Legislation

EXPLAINER: Firms in an increasing number of high-impact sectors will soon be mandated to produce digital passports that provide information on their products - and the implications for decarbonisation efforts could be significant

The EU's green finance and sustainability disclosure regulations can be a key driver of long-term growth and competitiveness - their integrity must be preserved, writes Andrew Prag from the We Mean Business Coalition

Environmental charity Hubbub reveals three quarters of households are open to more sustainable living, but they need help from government and businesses

Environment Bank reports soaring demand for BNG units since launch of scheme, with units sold to more than 100 customers in 2024

New scheme offers food redistribution charities grants to help tackle estimated 330,000 tonnes of food waste each year

Oxfam, CAN Europe, and ClientEarth among organisations warning plans to re-open EU sustainability disclosure standards could undermine environmental efforts

Government reveals planning revamp and new task force to make it easier to bring new nuclear plants and SMRs on line

More than 160 Investors representing approximately €6.6trn in assets warn EU against weakening sustainability disclosure requirements

National Fire Chiefs Council urges UK and devolved governments take urgent steps to boost climate resilience as extreme weather events become more frequent

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: January 2025