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.
Coronavirus dampens 2020 outlook for clean energy and electric vehicles
The immediate crisis could undermine long-term strategy. Read More
This new Goodyear tire design for EVs is self-regenerating
Among the design benefits: enhanced cooling, reduced drag for extended battery life, and easier puncture repairs that minimize waste. Read More
How Thai Union rapidly pivoted to a greener business strategy
The Thai canned fish giant is moving beyond past criticism to lead the seafood industry towards a more planet-friendly future Read More
Volkswagen boosts EV production target to 1.5 million by 2025
The company said it aims to become the world market leader in e-mobility in the coming years. Read More
2030 goals: Mattel aims for 100% recycled and recyclable toys
Firm behind Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price plans to launch first toy made from and packaged in green materials in early 2020. Read More
S&P Global plans to acquire RobecoSAM's ESG ratings business
This is the S&P's latest move in accelerating and scaling up its environmental social governance expertise. Read More
Are paper bottles a solution to reduce plastic waste?
Brewing giant Carlsberg debuted new bottle prototypes made from sustainably sourced wood fibers, which it claims are fully bio-based and recyclable. Read More
Ratings giant Moody's buys big chunk of California climate-risk data firm
The focus is on the physical damages that could be caused by heat stress, water stress, extreme precipitate, hurricanes, sea-level rise and more. Read More
Virgin CEO Josh Bayliss: 'Every one of us should think hard about whether we need to take a flight'
Boss of multibillion dollar brand, which holds a stake in Virgin Atlantic, reflects on how corporates should respond to consumer outcry over climate change. Read More
Global sustainable investing assets surged to $30 trillion in 2018
New reports estimate that asset managers from around the world are significantly expanding their ESG investments. Read More
