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Charities call for five-point nature plan to be added to General Election manifestos
…survey also revealed that only 10% of British adults believe the Government is effectively addressing key environmental areas. The results indicate that 61% of respondents feel the Government is falling…
Report: Government stalling on 2030 nature targets
…2030 deadline remains seven harvests away, the nature groups are calling on the Government to deliver rapid action on its nature commitments, while mobilising investment in nature solutions to pollution….
What does the next generation of sustainability leadership look like in the built environment?
…often talk about the ambition loop. There’s only so much that business can do, but, by showing leadership ahead of government, those businesses show government that it is possible to…
The UK’s industrial policy: Untapped green opportunities
…Climate Finance commitment to £11.6bn between 2021-2025. Undoubtedly, changes are underway, and progress is being made. But we cannot be complacent and need to capitalise on the strengths that the…
JLR forges ahead with plans for UK EV Gigafactory
…to the UK, helping to power the automotive sector’s transition to electric mobility, anchored by our own business, JLR. “With this strategic investment, the Tata group further strengthens its commitment…
How ready is the UK for the ZEV mandate?
…ZEV-driven future requires collaboration between automakers, chargepoint operators, policymakers, and consumers. The UK can achieve this with clear policies, investment, and commitment. So, is the UK ready for the ZEV…
Global climate briefing: Sunak snubs UN meetings as California moves to mandate corporate climate disclosures
…ongoing economic downturn, with challenges reaching agreements on key sustainable development topics abound. On the energy transition, the world leaders adopted a final text including a commitment to treble global…
Scottish onshore wind project halted as costs soar
…deal between the industry and the Scottish Government. The new deal, which sets out agreed measures between the industry and government, includes a commitment to halve the time that it…
Britain faces £13bn missed opportunity from failure to scale EV manufacturing
…recent years, accused the UK Government of failing to implement legislation and regulation that would make EV manufacturing in Britain a more attractive proposition than it is elsewhere. Calls to…
MPs reportedly planning to U-turn on new coal mine bans
…by the UK Government in early 2021 on the grounds of the potential climate impact of the use of the extracted coal. Planning was then approved by a reshuffled Government…
Appeal granted in legal challenge to Sizewell C nuclear power plant
…the Government stated that it was “at the heart of the UK’s civil nuclear revival”. Through the 2022 Energy Security Strategy, the Government set an ambition for the UK to…
Report: Retrofit revolution for London could generate £110bn in benefits
…dedicated resourcing and training for councils. While money from the Government and Greater London Authority (GLA) will be key, private sector investment will also be crucial, the document emphasises. But,…
Does the UK need its own Inflation Reduction Act?
…UK has rolled back on its net-zero commitments. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a scaled-back approach toward net-zero policy proposals, emphasising a ‘pragmatic, proportionate, realistic’ strategy. However,…
Why the Autumn Statement was a major missed opportunity for energy efficiency
…progress towards a new 2030 target to reduce the UK’s total energy demand by 15% against a 2021 baseline. Government messaging on energy efficiency since then has been mixed at…
Natural capital: UK’s ecosystems valued at £1.5trn
…resulting from the protection offered by natural infrastructure. The UK Government was urged in 2021 to improve how it assigns value to nature and to embed nature-related considerations into all…
UK policymakers face protests ahead of key vote on North Sea oil and gas expansion
…what the present government is doing? “At this critical moment, the world needs countries and leaders to step up, not step away from their commitments and responsibility to ensure humanity…
Business Declares: Three top tips for engaging policymakers on pressing sustainable business challenges
…retrospectively. The final letter was hand-delivered to 10 Downing Street and read out in Parliament by Net-Zero Review author Chris Skidmore MP. Since the queue, the Government has remained steadfast…
UK-wide ban on disposable vapes confirmed
The ban was confirmed by the Government late on Sunday night (28 January) following a national consultation late last year. Also last autumn/winter, Scotland floated plans for its own ban…
Report: Energy and environment regulators not given adequate funding, powers or independence
The Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has released a new report this week, concluding that “urgent reform” is needed for the processes under which the UK Government works with regulators…
From ideas on paper, to spades in the ground: the UK hydrogen industry’s journey to 10GW and beyond
…As such, we’re well underway to fostering the necessary investment environment for the hydrogen economy to scale at pace. The UK’s ongoing commitment to an ambition of 10GW of low…
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