Legislation

Over 40 housebuilders, investors, and environmental groups urge government to continue championing Biodiversity Net Gain scheme to boost nature protection and economic growth

The world's biggest economy has ditched its 2050 net zero target, leading to a significant reduction in the share of global GDP covered by such mid-century goals, according to Net Zero Tracker

Rules being drawn up by the International Maritime Organisation could see almost a third of global shipping running on biofuels in 2030, with negative implications for land use, deforestation and climate change, warns T&E

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: February 2025

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