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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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10,000 Companies With Validated Climate Targets.

SBTi reports over 10,000 companies with validated climate targets

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has announced that more than 10,000 companies now have validated science-based climate targets, marking a major milestone...
Carbon & Energy Compliance.

Your 2026 guide to carbon & energy compliance for UK businesses

2026 is shaping up to be a big year for energy and carbon compliance. With new reporting standards, expanding schemes and an ever-growing list...
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ISO and GHG Protocol announce partnership to harmonise carbon accounting standards

In this quick guide, we’ve broken down the EII Renewables Levy Extension scheme: who it’s for, who qualifies, applications, and the future of the levy itself.
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Heat networks explained: Insight from the latest Sustainably Speaking podcast

In this quick guide, we’ve broken down the EII Renewables Levy Extension scheme: who it’s for, who qualifies, applications, and the future of the levy itself.

Government scraps zonal pricing in favour of GB-wide electricity market

This page was reviewed and updated on 11/07/25. The UK government has confirmed it will not implement zonal electricity pricing, following a two-year consultation as...
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Consultation: government seeks views on UK Sustainability Reporting Standards

This page was reviewed and updated on 10/07/25.The Department for Business and Trade has launched a consultation on the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK...
UK Solar Roadmap

UK Solar Roadmap sets out actions for 2030 Clean Power goals

This page was reviewed and updated on 04/07/25. The UK government has published a new Solar Roadmap, outlining more than 70 actions aimed at accelerating...
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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...
Recent scorching weather across the UK and Europe has led many to conclude we are now seeing concrete evidence of human-led global warming.

All the evidence points to unprecedented weather events; so is climate change here?

Recent scorching weather across the UK and Europe has led many to conclude we are now seeing concrete evidence of human-led global warming. Certainly, scientific...
As Aviva and others raise the bar on investor sustainability, how must corporates react

As Aviva and others raise the bar on investor sustainability, how must corporates react?

Aviva has promised divestment from firms failing to meet ESG criteria. In news that’s shaking up the sector, what does it mean for net zero?

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