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UK ‘missed £1bn opportunity due to weak and volatile carbon prices’
…prices seen this year were between £35 and £40. According to Energy UK, the UK ETS raised around £1bn less between April and October 2023 than if prices had remained…
Report: UK’s net-zero transition could bring £240bn economic boost
…including solar and wind component manufacturing, upstream nuclear and electric vehicle (EV) component manufacturing. Also set to gain significantly would be the construction, automotive, energy generation and energy storage and…
Manchester’s new ‘green’ office and an F1 net-zero pledge: The sustainability success stories of the week
…forward in our commitment to sustainable clean energy. The collaboration… underscores our shared dedication to fostering Greece’s energy transition.” RESOURCES: New Balance adds shoe resale platform to US website More…
Off-road electric trucks and Britain’s ‘most sustainable’ neighbourhood: The sustainability success stories of the week
…Energy Catalyst fund to develop energy and charging infrastructure for these trucks in Rwanda. OX Delivers provides access to its two-dozen trucks as a service. Businesses do not need to…
Net-zero networks: Can mobile operators decouple growth from emissions?
…isn’t reliable enough,” he says. “Improving access to renewables is fundamental for operators to meet their climate targets. It’s not a simple task. Every single country’s energy network and energy…
Activating partnerships will be vital to accelerating sustainability action
…The climate crisis is a health crisis There was real excitement about the potential of the first ‘Health Day’ at COP28, and it was encouraging to see the healthcare community…
Patagonia’s campaign for the oceans and Uber’s carbon calculator: The sustainability success stories of the week
Published every week, this series charts how businesses and sustainability professionals are working to achieve their ‘Mission Possible’ across the campaign’s five key pillars – energy, resources, infrastructure, mobility and…
Sailing toward sustainability: SailGP outlines progress on engaging fans, combatting emissions and championing climate action
…to be 100% powered by clean energy on-shore and on-water by 2025, delivering five events powered by 100% clean energy, compared to four in Season 2. SailGP saved a total…
Scottish Government unveils landmark onshore wind sector deal
…energy production with proper environmental stewardship demands diligence and continuous innovation. This deal charts a course that safeguards our natural heritage while delivering clean, affordable energy to power our lives…
From green jobs for youth to just transition funding: The 11 biggest announcements from Climate Week NYC and the UNGA
…get 20,000 young people into employment in nature conservation and renewable energy installation. Through the Government-funded ‘American Climate Corps’, they will receive paid training and employment in fields such as…
Green finance leaders urge Sunak to rethink net-zero U-turns
…move to renewable energy and afford electric vehicles.” In related news, the Energy Security and Net-Zero Committee has written to Sunak stating that: “We would like to understand how the…
Are loopholes looming in government plans to scale up carbon capture?
…capacity of man-made carbon capture and removal arrays in 2020 was estimated to be 38.5 million tonnes, less than one-thousandth of global emissions that year. The International Energy Agency (IEA)…
Emissions from cooling sector could be slashed by 60% by 2050
…It found that passive cooling, higher-energy efficiency standards, and a faster phase-down of climate-warming refrigerants could cut sectoral emissions by 60%, which when combined with clean energy integration into the…
From heat pump innovations to regenerative agriculture partnerships: The sustainability success stories of the week
…to cut energy use and costs, with 77% of the UK’s office stock currently ranked with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of ‘B’ or lower. By following the guide…
UK struggling to get hydrogen home heating trials off the ground
…warned that the Government was going backwards on key areas of energy efficiency and security. Commenting on the latest delays, Jess Ralston, Energy Analyst at ECIU said: “Hydrogen trials were…
Hydrogen, electric heat and carbon capture: UK Government invests £80m in energy tech
In total, £80m has been confirmed for allocation across 29 projects. Energy Security and Net-Zero Minister Graham Stuart said the investment will help manufacturers to “use the latest science, technologies,…
UK Energy Secretary slams EU court ruling that green policy inaction undermines human rights
…from the Strasbourg Court, asserting that neglecting to address climate change, in fact, impacts national and energy security. Not tackling climate change affects our economic, energy, and national security. Elected…
From London to Paris, powered by the sun
…transportation system. For Wallbox, the EV is a key pillar not only for zero emissions mobility, but for a new energy management paradigm that enables renewable energy production and consumption….
Scottish Water: Hydro energy generation scheme
At a Glance Who: Scottish Water What: Hydro energy generation scheme using siphon technology Where: Whiteadder Reservoir, East Lothian, Scotland Why: To generate green energy, control reservoir levels, and reduce…
EDF Business Solutions facilitating an innovative Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) between Low Carbon and Lloyds Banking Group
…operating solar, wind, energy storage, and energy from waste projects across the UK, Europe, and North America. By working with partners like EDF Business Solutions, it enables Low Carbon to…
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