Environmental Audit Committee

The government's response to the Environment Audit Committee report on green finance lays bare the good, the bad, and the ugly of the UK's decarbonisation efforts

Environmental Audit Committee warns government must respond to climate-related heat risks that pose a major threat to health

Prime Minister tells Liaison Committee government will introduce the first Environment Bill since 1995, covering air quality and other post-Brexit 'opportunities'

Inquiry will explore the carbon impact, resource use and water footprint of growing throwaway 'fast fashion' sector

Following inquiry into green finance, Environmental Audit Committee concludes large companies and asset owners - such as pension funds - should be forced to report their exposure to climate change risks and opportunities

Environmental Audit Committee finds a majority of large pension funds are addressing climate change, but warns a number of funds are ignoring strategic risks

Environmental Audit Committee calls for urgent plan to boost green investment and close Clean Growth Strategy 'policy gap'

Environmental Audit Committee calls on Michael Gove to use powers under Climate change Act to require regular climate risk reports form pensions and financial regulators

Environmental Audit Committee slams government for not committing to decisive action on deposit return schemes for plastic bottles and enhancing producer responsibility

Environmental Audit Committee slams Justice Department for multiple sustainability failures