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Plus: New York hails building emissions progress; Singapore launches green levy for flights; and MEPs set out their COP31 priorities, in our round up of the top green business news from around the world this week.

Executive director Matt Morris explains why the Duchy's push for a more nature friendly approach to farming its estate will benefit both tenant profitability and the land

Workwear producer continues 'responsible' PFAS phase-out, and pledges no new products will contain intentionally added forever chemicals

New $150m Vietnam site to increase manufacturing capacity for jewellery made from recycled gold and silver by 50 per cent

Reforms aim to ensure Natural England's advice for planning proposals is focused on areas that 'present the greatest risks or opportunities for nature'

New £5m centre will use air-source heat pumps, enhanced insulation, smart ventilation, and rooftop solar to slash its carbon footprint

Latest Low Carbon Concrete Group Market Benchmark report shows emissions reductions have been achieved following revisions to industry standards to enable use of more low carbon materials

Unnamed executives issue memo warning their companies are defaulting to 'quick fixes' to tackle climate impacts, while failing to invest sufficiently in building supply chain resilience

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary provides update on £15bn energy efficiency programme, as she hails net zero as 'a force for reindustrialisation' that can tackle the climate crisis and curb energy bills

National Residential Landlords Association argues expanded skills base and accessible finance required if demanding targets to improve inefficient properties are to be met