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“Net zero” means achieving a state where the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted do not exceed the gases being removed from the atmosphere so that the overall balance is zero.

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Welsh Decarbonisation Funding

Welsh decarbonisation funding allocates £10m to higher education

Higher and further education institutions in Wales can now apply for additional funding to improve their buildings' energy efficiency through the Digarbon scheme. First launched...
Sustainability, ESG, Net Zero: What’s The Difference?

Sustainability, ESG, net zero: What’s the difference? Your business explainer

Demand from consumers and professional boards alike is driving change in how businesses approach sustainability. However, with growing terminology and compliance frameworks, understanding key...
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Sustainable Development Goals: What your business needs to know

Net zero, ESG, and sustainability aren’t just buzzwords anymore—they’re essential to modern business strategy. A crucial part of this strategy involves aligning with the...
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: What it means for the energy sector and UK business

Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: What it means for the energy sector and UK...

It’s been well over a month since the government unveiled ambitious reforms to the UK’s energy system with the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan....
NHS Green Plan Guidance

New NHS green plan guidance published ahead of July 2025 deadline

NHS England has published new, statutory guidance to help integrated care boards (ICBs), NHS trusts and foundation trusts update their green plans for the next...
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UK government relaunches Net Zero Council to support green transition

The government has relaunched the Net Zero Council, a cohort of business, finance, and civil society leaders providing strategic advice to accelerate UK decarbonisation. The...
BBC’s First Climate Transition Plan

BBC’s first Climate Transition Plan targets ‘low-carbon future’

The BBC has announced its first-ever Climate Transition Plan, setting out a clear roadmap for reaching Net Zero by 2050. This initiative forms a...
Companies leading on emissions reductions have tied executive pay to ESG targets

Companies leading on emissions reductions have tied executive pay to ESG targets

New research from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) highlights a clear pattern among companies making strong progress in reducing emissions: accountability starts in the...
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UK government announces £410 million investment in fusion energy

The fusion energy industry is set to receive a record £410 million as part of the government’s ambition to establish the UK as a...

Renewables were UK’s leading power source in 2024

Renewable energy has surpassed fossil fuels in the UK power mix for the entirety of 2024, according to new analysis from global energy think...

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