Michael Holder
BusinessGreen
Michael Holder is Deputy Editor at BusinessGreen, providing news, features, analysis and videos for the site. He is particularly interested in politics, cleantech innovation, green agriculture, and the transition away from fossil fuels. Prior to joining BusinessGreen, Michael worked as a freelancer for the Press Association, NME and others before moving on to greener pastures at the Environment Media Group, where he worked for several years as a senior reporter and news editor covering waste, recycling and air pollution. Originally from Milton Keynes, Michael is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with a degree in contemporary history from the University of Sussex.
How Michelin and Bridgestone are accelerating green tire innovations
Both tire manufacturers are teaming up with other organizations to deliver on their sustainability goals. Read More
BlackRock steps up investor pressure on its portfolio polluters
The world's biggest asset manager urges firms to set rigorous decarbonization goals or risk being voted against at board meetings as it sets out shareholder expectations for 2021. Read More
Can banks reverse course to become a solution to global deforestation?
Criticism of banks' financing of environmentally destructive industries continues to grow, but a new report argues they could play a critical role in protecting forests and driving climate action. Read More
Achieving a net-zero emission supply chain could be cheaper than you think
For some industries, decarbonizing supply chains would add less than 4 percent to end-consumer costs in the medium term. Read More
Prince of Wales launches the Terra Carta, a green recovery charter for business
It's backed by major corporates such as Unilever, BP, and BlackRock. Read More
5 key questions for a crucial year of global climate diplomacy
Question No. 2: What will a Biden White House bring to the table? Read More
Aircraft company ZeroAvia secures $21.4 million for hydrogen-electric planes
Shell, Amazon and investment groups participate in funding round as the aircraft developer aims for first commercial zero emission flight in 2023. Read More
BP invests and gets majority stake in US forest offset firm Finite Carbon
The oil and gas giant ramps up its investment in the largest carbon offset developer in the U.S., as it increases focus on natural climate solutions in support of its net-zero targets. Read More
How green technologies may 'outcompete' high carbon sectors by 2030
An analysis indicates the net zero transition is set to rapidly escalate in 2020s, leaving carbon-intensive industries looking increasingly uncompetitive. Read More
Adidas and H&M join project to scale circular fashion and recycled fibers
The EU-funded New Cotton Project aims to collect, sort and regenerate old clothing into new items for sale on the high street. Read More
