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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Speedy transition to clean energy

Speedy transition to clean energy could save trillions by 2050, study reveals

Transitioning to a decarbonised energy system by 2050 could lead to a global saving of at least $12 trillion, according to a study carried...
What is Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and why is it so important to the government’s net zero strategy?

How CCUS is crucial to the UK government’s net zero plans

20 different projects around the UK are currently waiting to hear if they will be part of the next stage of the government’s CCUS...
Latest data from the Confederation of British Industry highlights the extent to which businesses are concerned about soaring energy costs.

Net zero ambitions at risk as business concern about energy prices grows

The latest data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) highlights the extent to which businesses are concerned about soaring energy costs.w Research from the...
The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) are working on a technical briefing paper incorporating Just Transition principles.

UK government Transition Plan Taskforce considers Just Transition

Members of the UK government-mandated Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) are working on a technical briefing paper on incorporating Just Transition considerations into its recommendations,...
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...
Government released its Jet Zero Strategy. But can businesses relying heavily on air business travel be confident action will drop emissions?

Can the Jet Zero Strategy bring sustainability to the skies?

The Government has recently released its Jet Zero Strategy. But can businesses that rely heavily on air business travel and air freight be confident...
What questions does the government need answers to, and what can we expect from the new version of the Green Finance Strategy?

Greening finance: what policy changes should businesses prepare for?

In May and June 2022 the government held a call for evidence on a proposed update to the Green Finance Strategy. What questions does...
With many politicians seemingly ignoring climate change, will the next Tory leader take climate seriously?

Will the next Tory leader take climate seriously?

In the month that the UK issued its first ever red warning for extreme heat, it is harder than ever to ignore the reality...

High Court finds government’s Net Zero Strategy is inadequate and unlawful

The government’s strategy for getting to net zero breaches the Climate Change Act, the High Court has found, and must be fleshed out to...
Business groups are calling on Tory leadership candidates to accelerate the clean energy transition and keep up UK progress on climate change

Business groups call on Conservative leadership candidates to maintain UK’s progress on net zero

Business groups representing thousands of UK businesses, including Lloyds Banking Group, Amazon, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Signify, Scottish Power and Thames Water are calling on Tory...

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