James Murray
BusinessGreen
James Murray is the founding editor of BusinessGreen having launched the site in October 2007. He is responsible for BusinessGreen's leading news, opinion and analysis, and also contributes to the brand's expanding events program. James is one of the U.K.'s leading commentators on the low carbon economy. He occasionally writes for the Guardian newspaper and has also reported for BBC Radio on a number of green technology stories. He reports daily on a wide range of green business issues, with a particular focus on low carbon policy, economics and technology. In March 2011, he was voted No. 8 in the Press Gazette's list of the top 50 environmental journalists in the U.K. Prior to launching BusinessGreen, James spent five years as a technology journalist working on a variety of IT titles.
6 of the best corporate climate action announcements from the last week
From Google to North Face, companies used Earth Day to share big plans. Here are the ones that stood out. Read More
Shell unveils net-zero emissions plan
The oil giant updated investors on sweeping new strategy to deliver net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Read More
HSBC: Companies focused on climate change 'outperformed' as virus spread
Research note suggests businesses with strong ESG credentials are proving more resilient than peers to coronavirus turmoil. But there are regional differences. Read More
Toyota announces heavy-duty fuel cell truck development plans
Toyota has been a long-standing advocate of fuel cell vehicles. Now it's partnering with its truck and bus focused subsidiary Hino Motors Ltd. to develop and test the new model. Read More
BP announces net zero by 2050 ambition
New CEO at the global oil giant plans to step up its investment in non-oil and gas activities. Campaigners argue much more detail is required on how the company will pivot towards net zero emissions. Read More
UPS invests in electric vehicle pioneer Arrival, as delivery giant places order for 10,000 vans
Arrival has emerged as a major player in the fast expanding commercial EV fleet market Read More
Unilever sets goals to reduce its plastic use and support a 'waste-free world'
The consumer goods giant pledges to halve its use of virgin plastic. Read More
Shell's $300 million nature investment steps toward a 'low-carbon future'
As Total completes its latest renewables acquisition, Shell steps up emissions reduction efforts with a new ecosystems offset effort. Read More
About half of European businesses are rewarding execs for tackling climate change
The latest CDP report reveals vast majority of EMEA corporates recognize climate-related risks, but responses remain hugely varied. Read More
Could wind power offshore soon prove cheaper than on land?
The plummeting costs of offshore wind plus strict onshore planning rules are blowing in this direction in the U.K., a new report says. Read More
