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British farmers 'planning to ramp up net-zero investments as part of Covid-19 recovery'

2021-03-30T10:17:00Z

A survey of hundreds of UK farmers has found that record proportions are planning to invest in measures to improve energy efficiency, increase renewable energy sourcing and boost carbon sequestration.

Dozens of big-name investors including BlackRock join Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

2021-03-29T10:01:00Z

The Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative now covers more than one-third of assets under management globally, after 43 big names, including BlackRock and the Vanguard Group, signed up.

British Land confirms approved science-based targets on journey to net-zero

2021-03-26T10:03:00Z

Property development and investment giant British Land has had interim carbon reductions targets to help deliver net-zero emissions approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Covid-19 sees carbon emissions fall 10% in 2020 as UK nears half-way mark to net-zero

2021-03-25T10:37:00Z

The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic delivered an estimated 10.7% reduction in carbon emissions in 2020, with total greenhouse gas emissions almost 50% lower than they were in 1990, the baseline year for the UK's net-zero target.

Interface launches its first 'carbon negative' carpets

2021-03-25T11:15:00Z

In a major step towards its vision to become a carbon-negative business by 2040, modular flooring firm Interface has launched its first carbon-negative certified products in the UK.

Northern Gas Networks launches green bond to support hydrogen transition

2021-03-24T09:45:00Z

Northern Gas Networks has launched its first green bond, in a bid to raise capital to prepare for hydrogen heating. The move comes as Hitachi Capital UK prices its own debut green bond at $40m.

Meat giant JBS commits to net-zero emissions and zero deforestation

2021-03-24T08:45:00Z

Brazilian meat producer JBS has ringfenced $1bn to reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, while also aiming to eliminate illegal deforestation.

One-fifth of world's largest corporates have set net-zero targets

2021-03-23T00:04:00Z

More than 20% of the world's largest corporates, worth sales of more than $14trn, have now committed to net-zero targets, but more transparency and short-term targets are required to navigate potential greenwash issues.

Net-Zero Business podcast: EY's journey to, and beyond, carbon neutrality

2021-03-19T14:59:00Z

In response to the accelerated pace at which businesses are examining and setting net-zero targets to help alleviate the climate crisis, edie has launched a new spin-off of the Sustainable Business Covered podcast. Up next, we speak to EY's global vice chair for sustainability, Steve Varley.

Unite Students set net-zero carbon goal for 2030

2021-03-19T08:14:00Z

Real estate investment company Unite Students, which provides students with accommodation across the UK, has set a new sustainability commitment to reach net-zero carbon across its operations and construction by 2030.

Morgan Sindall outlines fresh carbon accounting and engagement moves on road to net-zero

2021-03-17T16:31:00Z

After announcing a 2030 net-zero target last month, Morgan Sindall Group has outlined new measures to track and reduce carbon across its construction business - and to engage the communities where its construction projects are located.

'Systematic climate approach': Swiss Re plots global coal phase-out by 2040

2021-03-17T09:52:00Z

Insurance and reinsurance giant Swiss Re has announced new climate targets for financed emissions and pledged to stop serving the global coal sector by 2040.

Six top tips for super-charging energy efficiency on the road to net-zero

2021-03-16T21:04:00Z

Last week, edie hosted a 45-minute masterclass on energy efficiency, featuring expert speakers from BEIS, BAM Nuttall and the Carbon Trust. Here, we round up their key takeaways.

'Another vital step to net-zero': Green economy reacts to the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy

2021-03-17T00:01:00Z

The UK Government has unveiled a new Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy that will spur rapid decarbonisation across industry, the public sector, construction and manufacturing. But do green groups believe the strategy will put the nation on course for net-zero by 2050?

Recycled materials and CCS: Aluminium industry plots pathways to net-zero

2021-03-16T12:10:00Z

The association representing more than 60% of the world's aluminium production has published new climate pathways for the sector, outlining how recycled materials, electrification and emerging technologies could cut emissions at scale.

Retrofit revolution can cut emissions and deliver £7.5bn energy savings for UK

2021-03-16T11:58:00Z

Retrofitting the UK's building stock with low-carbon solutions could reduce national energy costs by £7.5bn a year, create more than 150,000 jobs over a 10-year period and cut carbon emissions by 20%, MPs have been told.

IRENA: Existing solutions can spur progress to net-zero

2021-03-16T10:19:00Z

Global power sourced from renewables is set to treble by 2050, with wind, solar and hydrogen all required to account for 90% of all decarbonisation solutions to push the global economy towards the 1.5C pathway, a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has found.

Dixons Carphone plots path to net-zero supply chain emissions

2021-03-15T15:33:00Z

After pledging to become a net-zero business by 2040, Dixons Carphone has announced plans to help its 10,000 suppliers measure and reduce their climate impact.

Brunel Pensions Partnership targets net-zero as Nest accelerates renewable energy investment

2021-03-15T10:08:00Z

The UK's largest Government-backed pension scheme, Nest, has pledged £250m to renewable energy projects this year, while Brunel Pension Partnership has outlined a new net-zero target.

LED retrofit reduces energy use by 21% for South Western Railway

2021-03-12T11:16:00Z

South Western Railway (SWR) has delivered a 21% reduction in the energy consumption of its properties, following the installation of more than 16,000 LED light fittings across its properties.