European Green Deal

Can the progress unlocked in 2019 drive emissions cuts in 2020? It has to, argues Eliot Whittington of the Corporate Leaders Group

The Sustainable Europe Investment Plan also details plans for a Just Transition Mechanism to support those regions facing a particularly far-reaching transformation

Commission is said to be prepping a sustainable investment plan to mobilise €1tr investment over the next decade in support of the net zero transition

The UK must navigate the EU's proposed carbon border tax whilst seeking new trade deals around the world, writes Ed Birkett

European Council endorses goal of building a 'climate neutral EU', despite continuing Polish objections

AXA, Aviva, CNP Assurances, and FRR join drive to decarbonise portfolios by 2050, as EU Commissioner promises 'thorough assessment' of Europe's net zero plan

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Long-awaited 'European Green Deal' aims to ramp up Paris Agreement targets and take radical action to decarbonise economy - but will member states back the plan?

Commission President-elect appoints Frans Timmermans as Executive Vice President for an EU Green Deal