Six years after its onset, in a global economic climate characterised in many OECD economies by slow growth and high unemployment, countries continue to deal with the consequences and adjust to a new reality. Furthermore, a primary focus on economic growth, often at the expense of other policy objectives, resulted in growth being considered an end in itself, rather than a means to improve the well-being of the population. A key aspect of this interconnectedness and complexity relates to the relationship between growth, environment and social outcomes (with a good understanding of the relationship between environmental policies and economic growth vital for policy-makers aiming to achieve greener growth).