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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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The Greater Manchester Combined Authority will require all new developments in the region to be net zero carbon by 2028, according to new proposals.

New buildings in Greater Manchester to be ‘net zero’ by 2028

New buildings in Greater Manchester to be ‘net zero’ by 2028 The Greater Manchester Combined Authority will require all new developments in the region to...
World Green Building Week: WorldGBC has doubled signatories to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment in just over one year.

World Green Building Week: why tackling emissions from buildings is so key

World Green Building Week: why tackling emissions from buildings is so key The World Green Building Council (WGBC) has doubled signatories to the Net Zero...

Six months on: are Johnson’s Conservatives keeping their green election promises?

Six months on: are Johnson’s Conservatives keeping their green election promises? “If there is a majority of Conservative MPs on December 13th, I guarantee I...
A new Race to Net Zero whitepaper has calculated the build rate required across the energy sector in order for the UK to meet its 2050 target

New whitepaper calculates the energy technology build rate required to meet UK Net Zero...

New whitepaper calculates the energy technology build rate required to meet UK Net Zero 2050 target A new whitepaper has calculated the build rate required...
Future scenarios for Britain’s energy systems could see the nation reach net zero before 2050, according to a new report by ESO.

National Grid ESO outlines pathways to reach net zero before 2050

National Grid ESO outlines pathways to reach net zero before 2050 Future scenarios for Britain’s energy systems could see the nation reach net zero ahead...

10 problems with the petrol and diesel phase-out

10 problems with the petrol and diesel phase-out The UK government recently announced that in order to reach its target of zero greenhouse gas emissions...
World Environment Day: Most businesses are not prioritising climate action or protecting nature, according to the latest survey from BITC.

World Environment Day: businesses urged to ‘close the gap between words and action’

World Environment Day: businesses urged to ‘close the gap between words and action’ Most businesses are not prioritising climate action or protecting nature, according to...
CBI says the UK must become a global leader in climate action in order to create green jobs and lift productivity in a post-pandemic world.

Fast and bold climate action can be catalyst for global recovery says CBI

Fast and bold climate action can be catalyst for global recovery says CBI A leading British business organisation says the UK must become a global...
Government launches new tool for digital Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting

Government launches new tool for digital Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting

Government launches new tool for digital Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting A new tool has been launched to enable businesses to digitally report energy and...
A new report highlights the sustainability benefits of nature-based solutions and calls on investors to increase uptake across cities.

Report highlights role of nature-based solutions in carbon reduction

Report highlights role of nature-based solutions in carbon reduction A new report curates a wealth of evidence on the sustainability benefits of nature-based solutions (NBS)...

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