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England could witness 13-fold surge in clean energy with policy support, study finds
…meeting targets concerning electrification of transport, transitioning to clean heating, achieving national climate goals and fulfilling international commitments to reduce carbon emissions by 68% by 2030. Demand for policy support…
Enfinium to invest £200m to add carbon capture to energy-from-waste plant
…transported using the pipeline network currently being developed in the region for the HyNet carbon capture cluster, one of the first two priority carbon capture clusters selected for development in…
How The O2 Arena in London delivered the world’s first ‘carbon-removed’ concerts
…with key stakeholders for shaping local and national transport systems to drive down these emissions. Amplifying impact When asked whether The O2 will host more carbon-removed concerts, Booth replies: “This…
Cross-party coalition of UK policymakers pledge joint action to tackle climate misinformation
…they are delivering the practical changes we need to see, from upgrading homes to improving public transport. “But they can’t do it alone. This pledge sends a powerful message that…
From industrial strategies to green taxonomies: Businesses outline policy wishlist for next Government
…the roadmap emphasises the importance of creating a UK Green Taxonomy and implementing measures to enhance energy efficiency, decarbonise transportation, preserve natural habitats and cultivate the necessary skills for a…
‘Bitterly disappointing’: Scotland abandons 2030 climate goal citing credibility concerns
…transition for heat, buildings and transport has been “particularly impacted” by changes made in Westminster. This included rollbacks on energy efficiency requirements for landlords, fossil fuel boiler phase-outs and electric…
MPs slam UK Government’s approach to extreme weather resilience, demand swift action
…Review (LCRR), commissioned by the Mayor of London in 2023, found that London remains unprepared in the face of climate-induced hazards. During the July 2022 heatwave alone, Transport for London…
BT partners with UK Business Climate Hub to support SMEs in carbon reduction goals
…Scotland and Wales, while also considering opportunities to make their entire value chain low-carbon. These include supply chain improvements and adopting low-carbon transportation solutions such as electric vehicles (EVs). Broadway…
EU passes laws combating forced labour and mandating corporate due diligence
…15% by 2040) and mandate EU countries to decrease plastic packaging waste. Additionally, to curb excessive packaging, a maximum empty space ratio of 50% is established for grouped, transport and…
Marriott International commits to achieving net-zero by 2050
…suppliers, ranging from purchased goods to transportation services, to adopt science-based emissions reduction targets by 2028. The company is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and…
One in three Britons advocate for fossil fuel divestments in pensions, poll finds
…away from fossil fuels towards green energy and transport. The report states: “At the heart of the CDT proposition is the demand for redistributive justice. Those with the greatest historical…
Majority of critical minerals face heightened climate risks by 2050, study finds
…pivotal roles in manufacturing, transportation and infrastructure. The production of these crucial commodities is heavily concentrated in a select few countries, many of which are grappling with escalating climate risks….
Why businesses need to embed sustainability to attract and retain the best talent
…net-zero target. This figure covers upskilling and retraining. Among the sectors most affected, the report states, are construction and transportation, where 30% and 26% of workers respectively will need upskilling….
National Grid forges partnership to tackle UK’s renewables supply chain and skills barriers
…company, as the electricity landscape shifts towards decarbonisation, managing power flow across the network has now become increasingly complex. Transmission circuits often experience uneven loading, diminishing energy transportation efficiency. The…
enfinium to invest £1.7bn on carbon capture solutions as part of net-zero transition plan
…gas in liquid form, to develop a new ‘rail corridor’ for transporting captured carbon. The agreement concerns the development of a new rail corridor between enfinium’s Ferrybridge EfW plant in…
Microsoft’s wind PPA and Brussel Airport’s net-zero plan: The sustainability success stories of the week
…collections moving to EV transportation is a significant step forward in our journey to building a carbon neutral future for dairying”. THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: Brussel’s Airport confirms net-zero plan using…
PepsiCo outlines plans to deliver its first net-zero plant
…to avoid transport emissions and streamlining production processes. edie has requested more information as to what role, if any, carbon offsetting will play in making the site net-zero emissions. PepsiCo…
Report: Private, regional investment key to delivering UK’s net-zero ambitions
…the built environment and transport. “Phoenix Group wants to work with local and national government to help unlock this investment in a way that supports good outcomes for our customers,…
Climeworks switches on the world’s largest direct air capture plant
…energy necessary for this process. Once the CO2 is released from the filters, storage partner Carbfix transports it underground, where it reacts with basaltic rock through a natural process which…
John Lewis: First biomethane refueling station for heavy goods vehicles
…2023 The challenge HGVs account for more than 4% of the UK’s total carbon footprint, but aren’t often suitable for other transport decarbonisation methods such as electrification due to their…
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