Opinion

EcoAct CEO Stuart Lemmon sets out what he sees as some of the key trends that could shape the climate and sustainability agenda in 2025 - and what they could mean for business

We understand that we need to do more to demonstrate that the biomass we use is genuinely sustainable and that we are taking the necessary steps to operate our business responsibly, writes Drax Group's Miguel Veiga-Pestana

It is high time the World Economic Forum shook off its reputation as a giant annual party for climate-damaging private jets, argues Erin Vera, who leads the Travel Smart campaign at Transport & Environment (T&E)

The collapse of the idea that a voluntary alliance of financial sector firms could drive sufficient climate and nature ambition is an opportunity to focus on the real issues, writes Finance Innovation Lab's Jon Dennis.

The consequences of nature degradation extend beyond environmental concerns to affect the economy and finance, and the government must step up action, writes Elena Almeida from LSE's Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

Fracking firm CEO Chris Wright has been nominated to lead the US Department of Energy, and his climate sceptic views do not augur well, writes Andrew Warren

With careful preparation, clear communication, and a focus on people as much as technology, we can ensure that the transition to heat pumps is not just successful but widely embraced, writes RPS Group's Graham Rothwell

The market for solar in commercial real estate is ascending, offering growing opportunities for businesses and consumers, writes Solivus CEO Jo Parker-Swift

Last year provided growth and resilience for the UK's green economy - we must grasp the opportunity to build on that further in 2025, writes the REA's CEO Trevor Hutchings

Carbon removal investors should focus on low-risk, scalable nature-based solutions, rather than complex technologies that require vast amounts of funding, research and development, argues Alastair Collier from UK climate tech firm A Healthier Earth