European Commission

Energy

EU must set 'clear direction' for 2050 net zero target, member states demand

Member states and businesses pile pressure on EU to raise ambition on climate change and clean energy

clock 20 November 2018 • 3 min read

Politics

Business groups and NGOs call for 'climate proof' 1.5C EU budget

Business groups and NGOs call for 'climate proof' EU budget that aligns with Paris Agreement, as Council backs review of how to build 'net zero' emission economy

clock 10 October 2018 • 4 min read

Automotive

Forty per cent of Europeans say their next car likely to be electric

New survey from Ipsos Mori underscores growing popularity of electric vehicles, but price remains a major barrier to uptake

clock 01 October 2018 • 2 min read

Politics

Net zero emissions by 2050 is 'within reach' for Europe

Hitting net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is feasible but needs radical action across Europe's economy, new study concludes

clock 26 September 2018 • 2 min read

Legislation

Tech companies unclear over stance on potential new EU climate targets

Leaked document shows BusinessEurope group would oppose more ambitious goals

clock 19 September 2018 • 3 min read

Carbon Trading

EU and California to step up carbon market cooperation

Officials agree to strengthen collaboration in bid to more closely aligning regions' carbon markets

clock 16 September 2018 • 2 min read

Politics

Brexit deal needs energy and climate chapter, business claims

Businesses sign open letter to Jean-Claude Juncker and Theresa May warning joint agreement necessary for UK-EU energy security and climate leadership

clock 03 September 2018 • 3 min read

Solar

European Commission ditches tariffs on Chinese solar imports

After five years, EU decides to lift price controls on Chinese solar panels entering the EU

clock 03 September 2018 • 2 min read

Management

Global briefing...Australia's Turnbull u-turns on climate policy

BusinessGreen brings you this week's green economy headlines from around the world

clock 17 August 2018 • 6 min read

Policy

EU will increase pledge to Paris Agreement, says Cañete

The EU will raise its Paris deal pledge to 45 per cent, a spokesperson for the European Commission told CHN

clock 20 June 2018 • 1 min read