An eco-feminist crime novel, a children's story about the environmental benefits of human waste, and a non-fiction exploration of the impacts of iron on the planet are among book proposals to have made...

The UK has fallen behind the European Union (EU) in a number of crucial environmental policy areas since Brexit, with the bloc passing more stringent air quality, biodiversity and climate legislation,...

Brazil's top climate diplomat last night issued an urgent call for countries to come forward with strengthened national climate plans as alarm bells start to ring inside the COP30 Presidency at the dearth...

Lidl GB has today unveiled what is claims is the UK's first healthy food label to detail both nutritional profiles and broader sustainability standards. The German-owned supermarket chain said the 'Live...

UK Power Networks has joined forces with consultancy Arup and green heating and cooling specialist Bring Energy as part of a new project launched this week to map existing heat networks across the country...

In a recent investigation, Which? magazine found that more than six-in-ten online product listings failed basic tests under the UK's Green Claims Code. It's a stark finding and a timely reminder that the...

With heatwaves becoming hotter and more frequent, demand for air conditioning is expected to rise significantly. However, if the UK and similar countries respond to hotter summers simply by installing...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has switched on a new solar farm covering an area the the size of 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, which is expected to provide enough electricity...

Britain's small and medium businesses (SMEs) believe they could each rake in an additional £52,200 a year on average by taking actions to become more environmentally sustainable, yet only a fraction are...

Are ammonia and methanol close to setting sail as viable low emission alternatives to fuels in the shipping industry? Well, fresh research today suggests there has indeed been significant progress towards...

The Welsh Government has set out its proposals for a deposit return scheme (DRS) across Wales hat would seek to prioritise reuse over conventional recycling and also target used glass drinks containers...

The summer of 2025 is set to be one of the UK's warmest on record, and with weeks still to go it could yet become the hottest overall, according to the Met Office. In its latest temperature forecast...

Drivers may have the choice of powering up their electric vehicles (EVs) at more than 200 million charging points around the world by 2040, according to fresh market analysis from Wood Mackenzie. The...

UK retailers could be losing as much as £146m every year due as a result of failing to upgrade their buildings to make them more energy efficient, according to a report today by Mitsubishi Electric...

Extreme weather caused by climate change is wreaking damage and disruption to local sports facilities, clubs and competitions up and down the country to the tune of £320m a year and rising, according to...

Greensphere Capital has taken a "significant equity stake" in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered origin testing and verification platform Source Certain, after providing a "multimillion pound" investment...

In today's business landscape, data is no longer just something companies track, it's a critical driver of resilience, reputation, and regulatory readiness. With rising stakeholder expectations and tightening...

In October, Jane Gaston left her role as director of clean energy specialist Peel take over as chief executive of industry collective Net Zero North West – a cluster of companies working to decarbonise...

The government has today unveiled a clutch of fresh reforms to environmental regulations as part of its £500m plan to unclog the UK planning system to accelerate the development of new homes and infrastructure....

The Treasury is reportedly considering yet more reforms to speed up the planning process for new homes and infrastructure, which could see environmental protections scaled back further as the government...

UK grant schemes for battery electric vans and trucks have been extended to 2027 in a bid to help more drivers and businesses make the sift to electric vehicles (EVs), the Department for Transport (DfT)...

A battery energy storage system (BESS) purported to be the UK's largest to date has been connected to the grid in Essex, operator Statera Energy has announced today. The company, which owns and operates...

Despite growing concern about climate change, many countries have seen backlashes against certain environmental policies, often because they are seen as costly, restrictive or unfair. In France, an...

It's not easy being Chancellor when the economic mood is so glum. Rachel Reeves faces low growth and stagnating productivity. Meanwhile, the cost of servicing the national debt is rising. All this...

BusinessGreen Intelligence: What problem does your technology or innovation solve, and how? Charlie Metcalfe: Following a rigorous two-year test and development program, Halcyon has developed a proprietary,...

Clean Growth Fund (CGF) has today announced it has secured £49m worth of investment towards its second fund, which is hoping to raise £150m to accelerate the next generation of net zero innovation in the...

The Transition Finance Council has today unveiled draft guidelines to help investors assess high-emitting firms' decarbonisation efforts and unlock crucial investment to support emissions intensive sectors...

The UK's largest bioethanol plant looks set to close, after owner Associated British Foods (ABF) confirmed it has failed to secure support from the government to keep the biofuel facility running. ABF...

Hopes that an international levy on shipping emissions could be introduced have received a major blow, after the US this week publicly rejected plans from the International Maritime Organization (IMO)...

The most disappointing aspect of the failure of governments, for a second time, to deliver a Global Plastics Treaty is not the collapse of talks themselves. That felt far and away the most likely outcome...

Sales of zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) during the first half of 2025 rose nearly 60 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest industry figures. An update from the Society of Motor Manufacturers...

The failure of the latest UN talks in Geneva to deliver a promised Global Plastics Treaty has this morning sparked fierce criticism from business leaders and environmental campaigners alike. While...

Oxford United's hopes of building "one of the greenest" football stadiums in the UK have taken a major step forward, after the local council approved the club's planning application following a four-hour...

Talks to deliver a Global Plastics Treaty ended without agreement this morning, after negotiations ran through the night but failed to break the long-running deadlock between countries that want an ambitious...

A breakdown in communication between UK businesses and policymakers on support for climate action has emerged, which is fostering a damaging 'go it alone' mindset among business leaders and threatening...

The UK's zero emission bus market is booming, having grown more than 80 per cent year-on-year during the first half of 2025. That is according to from new data published today by the Society of Motor...

The Food Foundation and a coalition of investors managing £6tr in assets have today warned the UK's nature crisis risk saddling the economy with enormous costs - and as such the food industry can no longer...

Earlier this summer, extreme heat led the headlines once again. From the Northeast US to southern Europe to India, heat domes and waves are affecting health and community well-being, as well as policy...

The parent company of frozen food giant Birds Eye' has confirmed its greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 40.8 per cent since 2019, comfortably beating its target to cut emissions by 25 per cent by...

Drinks giant Diageo has today announced it has diluted a number of its sustainability targets, including a flagship goal to achieve net zero emissions across its direct operations by 2030. Announced...

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The number of companies worldwide setting emissions reduction targets through the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) continues to trend upwards, with approved goals now adopted by companies with a...

There's a negative narrative emerging over the last months suggesting corporates are walking away from commitments on climate action. But this is in stark contrast to the conversations I've had with hundreds...

The government has confirmed the UK's electric vehicle (EV) charge point roll out is continuing to accelerate, with a new charger currently being added every 30 minutes. The Department for Transport...

Ministers and diplomats attempting to thrash out a landmark Global Plastics Treaty have been warned there could be a long night ahead, after they were accused of delivering a "heartbreakingly bare" draft...

Volvo has announced the delivery of new green trucks to two of its leading haulage clients over the past week, as demand for low and zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) continues to grow. The...

Many of the world's biggest real estate investment managers have been accused of "failing to take even basic steps" to curb their emissions and tackle climate risks in a new report this week, which warns...