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Nissan given green light on 20MW solar farm expansion at Sunderland plant
Nissan has been given the green light to expand a solar farm at its Sunderland plant, which is currently undergoing a huge investment project to create a new Gigafactory.
Net-Zero Business podcast: Princes' journey to carbon neutrality and spotlight on beyond-supply energy options
In response to the accelerated pace at which corporates are examining and setting net-zero targets to help alleviate the climate crisis, edie's monthly Net-Zero Business podcast was created. Up next, we talk low-carbon food and drink with Princes and business energy solutions with EDF Energy.
Patagonia to power key UK stores with community-owned renewable energy
Outdoor wear and gear brand Patagonia is to switch to 100% renewable electricity from community-owned projects for its Manchester and Bristol stores from next month.
Amazon increases renewable energy procurement by 40%
Online retail giant Amazon has revealed that it increased its renewable energy procurement by 40% over the last year, scaling its renewable energy project portfolio by more than 2GW of capacity.
IEA: 2021 set to be a record year for new renewable energy capacity
By the end of the year, a record 290GW of renewable energy generation capacity will have come online, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Nonetheless, progress will need to accelerate to deliver a net-zero world.
Report: Yorkshire, Wales, among UK regions in urgent need of more green jobs
The UK Government's plans will not be enough to deliver its vision of two million jobs by 2030 overall, and also risk backwards steps on the levelling up piece, PwC is warning.
BP plans 500MW green hydrogen plant in UK
Energy giant BP has announced plans to co-locate a new 500MW green hydrogen facility with its blue hydrogen facility, proposed for Teesside.
Now available to watch on-demand: edie's online Net-Zero Carbon Inspiration Sessions
Sustainability specialists from Pukka Herbs, Virgin Media O2, Costain and the Zero Carbon Forum took part in edie's digital Net-Zero Carbon Inspiration Sessions last week. These free sessions are now available to watch on-demand.
Vodafone to trial phone masts with inbuilt wind turbines
Telecoms giant Vodafone will start trialling self-powered mobile masts later this year, as it works to achieve net-zero for its UK operations by 2027.
New German coalition aims for 80% renewable power by 2030
The new German coalition has announced big plans to accelerate the energy transition, aiming to "ideally" exit coal by 2030, quadruple solar PV installations on all rooftops and push renewable energy capacity to 80% of the country's electricity mix by 2030.
Green energy supplier Bulb enters administration as energy price crisis rumbles on
Bulb Energy has today (22 November) entered into administration amid skyrocketing international energy prices. It is, by far, the largest UK supplier to have collapsed due to the crisis.
Cranfield University to install energy storage units using second-life EV batteries
Cranfield University will introduce three battery storage units at its Bedfordshire campus early next year, in a move that will enable the university to store and use renewable energy from a co-located solar farm.
SSE outlines £12.5bn net-zero investment plan through to 2026
Energy giant SSE has unveiled a £12.5bn capital investment plan for decarbonisation through to 2026, representing a 65% increase in spending on the low-carbon transition on current levels.
BNEF: Global battery storage capacity to grow 20 times over by 2030
Bloomberg NEF (BNEF) has released new battery energy storage forecasts, predicting a twenty-fold increase in grid-scale and domestic-scale battery capacity by the end of this decade that would push capacity beyond 1TWh.
Glasgow Climate Pact: How can businesses keep 1.5C alive?
The UK Government wanted COP26 to keep the 1.5C trajectory of the Paris Agreement "alive" and the verdict is that it has, but just barely. But with some nations set to renegade on mechanisms included in COP26's Glasgow Climate Pact, it is clear that businesses need to become a unified driver of the net-zero movement.
RWE unveils plans for €50bn renewable energy investment this decade
RWE has set a target to double its renewable energy generation capacity to 50GW by the end of the decade and pledged to invest €50bn to achieve this expansion.
Major green hydrogen facility planned for West Sussex
Another major green hydrogen production project for the UK is progressing, with the Port of Shoreham in West Sussex having granted H2 Green permission to develop a renewable energy hub.
The first week of COP26: The 10 biggest stories
It's half-time on the two-week push to move the world towards the 1.5C ambition of the Paris Agreement, with negotiations set to continue following a rest day on Sunday (7 November). Here, edie summarises all the key development from the first week of COP26.
Long Duration Energy Storage Council: Companies join forces, targeting $3trn of investment in sector by 2040
BP, Siemens Energy and Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures are among 25 organisations to have co-launched a new collaboration on long-duration energy storage technologies, which could play a key role in ensuring reliable energy as the transition to clean grids continues.
Powering Past Coal and upping energy efficiency: 7 things you need to know from Energy Day at COP26
Following on from Finance Day here at COP26 was Energy Day, on which international agreements were reached on coal and just transition principles. Here, edie rounds up seven key headlines from the day.
The Climate Group's Helen Clarkson on uniting businesses for clean energy systems at COP26
EXCLUSIVE: The Climate Group's chief executive Helen Clarkson has spoken to edie on Energy Day of COP26 in Glasgow, discussing the need for businesses to collectively use their purchasing power, policy influence and community links to help accelerate a just transition to clean energy.
#SustyTalk: Seizing the clean energy opportunities of 2021
edie's #SustyTalk video interview series continues with an exclusive panel discussion, published to mark 'energy day' at COP26. This panel, hosted in association with Virgin Media O2, also features experts from National Grid, Lekela and the REA.
Centrica CEO: UK Government is right to mandate net-zero transition plans from businesses
EXCLUSIVE: Centrica's chief executive Chris O'Shea has told edie that investors have been pushing the business to publish a net-zero transition plan - but that other firms may not be feeling this pressure, making the UK Government's new mandatory disclosure requirements essential.
Clean energy at COP26: Philanthropists and investors launch $100bn alliance as UK and India collaborate on green grids
The Bezos Earth Fund, Ikea Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation have forged a major new alliance with central investment banks, aiming to mobilise $100bn for renewable energy, other low-carbon technologies and green jobs.
The COP26 Climate Action Plan: Workshop summary report
Released just ahead of COP26, this report maps out a business action plan to accelerate change across the climate summit's key pillars of Clean Energy, Clean Transport, Nature-Based Solutions, Climate Adaptation and Green Finance.
BMW inks deal for fossil-free steel manufactured using hydrogen and renewables
BMW Group has announced plans to begin sourcing steel produced using fossil-fuel-free methods from 2025, claiming that the material produces up to 95% less emissions on a lifecycle basis.
At a glance: All the key announcements in the Net-Zero Strategy
The UK Government has finally published its Net-Zero Strategy, a comprehensive run-through of how the nation will decarbonise in a way that "transforms every sector of the global economy", although some green groups don't believe the steps outlined in the Strategy can mobilise action to deliver net-zero by 2050.
Budweiser to deliver carbon-neutral brewery through green hydrogen deal
Budweiser Brewing Group has unveiled plans to create its first green hydrogen supply to a brewery, through a new agreement with energy firm Protium to use onsite renewables at the Magor brewery in South Wales to generate hydrogen to power the facility.
Green hydrogen investment boon: RES and Octopus pledge £3bn in UK, Ineos €2bn in EU
Ineos has announced that it will invest €2bn (£1.7bn) in green hydrogen production in Europe this decade, while Octopus has partnered with developer RES to funnel £3bn into production within the same timeframe.
National Grid expands use of innovative tech unlocking more capacity for renewables
National Grid's Electricity Transmission arm is expanding its use of power flow control technology, which has already unlocked 1.5GW of electricity grid capacity.
45-minute masterclass: Seizing the net-zero opportunity of ESOS Phase 3
This 45-minute masterclass will help your business stay ahead of the curve with the third phase of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), and identify fresh opportunities to align energy audits with net-zero targets
How Salesforce became a net-zero business and what happens next
EXCLUSIVE: Last month, Salesforce announced it had become a net-zero business across its value chain. Here, edie explores how offsetting and location-based decarbonisation plans have created a unique road to combatting the climate crisis.
Green hydrogen facility planned for oil terminal in Orkney
TotalEnergies has forged a consortium with Macquarie's Green Investment Group and Renewable Infrastructure Development Group, aiming to create an industrial-scale green hydrogen plant in Orkney, Scotland.
UK's clean energy investment ranking drops amid Covid-19 funding crunch
The UK has fallen one position to fifth in EY's bi-annual ranking of the attractiveness of national renewable energy investment. The drop is largely attributable to a lack of green finance - a challenge EY believes is likely to be overcome in the coming months.
UK Government firms up 100% clean electricity target for 2035
The UK Government has confirmed that plans to end unabated fossil fuelled electricity generation by 2035, floated by Boris Johnson at the Conservative Party Conference, will be enshrined in law.
KPMG to invest $1.5bn on global ESG solutions
Professional services giant KPMG has unveiled a new $1.5bn investment plan to improve understanding of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) that helps businesses make strong contributions to decarbonisation and societal prosperity.
What makes a sustainability leader? Meet circular economy innovation champions AeroFarms
With the entry deadline for edie's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards on Friday (8 October), this series showcases the achievements of previous winners. Up next: Winner of our 'Circular Economy Innovation' award, AeroFarms.
Orkney flexibility trials deliver 24,000 peer-to-peer trades
A Government-backed local flexibility market trial has seen more than 24,000 peer-to-peer trades take place, enabling local wind energy to power homes and provide flexible services to the national energy market.
Mars targets net-zero value chain by 2050
Mars Incorporated has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain by 2050, building on an existing commitment to reach net-zero across operations by 2040.
UK Government eyeing 100% clean energy grid by 2035, Boris Johnson confirms
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated that the Government intends to develop plans for shifting all electricity generation to clean sources by 2035.
Lawmakers ban fossil gas from EU energy infrastructure funding, with some exceptions
Lawmakers in the European Parliament have voted to remove support for fossil gas in EU funding rules for cross-border energy infrastructure known as the TEN-E regulation.
General Motors set to hit 100% renewable energy milestone in the US five years earlier than planned
Automotive giant General Motors (GM) has pushed a commitment to source 100% renewable energy for its US operations forward from 2030 to 2025.
Diageo opens its first carbon-neutral distillery in Kentucky
Brewing giant Diageo has opened its first carbon-neutral distillery, located in Kentucky, that will use renewables and virtual metering technology to avoid the emissions equivalent to around 25,000 vehicles, as it builds towards its net-zero ambition for 2030.
Big businesses push UK Government to phase-out gas power by 2035, as energy price crisis continues
Businesses including BT, the Co-op and Nestle have written to the UK Government, arguing the case for a ban on gas-fired electricity generation by 2035.
UK urged to set end-date for gas-fired electricity as wholesale energy prices skyrocket
With wholesale gas prices in the UK having risen by 250% since January, some green groups are calling on the Government to commit to ending gas-fired electricity generation and give more detail on plans for reducing the nation's dependence on gas for heating.
SSE to combine projects to create 4.1GW offshore wind farm in Scotland
SSE Renewables has announced plans to merge two proposed offshore windfarms in a move that would create enough clean power to provide for all of Scotland's households twice over.
Plans before pledges: How P&G has evolved its climate strategy to target a net-zero value chain by 2040
EXCLUSIVE: Procter & Gamble (P&G) has unveiled a new climate action plan to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with the company's vice president for global sustainability Jack Mcaneny telling edie that the "absolute priority is reducing emissions".
Dogger Bank: World's largest windfarm's operations base to be net-zero carbon
The Dogger Bank Wind Farm, off the North East coast of England, will have its new operations and maintenance (O&M) base constructed and operated under recognised standards for net-zero buildings.
Government ringfences £265m for next Contracts for Difference auction
The UK Government has today (13 September) confirmed that up to £265m will be funnelled into the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round, a record amount of money aimed at spurring uptake in clean energy deployment including offshore wind, solar and tidal technologies.
Hitachi targets carbon-neutral value chain by 2050
Hitachi, one of the Principal Partners to the COP26 conference, has revised its sustainability targets with a new plan to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2050.
Cisco targets net-zero by 2040, Illumina by 2050
Tech giant Cisco has pledged to reach net-zero emissions for operations by 2025 and the supply chain by 2040, while healthcare research and solutions firm Illumina has set a 2050 target.
London's new 'bike library' and a milestone for US renewables: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
How will the offshore wind sector's expansion affect biodiversity? UK Government launches major research drive
A four-year research programme assessing the potential impact that the UK's offshore wind sector will have on marine ecosystems as it grows has been launched.
Stagecoach calls for transport policy overhaul as part of carbon-neutral roadmap
Transport group Stagecoach has unveiled a new roadmap to becoming a carbon-neutral business by 2050, while also calling for the UK Government to fix "contradictory policies" associated with the transport sector and the need to reach net-zero emissions.
Anheuser-Busch to install US's largest solar project for a brewery
The US's largest brewer Anheuser-Busch has announced a $64m investment at its Los Angeles brewery that will see the largest onsite solar installation of any US brewery, with solar power set to generate more than 10% of the site's total electricity use.
Mode Global targets net-zero from cryptocurrency operations by 2030
Fintech major Mode Global Holdings has committed to achieving net-zero emissions from its cryptocurrency operations by the end of the decade, outlining plans to ensure they are powered by renewable electricity.
Report: Clean electricity accounted for record two-thirds of EU's generation mix for first half of 2021
Renewables and nuclear power accounted for a record 66% of electricity production across the EU during the first half of 2021, with clean energy proving far more resilient to the pandemic than fossil fuels.
Google owner outlines how it is spending proceeds from world's largest corporate sustainability bond
August 2020 saw Google's parent company Alphabet Inc issuing what it claimed was the largest corporate sustainability bond in history. It has now revealed how it has spent 61% of the $5.75bn (£4.4bn) proceeds.
Government plans crackdown on greenwashing claims from energy providers
The UK Government has outlined plans to review how energy firms use the environmental credentials of their tariffs to market them, amid concerns that some providers are overstating the green benefits.
Humber region to benefit from £260m offshore wind investment
More than £260m has been granted in Government funding to develop next generation wind turbines in the Humber region, in a move that will support the UK's net-zero vision while creating and safeguarding more than 1,000 green jobs.
Newcastle International Airport unveils plans for solar farm as part of net-zero vision
Newcastle International Airport has launched a consultation on plans for an onsite solar farm, after stating its intention to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2035.
Sky Kids' climate show and record renewable energy investment: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
UK's last coal-fired power plant to close in September 2024
Uniper has announced plans to end generation at its coal-fired Ratcliffe-on-Soar power plant in September 2024, a month before the UK Government's legal requirement to do so.
Mars, Diageo and Dropbox unveil major renewables milestones
Mars, Diageo and Dropbox have all unveiled plans to add more renewables to their electricity mix, with Diageo planning for an onsite solar farm in Scotland.
Renewable energy investments reach new heights for first half of 2021
Investment into clean energy projects and companies swelled to $174bn in the first half of 2021, with record levels of public market financing offsetting a decline in renewable project investments.
Finance giants 'drawing up plans to accelerate coal plant closures in Asia'
Financial firms including Prudential, BlackRock Real Assets, HSBC and Citi have reportedly signaled their support for a new proposal from the Asian Development Bank, designed to accelerate the transition away from coal-fired electricity.
UK smashes annual grid flexibility record seven months into 2021
New statistics have revealed that 2021 has already broken a "network flexibility" record, with contracted smart energy solutions and grid flexibility up 45% compared to annual levels from 2020.
ArcelorMittal eyes $10bn investment to reduce emissions by 2030
Steel manufacturing giant ArcelorMittal has announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 25% by 2030 as part of a wider net-zero ambition for 2050, with the new target set to be back by a $10bn investment into low-carbon and circular solutions.
Sky powered by 100% renewables globally
Broadcaster Sky is now powered by 100% renewable electricity across its entire operations, meeting a commitment to the RE100 initiative and building towards its net-zero target for 2030.
UK's fossil fuel generation reached a record low in 2020, as renewables reached new heights
The UK Government has released new data on energy generation and consumption during 2020, revealing that fossil fuel generation plummeted to new lows as demand dipped due to Covid-19 restrictions affecting the transport sector.
EU's green hydrogen plans hailed as 'true game-changer' by industry
The European Commission boosted regulatory support for green hydrogen in its proposed overhaul of climate legislation published last week, with the renewable hydrogen coalition calling it "a true game changer" for the nascent EU industry.
Asda to move entire company car fleet to EVs by 2025
Asda has confirmed it will move its entire company car fleet of 600 vehicles to electric by 2025, a move that will save more than 2,000 tonnes of carbon emissions on the road to net-zero.
How the world can reach net-zero emissions by 2050, according to BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF has published its latest New Energy Outlook report, examining three progress pathways to reach net-zero globally by 2050. Here, edie summaries what will need to change to deliver this low-carbon trajectory.
Onsite renewables and EVs: Anglian Water outlines net-zero routemap for 2030
Anglian Water has published a detailed routemap outlining how onsite renewables, electric vehicles (EVs), hydrogen and biogas production will deliver its ambition to reach net-zero by 2030.
IEA: Global emissions to reach record high by 2023, with governments breaking green recovery promises
Just 2% of the Covid-19 stimulus funding promised by nations has been spent on clean energy, meaning that global emissions are likely to hit a record high in 2023 and continue rising thereafter.
ScottishPower and Shell bid to develop large-scale floating windfarms in UK
ScottishPower and Shell have submitted a joint bid to develop large-scale floating offshore windfarm systems in the northeast of Scotland, with a decision expected to be made next year.
Inditex and Elsevier commit to net-zero emissions by 2040
Clothing giant Inditex and research publishing firm Elsevier are the latest corporates to have updated their corporate strategies, setting ambitions to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 at the latest.
Taking place TODAY: edie's Clean Energy & Transport Forum
edie's new Clean Energy & Transport forum, is taking place today (15 July) with a fantastic line-up of keynote speakers including the Department for Transport's Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Rachel Maclean.
Report: Global demand for fossil-fuel-fired electricity has peaked
After demand for fossil fuels for electricity generation peaked across developed markets in 2007, it has now peaked across developing markets as well, according to a new report.
2TWh of hydrogen and 37 million EVs: How can the UK reach net-zero emissions?
The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO)'s latest Future Energy Scenarios (FES) report has outlined four potential scenarios for decarbonisation in the UK, three of which would see the UK reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Here, edie outlines what is required to meet the legally binding target.
BlackRock secures $250m for climate projects in developing countries
The world's largest investor BlackRock has secured more than $250m from global investors and governments to support clean energy uptake and climate infrastructure across countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Pay communities to host offshore wind farms, Leadsom and Rudd urge UK Government
Former Energy Secretaries Dame Andrea Leadsom and Amber Rudd are warning Ministers that plans to dramatically scale up offshore wind across the UK could incite backlash from local communities.
Hyundai joins RE100 as Porsche urges suppliers to source 100% renewable electricity
Hyundai Motor Group's five largest affiliate brands are applying to the Climate Group's RE100 scheme this month, the business has revealed, shortly after Porsche unveiled new measures to help suppliers procure renewable electricity.
UK's clean energy pipeline on course to unlock 625,000 green jobs
The UK's focus on decarbonisation and clean energy looks set to unlock 625,000 jobs, equivalent to 90% of jobs lost to the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research.
Net-zero energy transition: UK Power Networks and Northern Powergrid outline £7.7bn investment plans
Electricity distributors UK Power Networks and Northern Powergrid have outlined business plans backed by £4.5bn and £3.2bn of spending respectively, both with a heavy focus on low-carbon generation and technologies.
Amazon's carbon footprint grew 19% in 2020 amid pandemic parcel boom
Amazon has revealed that its absolute global carbon emissions rose 19% year-on-year in 2020, largely due to increased demand for online shopping as lockdown restrictions forced physical stores to close.
Nissan unveils plans for £1bn electric vehicle hub and battery gigafactory in Sunderland
Nissan looks set to transform its flagship Sunderland manufacturing facility into a £1bn electric vehicle (EV) hub that will feature a 9GWh battery production gigafactory - the first of its kind in the UK.
UK's coal-fired electricity ban officially brought forward to 2024
From 1 October 2024 - one year earlier than originally planned - coal-fired electricity generation will be banned in the UK.
Tasmania's 200% renewables goal and Toast Ale's B-Corp recertification: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Asda reduces emissions by 16% over 12-month period
Supermarket giant Asda has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 16% over the last year, as it builds towards a net-zero carbon goal set for 2040.
Business demand for renewables greater than that of UK's total power usage
Businesses that have made public commitments to procure 100% renewable energy have created a combined demand that is bigger than the national requirements from the likes of the UK and Italy, with separate research showing that two-thirds of renewables globally are cheaper than fossil fuels.
Facebook achieves net-zero operations, 100% renewable electricity
Facebook has revealed that it achieved net-zero operational emissions in 2020, after eliminating the majority of its greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint and investing in carbon removal projects.
UK set to double solar capacity by 2030, but more required to help reach net-zero
The UK is on course to double its solar capacity by 2030, but will need to treble it if the nation is to meet its net-zero target for 2050, with Solar Energy UK calling for overhauls to policy to spur the national market.
Report: Global fossil fuel use not yet in decline, despite renewable energy pledges
Fossil fuels accounted for some 80% of global final energy consumption in 2019, the same share of the energy mix as a decade ago, a major new report has revealed.
Polestar and Google to halve emissions and join Race to Zero campaign
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar and technology giant Google are the latest firms that have agreed to halve emissions by 2030 as part of a wider effort to deliver net-zero value chains, by joining the UN's Race to Zero campaign and the Exponential Roadmap Initiative.
#SustyTalk: Budweiser Brewing Group's Mauricio Coindreau on renewable energy procurement
edie's #SustyTalk interview series continues with an exclusive discussion with Budweiser Brewing Group's head of procurement & sustainability Mauricio Coindreau.
Ikea launches renewables programme for direct suppliers
Ikea has unveiled a new programme that will ensure that all of its direct suppliers are powered by 100% renewable electricity, as the retailer pushes towards its commitment to become 'climate positive' by 2030 by reducing more emissions than the value chain emits.
IEA: To reach net-zero, renewable energy investment in developing nations must increase sevenfold
Some $150bn was invested in clean energy in developing economies last year, according to new International Energy Agency (IEA) analysis. But the Agency believes this figure must hit $1trn by 2030 to deliver a net-zero world.
Study: World set to hit 'peak oil' by 2030 as energy majors shift to renewables
The world's largest oil and gas companies increased investment in clean energy by 34% in 2020, despite a 6% fall in global energy demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research.
AB InBev cuts emissions through new lightweight beer bottle design
The world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), has unveiled new lightweight beer bottles that have a reduced carbon footprint of 17% compared to its other bottle types, with plans in place to roll them out across Europe.
