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Businesses urged to spearhead global fossil fuel phase-out

…Tier 1 suppliers to set net-zero commitments pre-2030. The companies supplying oil and gas are advised to halt new oil and gas exploration and field development; achieve near-zero methane emissions…

Scotland outlines plans to end fossil-fuelled building heating by 2045

Published on Tuesday (28 November), the proposals include an outright ban on all fossil-based heating for buildings by 2045 – the date by which Scotland is aiming to reach net-zero….

Solar microgrids for Africa and Decathlon’s bike buy-back scheme: The sustainability success stories of the week

…with plans to reach net-zero operational emissions from London’s public services including the transport network by 2030. WrightBus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales said: “This is another significant deal for Wrightbus…

Decarbonising aviation: MPs warn of pitfalls in UK Government’s ‘Jet-Zero’ plans

…a 2050 net-zero target for international flights, as part of its ‘Jet-Zero Strategy’. Launched in the summer of 2022, the Strategy aligns with the technology pathways for decarbonisation touted by…

edie Explains: Net-Zero Heating

What is net-zero carbon heating? Why is net-zero carbon heating important? What are the different forms of net-zero carbon heating? What are the business benefits of net-zero carbon heating? This…

Monitoring UK sewage from space

…This is a big problem – so big, Planet satellites can see it from space. Making change visible, accessible, and actionable Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs,…

Dozens of major investors press EU lawmakers for robust sustainability reporting mandate

The investors wrote to EU lawmakers late last week, raising concerns about proposals to weaken parts of the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Unless these standards require mandatory and…

Government urged to set official standards on EV accessibility

…In 2021, the Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with national disability charity Motability commissioned the British Standards Institution (BSI) to develop accessibility standards for EV chargepoints across the country….

ASA clears Ford advert following zero-emissions claim

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has determined that an advertisement by Ford for its all-electric SUV, the Explorer, does not breach advertising standards despite featuring a “zero-emissions driving” claim….

National Grid unveils £42bn UK investment roadmap on the road to net-zero

…include revamping the planning system for net-zero infrastructure with a streamlined consenting process, expanding Ofgem’s mandate to support new delivery models aligning with net-zero goals, prioritising communities and consumers in…

Sustainability uncovered podcast episode 8: Greenwashing crackdowns, innovation investments and net-zero cruises

…Repsol and Petronas on the grounds of greenwashing. The other top stories of the month discussed in this episode include: Researchers have little confidence that national net-zero targets will be…

Has the Inflation Reduction Act set the US on course to net-zero by 2050?

…welcome progress, it will not be enough to align the US’s energy sector with net-zero by 2050. BNEF is highlighting how closing the gap and delivering a more rapid energy…

Utilities for Net-Zero Alliance: Businesses unite behind new energy transition action plan

The companies have formed the Utilities for Net-Zero Alliance (UNEZA) as a new framework to enhance global cooperation among the industry players within the power system value chain. The Alliance…

‘A brilliant win for the climate’: UK exits Energy Charter Treaty citing net-zero concerns

…these proposals which have been on the table since 2022. It also expressed little hope for progress to be made this year. Energy Security and Net-Zero Minister Graham Stuart said:…

Inside JLR’s plans to deliver 120MW of onsite renewables on the road to net-zero

…times higher through its supply chains than its operations. JLR has stated an intention to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from operations, products and the supply chain by 2039. Nuttall emphasises…

UK Government urged to rule out hydrogen heating, especially in rural communities

…role hydrogen can play in heating homes, and whether this potentially provides some consumers an alternative in the transition to net-zero.” He continued: “While it is necessary to explore options,…

Biodiversity net-gain: Ambitious policy or a glorified offsetting scheme?

…BNG mandate’s boxes for 10% gain may only deliver no net loss. The charity network is advocating for local authorities and housing developers to commit to a 20-30% net-gain target…

The Royal Mint’s net-zero target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative

…first within our industry, to have decarbonisation targets validated by the SBTi. “We’re committed to achieving science-based net-zero by 2050, with near-term goals for 2030, and are taking action to…

Salesforce unveils Nature Positive Strategy

…new strategy outlines the specific actions the company will take to restore and protect nature while delivering its existing commitment to becoming net-zero under its Climate Action Plan. The Strategy…

Government rubbishes CCC’s recommendations on airport expansions and fossil fuels

…relating to heavy industry, transport, buildings and agriculture. The Committee also accused the UK of “sending confusing signals globally”, weakening its global climate leadership position from 2019 (when net-zero by…