Opinion
Time to set a new precedent for global trade policy
UK trade policy must set an ambitious new precedent that supports green growth and accelerates global action on climate and biodiversity, writes Aldersgate Group's Kate Young
What happened to onshore wind and solar in the PM's Ten Point Plan?
The government should introduce dedicated annual auctions for onshore wind and solar that can boost their deployment, argues RSPB's Seb Berry
A new net zero doctrine: Delivering a green recovery without increasing debt
Moixa CEO Simon Daniel sets out the case for reallocating a proportion of unfunded state and defined benefit pension obligations that would have paid for energy and mobility costs towards low carbon infrastructure
Public development banks have an opportunity - and a responsibility - to lead on nature
The recent joint pledge from global development banks to apply their sizable resources towards sustainable development and climate solutions is a step towards tackling nature-related financial risks, writes Global Canopy's Nicky Chambers
Net-zero is not just a buzzword - businesses must show they are serious about climate action
New survey finds many companies have set net zero climate targets, but few have milestones to reach them, explains South Pole CEO Renat Heuberger
To build a greener future for construction, we must first get to grips with value
A new building can have a positive environmental impact, deliver value for money and benefit society, argue UK Green Building Council's Alastair Mant, and Ron Lang of the Construction Innovation Hub
Sustainability leaders united
Chief sustainability officers are the new emerging power base across the business world, argue EY's Steve Varley and Freuds' Dr Arlo Brady, co-chairs of the new S30 forum
We have a rare chance to change food waste habits for good
Now is the moment to make sure the new relationship we've developed with food and waste isn't just for lockdown, writes Hubbub's Aoife Allen
Why the Ten Point Plan can be a turning point for the net zero transition
The government now views net zero as a major industrial and economic opportunity - that’s a huge shift in perception that could have lasting, positive consequences, writes the Aldersgate Group's Nick Molho
It's an ad for action: Our plan for a net zero transformation in advertising
Advertising Association president Keith Weed outlines the industry's new action plan to decarbonise the UK advertising industry
The PM must cull white elephants in his 10-point green plan
The PM would be wise to offer less and deliver more when he unveils his 10-point green recovery plan, argues E3G's Tom Burke
Green gases will allow us to rise to the biggest challenge of decarbonisation
Green gases such as hydrogen and biomethane offer huge opportunities for the UK, argues Chris Train, the Energy Networks Association’s Green Gas Champion
The wind industry needs a great leap forward for worker skills
Digital technologies have been crucial to the wind industry's success, but far more also needs investing in worker skills, argues ARMSA Consulting's Rakesh Maharaj
AI has the potential to turbocharge net zero efforts - we must embrace it
To decarbonise as efficiently as possible humans and machines must work together, and the government has a key role in making that happen, writes Arup's Will Cavendish
The evolving role of pumped storage as an enabler of a green energy future
The UK's established pumped storage facilities will play an increasingly important role in greening the grid for the net zero transition, writes ENGIE UK's David Alcock
Pipeline to 2050: The government must deliver an ambitious, harmonised heat strategy
Agnes Szuda, policy manager – Sustainability team at Policy Connect
Are investors more motivated by morals or money?
Schroders' Global Investor Study 2020 suggests most investors not willing to compromise on personal beliefs in their work, even if returns were higher, explains Schroders' Jo Marshall
Why company culture matters - and how you track it
The right corporate culture is key to a company’s success - Schroders' Katherine Davidson considers why it is so important, and how can investors assess it
We will not stabilise the climate without eliminating deforestation
Joshua Tosteson, COO of climate conservation marketing company Everland, offers a defense of REDD+ carbon offsets
With government leadership, aviation and offshore wind can help each other
Department for Transport leadership is key to avoid holding back the UK's burgeoning wind offshore power sector, argues RenewableUK's Nathan Bennett
Working together to build towards a zero carbon economy
COP26 President Alok Sharma's opening speech at the UNFCCC-led Race to Zero Dialogues, which run from 9-19 November
The Paris Agreement isn't perfect, but its net zero goal is having real impact
For a high profile seat at the UN table, CEOs must offer ambitious climate commitments with clear action plans and targets, writes environmental lawyer and activist Farhana Yamin
The best way to tackle the jobs and economic crisis is with a green recovery
Maria Mendiluce and Eliot Whittington warn it would be an 'act of economic suicide' were Europe to fail to seize the opportunity offered by a green recovery
Covid-19 and 'stakeholder capitalism': Actions speak louder than words
There is growing evidence that companies which put their stakeholders first on ESG issues perform better, explains Schroders' Katherine Davidson
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