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Steel industry implored to stop investing in coal-fired blast furnaces
…part of a thriving zero emissions economy, but ambition and action are needed now, not in 2049,” said SteelWatch’s director Caroline Ashley. Prior to setting up SteelWatch, Ashley was the…
CCC: UK’s progress towards net-zero ‘worryingly slow’ despite deluge of policy promises
…binding 2050 emissions goals and its interim carbon budgets. While the Committee has praised the Government for bringing forward new details of its plans to decarbonise the national economy, it…
CCC Progress Report: Are any UK sectors on track to meet net-zero?
…These are plans that have funding, enablers and timelines in place. There are other parts of the economy that do have strategies and plans to decarbonise, but the CCC claims…
World Economic Forum launches global green aviation initiative
…to fulfil their potential as clean energy hubs and standard-bearers for the net-zero economy.” According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) report, aviation accounted for more than 2% of global…
UK pension funds still holding £88bn in fossil fuels, despite increased climate commitments
…to engage with high-carbon sectors can build up reputational risk for pension funds. It is pointing to the financial risks associated with fossil fuel firms as the global economy decarbonises,…
Zac Goldsmith steps down, says PM Is ‘uninterested’ in tackling climate crisis
…setting its net-zero target in 2019, “been the driving force behind successful global efforts” to create a new biodiversity treaty. It has also been the first major economy to mandate…
Fashion brands pledge to use first industry tool for science-based nature targets
…and apparel industry to play its part in building a nature-positive economy. The CEOs and companies who move without delay will reap the benefits – and so will their investors.”…
UK has ‘significant’ policy and funding gaps for climate resiliency
…UK through the lens of the climate crisis. Risks and opportunities cover nature, infrastructure, economy and society. The UK’s climate watchdog, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), warned in March that…
Net-Zero Awards 2023: Meet the Judges
In May, edie announced the launch of the Net-Zero Awards, specially created to recognise and reward the individuals and organisations that are spearheading the transition towards a net-zero carbon economy…
‘Feeble and inadequate’: Government taken to court again over net-zero plans
…more frequent. The good news is that building a green economy won’t just slash emissions; it will also create new jobs, boost energy security and help tackle the soaring cost-of-living.”…
‘Missed the boat’: IMO criticised over revised decarbonisation strategy
…to do that and unlock investment from across the shipping community to deliver the technologies that will reduce emissions while ensuring shipping remains at the heart of the UK’s economy.”…
How Aegon UK produced one of the UK pension sector’s first roadmaps to net-zero
…and the growing green economy in Europe. As time goes on, Komulainen would like to see more global investments. She is also keen for the business to add nature-based solutions…
Pension reforms to unlock £50bn for businesses, but lack green focus
…some of the toughest barriers to overcome. The road to net-zero requires a holistic approach; we cannot afford to leave behind a sector which constitutes 99% of the UK’s economy.”…
Local opposition forces relocation of UK’s hydrogen village trials
…decarbonising the economy, both as a means of energy storage and a way to decarbonise technologies for which there are no electrified alternatives at present. This same conclusion has been…
Improving the targeting of climate finance: The need for a tipping point in decision-making
…accelerate the journey to a net zero and nature positive economy. Our work alongside many other global partners is to ensure that these new methods of decision-making support climate finance…
EU’s Nature Restoration Law won’t be sent back to the drawing board
…change. “Nature restoration can be financed sustainably, including by deploying innovative financing mechanisms that can benefit farmers and landowners without placing unrealistic burdens on taxpayers.” Green economy reaction The Nature…
The UK’s industrial policy: Untapped green opportunities
…and clean technology space. Contrary to the opinion of many, the UK has led by example in many ways. We were the first major economy in the world to pass…
G20: Energy ministers fail to agree on renewables and fossil fuels ahead of COP28
…produce a pre-COP28 agreement. The next big international meeting is tabled for September in the US. Nonetheless, there is disappointment across the green economy regarding this weekend’s failure to set…
Decarbonising air travel: The challenge for airlines and their corporate customers
Aviation connects our globalised economy, enabling the rapid transportation of goods, facilitating face-to-face meetings, and allowing specialists to trade services internationally. However, with aviation accounting for over 2% of global…
Government urged to launch green jobs programme to respond to EV charging skills gap
…a ten-fold increase in EV manufacturing would boost the UK economy by more than £100bn – but the automotive industry is concerned that the Government is not planning to seize…
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