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Investment giant to apply new ESG analysis approach across all its funds

European Council finalises position after tense negotiations, confirming it will push to drastically water down European Parliament goal for 40 per cent emissions cuts by 2030

Ben van Beurden says 'another Brazil in terms of rainforest' will help achieve UN target

Business groups and NGOs call for 'climate proof' EU budget that aligns with Paris Agreement, as Council backs review of how to build 'net zero' emission economy

The Hague Court of Appeals rules Dutch government must reduce emissions by at least 25 per cent by 2020 compared to 1990 levels

Danish energy giant set to spend $510m on US rival in bid to expand its North American business

BusinessGreen assesses the business implications of the pledge to 'ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all'

Scottish government says it will seek updated advice from Committee on Climate Change on meeting 1.5C target, as Westminster government prepares to launch its own net zero review

IPCC report 'underestimates potential of these key dangers to send Earth into spiral of runaway climate change'

Parliament's EFRA Committee publishes report on water industry regulation, calling for firms to be given more powers to roll out smart meters