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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…
Nine in 10 UK businesses want greater government support for decarbonisation
…As per the survey, 92% of respondents now want pre-election commitments from political parties to ensure the UK meets its net-zero goals through targeted policy measures. Declining optimism for net-zero…
‘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…
‘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…
Six green policy priorities for new Energy Security and Net-Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho
…for the Financial Conduct Authority and a net-zero stress test for agricultural subsidy schemes. Coutinho does not mention energy, climate, environment or net-zero on her website. Green Party MP Caroline…
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…
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…
Report: Private, regional investment key to delivering UK’s net-zero ambitions
…by 2035 for the UK to remain on track with its net-zero transition. The key government policy interventions recommended by Phoenix Group to catalyse net-zero transition at the regional and…
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…
What is a Just Transition? And why do we need one?
…to happen? According to Robins, a Just Transition to net zero in the UK requires seven elements working together: Robust government policy: “We need net zero plans that ensure climate…
Revamping BREEAM: Consulting on a new framework to help the construction industry drive net-zero
…129 recommendations which reframed the economic case for net-zero, Skidmore’s review explored how businesses can be better supported to deliver net zero, how the UK makes better use of infrastructure…
Claire Coutinho: Net-zero Minister welcomes ‘sensible adjustments’ to climate policies
…Nuclear and social housing To build on this the Net-Zero Secretary unveiled more funding initiatives to boost the UK’s approach to net-zero. The first was naming the six companies that…
‘A mixed bag on net-zero’: How did the green economy react to the Autumn Statement?
…net-zero target and responded to flagship green policy packages from other nation; such as the US Inflation Reduction Act. The Autumn Statement left those in the green economy deflated rather…
Why the UK’s net-zero and levelling up visions are linked – and key to winning the general election
…‘Net-Zero Hotspots’ The report was commissioned by think-tank the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). It describes regions where low-carbon industries have grown rapidly in recent years as ‘Net-Zero Hotspots’….
What is the role of business in delivering a Just Transition?
…from the event is that the net-zero and a Just Transition cannot be approached in isolation. Organisations need to realise the interdependencies of decarbonisation, social mobility and net-zero will not…
CBI to Government: Fast-track green industrial strategy or squander £57bn
…Apply now for the edie Net-Zero Awards Readers interested in the above article may be keen to enter edie’s new Net-Zero Awards. From breakthrough innovations and solutions through to industry-leading…
Which green policies could Rishi Sunak axe or delay?
…not to pass net-zero costs onto lower-income homes. Energy and Net-Zero Secretary Grant Shapps is, for example, poised to axe plans for a new levy on domestic energy bills to…
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