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.

Essential news articles covering climate change, net zero and carbon emissions from the writers of Energy Advice Hub.

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New funding for small businesses and charities to boost take up of electric vehicles

New funding for small businesses and charities to boost take up of electric vehicles

New UK funding for small businesses and charities to boost take up of electric vehicles has been announced.
The price of fast fashion Polyester’s carbon footprint equivalent to 180 coal-fired power stations

The price of fast fashion: Polyester’s carbon footprint equivalent to 180 coal-fired power stations

A new report from the Changing Markets Foundation is warning against the global fashion industry’s reliance on synthetic fibres, which are made from fossil fuels such as oil and gas.
January 2021 Net Zero Highlights

January’s net zero highlights: BBC, PepsiCo and more

The new year saw some key net zero pledges from big business, including some ambitious announcements from energy intensive industries.
Cleaning up their act what’s behind the move towards divestment

Cleaning up their act: what’s behind the move towards divestment?

It seems that a sense of urgency about climate change is driving a trend for large investors to divest themselves of “grubby” brands, with pension funds taking the lead.
New energy efficiency standards for homes and offices have been launched lower energy consumption, according to government plans.

Government sets out ‘rigorous’ new energy efficiency standards for homes and offices

Government sets out ‘rigorous’ new energy efficiency standards for homes and offices All homes and businesses will have to meet strict new energy efficiency standards...
Has Trump’s legacy harmed the Paris Agreement, and net zero for good

Has Trump’s legacy harmed the Paris Agreement, and net zero for good?

So has Trump done lasting damage; is the US now on the back foot? What challenges does Biden face to bring a smile back to the US green lobby?
Terra Carta

Corporate leaders commit to putting planet first by signing Prince Charles’ Terra Carta

Prince Charles is calling on corporate leaders around the world to sign a new “earth charter” which puts sustainability at the heart of the private sector.
A number of major green policies are due from the government – Here’s our list of the green policies to look out for in 2021

8 green policies for businesses to look out for this year

8 green policies for businesses to look out for this year 2021 needs to be a defining year for action on climate change – and...
As we enter 2021, the Energy Advice Hub has rounded up the hot topics in 2020 covered by the Hub last year.

SECR, Net Zero and Scope 3 emissions: your hot topics in 2020

SECR, Net Zero and Scope 3 emissions: your hot topics in 2020 2020 will undoubtedly be defined by the cavernous impact of COVID-19. But the...
Policy shortfall puts government on track to miss its 2030 climate target

Policy shortfall puts government on track to miss its 2030 climate target

Policy shortfall puts government on track to miss its 2030 climate target UK government climate plans announced in 2020 add up to less than a...

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