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‘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…
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…
From hydrogen to AI: Which innovations need to be scaled for a net-zero energy system?
The UK’s transition to a net-zero energy system will be less orderly and more expensive unless policymakers and network operators make difficult strategic decisions this year, the Energy Networks Association…
Grid upgrades would knock trillions off of net-zero transition costs, study finds
Without significant efforts to scale grid infrastructure investments, nations will face a more expensive transition to net-zero as they will be forced to choose more costly energy security options like…
Green hydrogen connections and net-zero terraces: Ofgem allocates fresh innovation funding
…hope in challenging times”. Ensuring affordability, accessibility and justice as the UK transitions its energy system to net-zero is a key focus for several of the successful 36 projects. For…
Energy and net-zero buildings: The burning question
…Water & Energy UK, Ireland & Nordics – Veolia, explores how buildings can redefine their relationship and reliance on carbon intensive energy to help organisations push toward their net-zero goals….
Bristol City Council: A £1bn City Leap energy plan to help reach net-zero
…has since committed to delivering a net-zero city region by 2030 and doubling wildlife in the same timeframe. Also in this timeframe, it is striving to deliver a net-zero carbon…
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…
edie Net-Zero Awards
Commitment to net-zero deserves recognition! A sister scheme to the edie Awards – the world’s most prestigious accolade for sustainable businesses – the new edie Net-Zero Awards have been created…
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…
Julie Furnell, Mobilityways: edie’s Net-Zero Hero
…developed the Mobilityways Platform – a tech-led social enterprise on a mission to make Zero Carbon Commuting a reality – to support employers in meeting their net-zero goals. The Platform…
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…
Mission Positive: To net-zero and beyond in the NHS
The NHS’s overall climate commitment is to cut emissions across all scopes by 80% by 2032, or sooner if possible, on the road to net-zero by 2040. It was revealed…
SPARK! Net-zero Action Workshops 2023
…among corporate net-zero leaders. The unique event will include a keynote presentation and panel discussion involving an array of business and climate thought-leaders, a networking lunch, and six collaborative roundtables…
The Royal Mint’s net-zero target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative
The UK’s official coinmaker aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 across its operations and supply chain, with interim goals set for 2030. It plans to reduce…
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…
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