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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.

Essential news articles covering climate change, net zero and carbon emissions from the writers of Energy Advice Hub.

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UK Spending Review 2025: Key energy and net zero takeaways

The UK government has published its 2025 Spending Review, outlining major public funding allocations across clean energy, sustainable transport and infrastructure. The document sets...
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“Fair prices and targeted support”: CBI urges action from government on high energy bills

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is urging the government to remove net zero policy costs from electricity bills, claiming these costs are harming...
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New guidance released to align financial and climate transition plans

While climate transition plans are increasingly mandatory across the UK, transition plans are more likely to fail without being backed by financial strategy. A...
The UK-EU ETS agreement: what it is and how it will affect UK businesses

The UK-EU ETS agreement: What it is and how it will affect UK businesses

Following the UK-EU Reset Summit on 19 May, the UK and the EU have agreed to link their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) – a...
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Business Insider: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (known as CSDDD or CSD3) is an EU law that requires large companies to identify and address human...
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ESG vs. CSR: What’s the difference? A simple guide for UK businesses

Businesses are under increasing pressure to show they take sustainability and social responsibility seriously. But with so many terms in use, it’s easy to...
Delay To CSRD And CSDDD

What’s next for EU businesses following the delay to CSRD and CSDDD?

The European Parliament has voted to delay the implementation of two key sustainability directives: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability...
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Understanding transition plans in the UK and their role in net zero

Transition plans are essential for UK organisations aiming to achieve net zero emissions. These plans outline the steps and strategies an organisation will take...
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EU sustainability reporting: Understanding the Omnibus proposal

Proposed reforms are set to reduce the sustainability reporting burden for businesses operating in the EU. Here's the Hub lowdown on what might change. What’s...
CSRD And CSDDD

EU Council approves delay to CSRD and CSDDD

The European Council has approved a proposal to delay the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence rules. This includes the Corporate Sustainability...

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