EU

Brussels Briefing: The EU’s Net Zero Industry Act
March 20, 2023
New policies aimed at creating a competitive European green industry include critical...
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EU parliament approves building renovation rules
March 15, 2023
The vote to improve the energy efficiency of buildings will require €275bn...
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Only 40% of companies report Scope 3 emissions, CDP says
March 15, 2023
Companies are struggling to report emissions linked to their supply chains, says...
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EU electricity market reform strengthens support for renewables
March 15, 2023
European Commission plans for tackling the energy crisis and boosting renewables have...
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EU urged not to greenwash agriculture
March 13, 2023
A group of 25 environmental NGOs have written to the European Commission...
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What could the EU’s CBAM mean for emerging markets?
March 9, 2023
The EU mechanism to reduce carbon emissions related to imports could cause...
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Female participation in UK finance more than 30% down since 1997
08/03/2023
New report highlights women's persistent challenges in reaching senior positions and mirrors the findings of similar research across Europe. Analysis from the London Stock Exchange and the Centre for Economics... Read more
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EU reaches agreement over green bond standard
02/03/2023
The proposed European green bond regulation will set out the requirements for issuers of green bonds that are aligned with the EU taxonomy. Any attempt at greenwashing in the EU... Read more
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EU methane regulation omits fossil fuel imports
01/03/2023
A new report finds that EU regulation aimed at reducing methane emissions fails to factor in those associated with fossil fuels imported into the bloc. The EU’s proposed methane regulation... Read more
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EU approves subsidies for ArcelorMittal’s ‘two-speed decarbonisation’
22/02/2023
The decision to help the steelmaker to build green hydrogen-powered plants in Europe while it maintains coal-reliant production elsewhere has drawn criticism. The European Commission is permitting the Spanish and... Read more
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Including best-in-class planes in EU taxonomy is ‘pure greenwashing’
22/02/2023
Non-profit T&E says aircraft manufacturers need to focus their efforts and investments on building zero-emissions planes ‘that are truly green’. The inclusion of “best-in-class” airlines in the EU taxonomy, aimed... Read more
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