Net Zero

“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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Net zero strategy: your quick guide to what’s new

The government’s long-awaited strategy for getting the UK to net zero greenhouse gas emissions has finally been published. Much of the actions set out in the strategy involve building on existing projects and repeating existing commitments – so which parts are completely new?
Government outlines new corporate sustainability reporting rules in a bid to weed out greenwashing. Click the link for more details...

Government outlines new corporate sustainability reporting rules to tackle greenwashing

The Treasury has set out new plans which will require some large businesses to disclose their environmental impact, in a bid to weed out greenwashing.
How exactly does Scotland plan to meet its net zero buildings target by 2045? Here are Scotland’s buildings strategy key dates...

How will Scotland meet its net zero buildings target?

How will Scotland meet its net zero buildings target? Buildings account for roughly a fifth of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions, so the newly published Heat...
Get your business in shape for COP26 by examining your company’s values and actions in terms of the official COP26 goals...

Get your business in shape for COP26

Get your business in shape for COP26 by examining your company’s values and actions in terms of the official COP26 goals...
So, with three weeks to go until the summit, what do corporated need to know about the aims of COP26? Find out here...

The C-suite short read: what are the aims of COP26?

With COP26 fast approaching, claim, counterclaim and debate rage over its aims, political vision and how this will drive tangible change.
Government says it will “double down” to deploy home-grown energy technologies, to a fully decarbonised power system by 2035

UK commits to fully decarbonised power system by 2035

UK commits to fully decarbonised power system by 2035 The UK government says it will “double down” on efforts to deploy a new generation of home-grown...
To get you up to speed, we’ve put together a quick explainer on the Paris Agreement, and why it’s so crucial that we don’t fail.

Your 5-minute guide to the Paris Agreement

To get you up to speed, we’ve put together a quick explainer on the Paris Agreement, and why it’s so crucial that we don’t fail.
New net zero commitments are now required for companies bidding for government contracts worth more than £5 million...

New net zero commitments required for government contract bids

New net zero commitments required for government contract bids Companies bidding for government contracts worth more than £5 million must commit to achieving net zero by...
Companies operating across the G20 have come together to urge governments to strengthen their national climate targets and redirect public spending to keep the 1.5ºC climate goal within reach.

Global business giants urge G20 to strengthen national climate targets and deliver on climate...

Companies operating across the G20 have come together to urge governments to strengthen their national climate targets and redirect public spending to keep the 1.5ºC climate goal within reach.

NABERS UK: energy efficiency rating scheme for offices launches to help businesses meet net...

A new energy rating scheme to assess the performance of offices across the UK has been launched, to help businesses reach net zero emissions. NABERS...

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