Legislation

Money raised from fines for pollution breaches is to be reinvested in new Water Restoration Fund

Close to 3,000 firms disclose on plastic-related risks for the first time, but thousands have not set targets for managing impacts

However, fresh data from the WRI shows progress in combatting deforestation in Brazil and Colombia was offset by worsening picture in other key countries such as Bolivia, Laos and Nicaragua in 2023

EAC urges government to hold aviation industry to account over proposed emissions cuts and fast-track first review of Jet Zero Strategy

From today, legal requirements to deliver a 10 per cent Biodiversity Net Gain on housing, industrial, and commercial projects now cover small-scale developments

British Standards Institution leads calls for international 'water stewardship' framework to drive target-setting, measuring and reporting, and action at scale

Competition Markets Authority urges entire fashion sector to use new agreements as benchmark for best practice on green claims

New partnership to offer preferential finance to help farmers deploy clean technologies, switch to green energy, and embrace more sustainable practices

Regulations to pave the way for low carbon construction and farming vehicles to drive on roads launched for consultation

MPs warn 'businesses cannot afford anymore uncertainty' over delayed supply chain deforestation due diligence legislation