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EU Parliament agrees on new corporate due diligence law despite right-wing pushback

EU Parliament agrees on new corporate due diligence law despite right-wing pushback

Despite last-minute pushback against key parts of the text, EU lawmakers have adopted a common position on the proposed EU rules to make companies accountable for human rights and environmental violations along their value chains, opening the way for negotiations with member states.

What does the next generation of sustainability leadership look like in the built environment?

UK considers axing VAT on battery storage co-located with home solar

Solar Taskforce looks at ‘untapped potential’ of commercial sites to drive UK’s clean energy plans

Why is the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme causing so much drama?

UK policies ‘insufficient’ to deliver decarbonisation for key manufacturing sectors

G7 pledges climate progress, but backs ‘temporary’ use of gas

Lower mortgage rates for energy-efficient homes tested with UK Government support

More UK businesses offered energy bill relief packages

Ending plastic pollution a $4.5trn cost-saving opportunity, says UN

Dublin approves climate plan with new 2030 emissions, energy efficiency goals

Ofgem proposes system reforms to connect more low-carbon projects to the grid

CCC appoints Nigel Topping as new business champion

EU Parliament votes to clamp down on carbon-neutral claims backed by offsetting

Australia’s $2bn for hydrogen and Ireland’s offshore wind auction: The energy transition success stories of the week  

UK cities call for more devolved power and funding to catalyse net-zero progress

Waiting times for renewables projects risks derailing net-zero power grid vision

Consultation underway on lower energy bills for communities hosting onshore wind farms

The Energy Bill is back in Parliament – here’s what’s new

Government scales back plans for ‘bonfire’ of retained EU laws
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