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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Report by the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) finds “warm words” but “little progress” on delivering the UK’s climate goals.

CCC Progress Report finds “major failures” in UK net zero delivery. What are the...

A damning new report by the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) finds “warm words” but “little progress” from the government on delivering the UK’s...
Nearly 65% of the world's largest traded companies do not yet meet minimum corporate net zero targets, a new report finds...

Report: Major credibility gaps remain in majority of corporate net zero targets

More than one-third (702) of the world’s largest publicly traded companies now have net zero targets, a new report finds, but nearly 65% of those targets do not yet meet minimum procedural reporting standards.
As corporates and governments face ever more urgent net zero targets, the logical step is to take simple wins wherever we can.

Energy efficiency is the first fuel. Why aren’t we harnessing this potent force for...

As corporates and governments face ever more urgent net zero targets, the logical step is to take simple wins wherever we can.
Net Zero Advice

Net zero compliance: what will it look like for business?

The majority of FTSE100 companies have now set a net zero emissions target, and for good reason. These businesses recognise the commercial benefits of taking action: mitigating risk, driving innovation, boosting stakeholder relationships and amplifying their brand.
Government has pledged to deliver the world’s first net zero transatlantic flight fuelled purely by environmentally friendly aviation fuel...

World’s first net zero transatlantic flight could be delivered in 2023

World’s first net zero transatlantic flight could be delivered in 2023 The government has pledged to deliver the world’s first transatlantic flight fuelled purely by...

Can the global energy crisis accelerate Net Zero?

The government is asking coal mines to stay open to build energy security. Will this impact on net zero progress, or ultimately accelerate the transition to clean energy?

Net zero compliance – what will it look like for business?

The majority of FTSE100 companies have now set a net zero emissions target, and for good reason. These businesses recognise the commercial benefits of taking action: mitigating risk, driving innovation, boosting stakeholder relationships and amplifying their brand.
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Treasury launches new taskforce to develop a gold standard for corporate climate transition plans

A new “Transition Plan Taskforce” (TPT) has been launched by the Treasury to ensure that companies prepare rigorous plans to achieve net zero.
Net zero is set to feature heavily in NHS procurement decision-making, here's what you need to know about the new rules coming into force...

The new net zero rules for NHS suppliers: what you need to know

The new net zero rules for NHS suppliers: what you need to know Net zero is set to feature heavily in NHS procurement decision-making, with...

Net zero supplier mentoring: the powerful approach to tackling Scope 3 emissions

Large companies are guiding suppliers on addressing emissions; while rather than simply divesting, investors are helping their portfolios green up. What does it all mean?

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