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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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Scope 3 emissions

Ten ways to reduce your Scope 3 emissions

It’s time to seriously engage with Scope 3 emissions. These are the emissions not directly generated by your business, but caused by activities relating...
Scotland public sector heat darcabonisation

New funding to help public sector buildings decarbonise

A new round of Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding has been announced, to help fund heat decarbonisation in public sector buildings. With the application...
Scotland public sector heat darcabonisation

Scotland launches new £20m grant scheme for public sector heat decarbonisation

This week, Scotland has introduced a new £20 million grant scheme aimed at decarbonising the public sector's heating systems. The funding, administered through the...
Are REGOs enough to cover Scope 2 emissions?

Are REGOs enough to cover Scope 2 emissions?

The conversation around Scope 2 emissions – those from purchased energy – is changing. Businesses that have to carry out reporting on their emissions...
UK ETS clamps down on heavy industry emissions

UK ETS clamps down on heavy industry emissions

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has announced a new series of package reforms that will limit emissions for the power sector, energy intensive...
2023 CCC report: the key barriers to net zero

2023 CCC report: The key barriers to net zero

Today, 28 June, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released its latest annual report. The 2023 Progress Report to Parliament highlights the extent to...
New ISSB standards create ‘common language’ to unite corporate climate disclosure

New ISSB standards create ‘common language’ to unite corporate climate disclosure

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued its inaugural standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 —ushering in a new era of sustainability-related disclosures in capital...

Net Zero Tracker: Only 4% of company targets align with UN climate requirements

The Net Zero Tracker report, released today (12 June), revealed that the world's largest corporations are only making nominal progress towards their climate targets,...

UK solar power has ‘untapped potential’ in commercial realm

The integration of solar power in commercial buildings has the potential to revolutionise the renewable energy landscape in the UK, according to the new...

Business insider: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

As of 5 January 2023, large and listed companies in the EU must align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The new directive...

SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS