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From charters to energy plans: New Skidmore report calls for policies to help local authorities reach net-zero

…the it is better aligned to support the delivery of net-zero while accounting for nature recovery. Other notable recommendations listed in the report include developing a Local Net-Zero Data and…

Ofgem given net-zero duty in government U-turn

net zero electricity and system decarbonisation “at the heart of virtually every decision we make”. However, critics have argued that not having net-zero as a core duty means that Ofgem…

‘Greenstalling’: Are businesses getting stuck in net-zero analysis paralysis?

…to reaching net-zero emissions. Corporates continue to set net-zero targets at a quick pace, with the Net-Zero Tracker noting that such targets have risen by more than 40% in 16…

‘This is idiocy’: Green economy leaders slam PM’s backtracking on key low-carbon policies

…and individuals, including trade bodies, MPs, NGOs and think-tanks, that net-zero and economic growth go hand-in-hand and should not be framed as being at odds. He has also been urged…

Time to deliver: The Net-Zero Carbon Action Sessions

net-zero debate; the second will be a series of back-to-back best practice case studies; the third will focus on delivering a robust net-zero Transition Plan; and the fourth will explore…

NGOs call on ‘flawed’ SBTi to increase standards for corporate climate targets

…Divisions (NAD) ruling to discontinue its claims to be net-zero by 2040. The NGOs are calling for clarity from the SBTi about the expiration of net-zero targets from certain corporates….

One-third of businesses do not have the budget to reach net-zero

…was pushing them toward their net-zero goals. Other drivers cited include ethical obligations (58%) and cost optimisation (47%). “To get to net-zero goals, firms must establish a concrete strategy and…

Rishi Sunak’s reported plans to weaken climate policies spells damage for the economy and businesses

Net-Zero Growth Plan a “feeble and inadequate” measure to respond to the climate crisis. With the original Net-Zero Strategy deemed unlawful by the High Court last year, the Net-Zero Growth…

At a glance: Everything announced by the UK Government for ‘Green Day’

…changes are being undertaken through the updated Net-Zero Strategy, now being called the Net-Zero Growth Plan. The Green Finance Strategy The UK is aiming to become the world’s first ‘net-zero

edie Awards 2024: Shortlist of finalists unveiled

Net Zero by 2040 Essex County Council – Net Zero Homes Strategy Hines – European Core Fund Lambert Smith Hampton – Roadmap to Net-Zero Mars – Net Zero Roadmap Mitie…

Royal Mail gets SBTi’s seal of approval for net-zero strategy

…for its day-to-day processes. Net-Zero Standard To date, more than 2,300 businesses have signalled their intention to produce a SBTi-verified net-zero plan. Businesses with verification under the SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero

‘Risk to competitiveness’: CCC urges Government to step up green job growth

…jobs and distributing economic opportunities across the UK. The CCC calculates that the net-zero transition can deliver between 135,000 and 725,000 net new jobs in low-carbon sectors such as buildings…

‘A pathetic attempt to turn climate policy into a culture war’: Green economy reacts to King’s Speech

…environment; otherwise, the government’s crucial commitment to the environment could be in jeopardy. Nevertheless, the King’s Speech has reaffirmed Sunak’s recent push-back on net-zero policies. As the nation grapples with…

UK Business Climate Hub to support 5.5 million SMEs toward net-zero

…and certifications, and getting business grants, green loans and financing for a retrofit. Net-Zero Council co-chair Shirine Khoury-Haq said: “None of us will get to net-zero without all of us…

‘Another barren Budget for net-zero’: Green economy leaders react to Jeremy Hunt’s announcements

…decision-makers and thought-leaders believe this Budget presented many missed opportunities for seizing the growth potential of the net-zero transition. Here, edie rounds up all the reactions. Friends of the Earth’s…

Chris Skidmore unveils new initiative for power grid decarbonisation

…Mission Zero’s Independent Review of Net-Zero chair Chris Skidmore said: “As uncertainty around net-zero policy persists, we must demonstrate the UK’s commitment to still achieving net-zero and demonstrate to international…

Expert speakers confirmed for edie’s SPARK! Net-Zero Action Workshops

…this particular event. Delegate tickets are priced at £257 each. SPARK and the Net-Zero Awards Our SPARK! Net-Zero Action Workshops event is about making that net-zero future a reality –…

Net-zero commitments ignoring calls to phase-out fossil fuels

New research from the Net-Zero Tracker published today (4 December) has warned that of the 88% of global emissions covered by intended net-zero targets, only 7% have commitments in place…

Transition finance but not taxonomies: What’s in the UK’s new Green Finance Strategy?

The UK is aiming to become the world’s first ‘net-zero financial centre’ and has today (30 March) published a new Green Finance Strategy, outlining further steps towards this goal. Crucially,…

Net-zero buildings: The challenge for decarbonising estates

The launch of the UK’s revised Net-Zero Strategy in early April 2023 threw a renewed spotlight on the challenge of meeting its commitment in law under the sixth carbon budget…