means government could miss target to reduce emissions from public sector buildings by 75 per cent by 2037

Global body hails foundation of 'end-to-end' integrity standards covering both seller and buyer side of voluntary carbon market