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AI predicts that FTSE100 firms unlikely to meet net-zero commitments
…edie’s new Net-Zero Awards. From breakthrough innovations and solutions through to industry-leading carbon reduction programmes and bold collaborative initiatives – this is THE awards scheme have your net-zero efforts and…
Untangling the mess of the UK’s net-zero policies
…this to create a divide.” “Weaponisation” of net-zero Last year, when the Conservative Government backtracked on its net-zero commitments, they cited the challenge of the cost-of-living crisis, while portraying net-zero…
What will it take for the UK to deliver a Just Transition?
…actively seeks out opportunities to support their corporate and institutional clients to finance, and deliver a JUST net-zero transition, benefitting companies, communities, and the wider economy. Find out more about…
MPs claim climate crisis has changed from ‘outsider issue’ to ‘mainstream’ challenge, so why are policies faltering?
Five years ago, the UK became the first major nation to set into law a target to reach net-zero emissions. Set under then Prime Minister Theresa May, the Net-Zero target…
Will Climate Transition Plans take sustainability out of its silo?
The net-zero movement has been unwavering since businesses and governments started responding to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) warnings that net-zero emissions needed to be achieved globally by…
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…
Chris Packham issues legal challenge to Prime Minister over net-zero rollbacks
…Sunak’s policy changes. The Government’s Net-Zero Growth Plan was published earlier this year to build upon the unlawful Net-Zero Strategy. It featured a new Carbon Budget Delivery Plan. This sets…
Local authority net-zero plans ‘strangled’ by Government’s inadequate funding pots
The LGA has found that more than two-thirds of UK councils are not confident of being able to deliver their net-zero targets, claiming the efforts are being “strangled” by current…
OBR: UK’s current gas reliance likely to be as costly as net-zero transition
…In contrast, the OBR’s 2021 scenario estimates the net effect on public finances that the net-zero transition would have. It found that taking early action to reach net-zero would reduce…
Why are businesses struggling to verify their science-based net-zero targets?
…reassessed its net-zero target and pushed it back from 2030 to 2040. These challenges have been even more stark for SMEs seeking to align with the Net-Zero Standard. How can…
UK law firms launch net-zero charter
…2025. 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…
Top UK accountancy firms secure ‘On the Road to Net-Zero’ certification
The Net-Zero Accountancy Initiative has been curated by Net-Zero Now, a carbon accounting and climate action platform. It aims to provide a sector-specific roadmap to net-zero in line with global…
UK Government backs swathe of green heating projects including sewer-powered heat pumps
Backed by the Government’s Green Heat Network Fund, these projects aim to reduce carbon emissions, cut energy bills and support Britain’s pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050. One of the…
Private sector launches nationwide research programme to drive UK’s net-zero agenda
…and business leaders regarding the nation’s journey towards net-zero. The Census will be active from today (1 May) until 30 June 2024. Access is available via https://netzerocensus.co.uk and is open…
Embracing the lasting value of decarbonised business
…of net-zero measures through economic headwinds – it is a vital feature to long-term success. In the public sector, local authorities have remained steadfast on their path to net zero…
World set to add ‘record-breaking’ levels of renewables this year
…have your net-zero efforts and achievements recognised by thousands of businesses and climate experts. The Net-Zero Awards have been launched as a sister scheme to the long-running edie Awards in…
Net-Zero Awards: Winners revealed at prestigious ceremony
…Net-Zero Awards are a timely opportunity to celebrate ambitious net-zero efforts and achievements. A total of 16 categories were developed for the inaugural Net-Zero Awards. Categories range from the Energy…
Incompetent executives risk undermining net-zero delivery, sustainability professionals warn
…edie’s new Net-Zero Awards. From breakthrough innovations and solutions through to industry-leading carbon reduction programmes and bold collaborative initiatives – this is THE awards scheme have your net-zero efforts and…
Putting customers at the heart of net-zero transition plans
…ensure that delivering net-zero remains aligned with our customers’ interests. In summary, by placing our customers at the heart of our net zero transition plan, we can simultaneously play our…
Does the UK need its own Inflation Reduction Act?
…UK has rolled back on its net-zero commitments. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a scaled-back approach toward net-zero policy proposals, emphasising a ‘pragmatic, proportionate, realistic’ strategy. However,…
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