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‘We cannot be complacent’: MPs urge Rishi Sunak not to water down green policies
…needs of people across society, then the politics of the net-zero transition become almost impossible.” Sunak told journalists earlier this week that he will not give up on net-zero but…
Majority of UK businesses feel energy crisis has delayed decarbonisation plans
…Electric, notes that 49% of businesses believe rising energy costs will deliver delays to planned sustainability and net-zero investments, while 34% believe their organisation is now facing more immediate business…
Researchers have ‘little confidence’ that national net-zero targets will be met
…that more than 90% of global net-zero pledges from nations are considered “low confidence”, meaning they are unlikely to be delivered in full or on time. Nations have submitted net-zero…
British Chambers of Commerce pushes Government for clearer, more ambitious net-zero pathway
…will have no habitable planet if we don’t encourage rapid and effective actions. “Our report outlines clear and realistic recommendations to accelerate the UK’s transition to net-zero. A robust strategy…
Half of top advertising board members linked to polluting industries, research finds
…away from unsustainable practices. “All Ad Net Zero supporters, global, and at a national level, are required to set public science-based net-zero targets and measure and report progress annually.” An…
How can we support local climate leaders in a cost-of-living crisis?
The UK’s Energy Security and Net-Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho posted on X this week that “when any nation has to choose between net-zero and keeping their citizens safe and warm,…
National Grid unveils £60bn investment plan to turbocharge net-zero power grid
…will require joined-up action from government, regulators and communities to deliver the infrastructure by 2035. The announcement comes just days after Energy Security and Net-Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho set out…
Report: Beverage industry off-track to meet net-zero targets
…that achieving net-zero goals remains well within the beverage industry’s reach. “The complexity of achieving net-zero for the beverage sector will require us to change practices along the whole value…
‘Strong rhetoric’: UK’s green economy welcomes Labour’s energy transition plans
…net-zero. These would be enacted if Labour wins the next general election, likely to take place in 2024. Starmer confirmed that Labour’s public-owned energy body, GB Energy, would be based…
Net-zero schools and ‘unstoppable’ solar energy deployment: The sustainability success stories of the week
…investment marks a major milestone in cleaning up our whole transport system.” THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: Church of England developing net-zero framework for schools The Church of England has set a…
COP28: Can the UK’s leadership survive the fallout of its policy pushbacks?
Tomorrow (30 November) marks the kick-off of COP28, drawing together nearly 170 world leaders, among them King Charles. Lee McDonough, the director general for Net-Zero, Nuclear, and International at the…
Tesco’s food waste win and an Earthshot Prize milestone: The sustainability success stories of the week
…demand for sustainable offices booming and as the capital works towards its 2030 net-zero target, many developers are forging ahead with innovative net-zero commercial schemes in central London. To name…
Banks to be assessed against new net-zero standard
…IIGCC produced the standard in partnership with the TPI Centre at the London School of Economics. Under the standard, banks can assess their long-term net-zero commitments and interim targets, as…
Fujitsu pulls net-zero target forward to 2040
…Net-Zero Standard. The firm had previously set a 2050 deadline for net-zero operational emissions. Its new targets are set against a fiscal year 2020 baseline. Looking at the residual emissions…
SPARK: edie’s Net-Zero Action Guide
…to see, given that the changes needed to meaningfully deliver these big, international and country-level net-zero targets will be delivered on the ground by organisations of all sizes and industries…
Northern regions set out manifesto to turbocharge economy through net-zero focus
…unlock 660,000 green jobs to help the region reach net-zero emissions by 2040. Convened through the Net Zero North West coalition, the North West Business Leadership Team (NWBLT) and academic…
ITV outlines steps to net-zero in new Climate Transition Plan
…opportunities that its net-zero transition can bring. These include increased positive perception amongst audiences, revenue opportunities by aligning with net-zero brands and cost reductions by introducing low-carbon innovations. The plan…
Download new guide to driving carbon and cost efficiency in the NHS
…good news is that cost and carbon reduction work together, enabling you to find the ‘sweet spots’ to affordably achieve your net-zero goals. Download NHS net-zero report Our approach to…
Corporate giants ‘gearing up for substantial net-zero investment increase’
…with high carbon footprints, such as manufacturing (26.9%), logistics and transport (24.3%), and resources and mining (22%), are the ones planning the most significant year-on-year increases in net-zero spending. Impact…
UK Government announces £4.5bn boost for manufacturing with net-zero focus
…to be crucial to the nation’s economic growth and the delivery of long-term ambitions on levelling up and the net-zero transition. Manufacturers will need to make “fundamental changes” to reach…
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