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36 things you need to know about the Government’s response to the Skidmore Net-Zero Review
…covering each of the 129 recommendations and what the Government plans to do moving forward. Here, edie rounds up the key changes. The Government notes that numerous publications it…
Government updates (some) green policies as part of revamped Net-Zero Growth Plan
…Plan references many commitments made in the Transport Decarbonisation Plan, but also features new commitments based on CCC advice and the Skidmore Review. The Growth Plan commits the Government to…
‘Economically and environmentally illiterate’: Green economy reacts to UK Energy Security Strategy
…analysis Mike Thompson:“For perhaps the first time, the Government has made commitments that clearly go beyond CCC proposals in key low-carbon technologies: offshore wind, nuclear, hydrogen. The new commitments are…
CCC Progress Report: Are any UK sectors on track to meet net-zero?
…by 68% as part of the nation’s commitment to the Paris Agreement have “worsened since last year”. The CCC cites a combination of delays that are creating delivery risks across…
‘A feeble to-do list’: Environmental groups and agriculture sector react to UK Government’s Food Strategy
…the shift towards plant-based diets. We welcome the commitment to the role of alternative proteins, and call upon the Government to ensure this includes plant-based foods. If the Government is…
‘A wake-up call for Ministers’: UK’s green economy reacts to new CCC net-zero progress report
…judge whether the UK is properly on track to meet its net zero commitments. This risks not creating sufficient confidence for investors looking to support the net zero transition in…
‘A shocking indictment of inaction’: UK’s green economy reacts to latest Climate Change Committee report to Parliament
…land use, heat and transport too. “We do acknowledge the Government’s high-level targets, and welcome their continued commitment to the energy transition and net-zero. However, in short, we agree with…
‘Solid groundwork’ or ‘underwhelming’? Green groups react to UK Government’s Energy Security Plan
…today which highlight that Government are finally committing to several programmes long awaited by industry. The REA welcomes government’s recommitment to net-zero and green industries in Britain. The REA looks…
National Audit Office warns of ‘patchy and inconsistent’ reporting of public sector emissions
…while Defra imposes the ‘Greening Government Commitment’ (GGC) targets across different areas of Government. Then there is BEIS, which is orchestrating progress against the net-zero target while the Cabinet Office…
‘We need to run, not walk’: Green groups react to energy efficiency spending plans in the Fiscal Statement
…to uphold confidence in long-term infrastructure projects. His commitment to maintaining investment in line with the National Infrastructure Strategy, the much-needed plan to increase energy efficiency, and the continued commitment…
CCC progress report: What sectors (if any) are on course to reach net-zero emissions?
…the CCC notes that this is still well short of the Government’s commitment of at least 300,000 by 2030. The CCC does believe that the Government has a “credible delivery…
‘Measures miss the mark’: Green groups react to Chancellor’s Spring Budget
…their legal climate and nature commitments. The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world. Until the government take the meaningful steps to rewire our economy…
‘A major pro-business opportunity’: UK’s green economy reacts to the Skidmore Net-Zero Review
…rely as much on local change through delegation, clear information, meaningful incentives and trust as it does on clear, stable Government commitment to delivery.” UK100’s chief executive Polly Billington: “This…
‘A pathetic attempt to turn climate policy into a culture war’: Green economy reacts to King’s Speech
…Government must use the upcoming Autumn Statement to ensure the UK remains an attractive destination for low-carbon investment.” Dan McGrail, chief executive, RenewableUK: “We welcome the Government’s commitment in the…
Insulation schemes and carbon borders: UK Government unveils updated Energy Security Plan
…September. Across both schemes, the Government is allocating £1.4bn – around £630m for the HUG and £780m for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. The Government has also confirmed an additional…
Environmental Improvement Plan: Government unveils ‘comprehensive’ to-do list to reverse nature decline
…be unveiled by Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey, but the Government has already laid out some fresh new commitments that will form part of the plan. The Government has committed to…
8 pressing green policy challenges the next UK Prime Minister must tackle
…up its own environmental watchdog, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). The OEP published its first report in May, assessing progress toward the Government’s 25-Year Environment Plan commitment to leave…
Transition finance but not taxonomies: What’s in the UK’s new Green Finance Strategy?
…Strategy states that the UK Government intends to establish two advisory committees on integrated sustainability reporting in line with the ISSB’s frameworks. One will be Government-led and the other will…
Levelling Up White Paper: Government accused of ‘sidelining’ net-zero in new plans for regional economies
…ensuring that each UK region is host to a “globally competitive city”. These commitments are welcome, given that, last November, the National Audit Office criticized the Government for having a…
‘Missed opportunities’ on energy efficiency and cleantech: UK’s green economy reacts to mini-Budget
…REA notes today’s re-commitments to the Government’s previous energy package announcements, including moves to do more on energy efficiency through the Energy Company Obligation. “Much of the innovation and growth…
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