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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Climate risk reporting

Climate risk reporting: why businesses should prepare for more investor scrutiny

Climate risk disclosure, signals suggest, is of key importance for big business. But overall performance may not yet be up to par.
10 ways to set a net zero target without greenwashing

10 ways to set a net zero target without greenwashing

As environmental sustainability becomes more important to customers and investors, more and more companies are publicly declaring their ambition to reach net zero emissions within the next few decades.

Value chain emissions (Scope 3): key to a credible net zero plan

Many companies are in the process of calculating their current emissions in order to know where they’re starting from on the journey to net zero.
Government announced: £12bn “Ten Point Plan” to achieve Green Industrial Revolution & its 2050 net zero target. Ambitious or falling short?

The new “Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution”: ambitious or falling short?

The new “Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution”: ambitious or falling short? Last night the government announced a £12bn “Ten Point Plan” to...
Satellite image of earth. Net Zero

Do corporate net zero pledges stand up?

Any onlooker active within sustainability spheres will be all too familiar with the term 'greenwash'. It describes ill-conceived motives within corporates to capitalise on sustainability trends within their marketing, without truly seeking to deliver genuine sustainability.
Octobers net zero heroes from ASDA to Primark

October’s net zero heroes: ASDA, John Lewis, Primark and more

Momentum on reaching net zero continues to gather pace, as more and more companies commit to ambitious emissions reduction targets.
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) is seeking feedback on new guidance for carbon accounting and renewable energy procurement.

UKGBC consults on guidelines for carbon accounting and renewable energy procurement

UKGBC consults on guidelines for carbon accounting and renewable energy procurement The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) is seeking feedback on new guidance for procuring...

Are public sector bodies ready for net zero?

Are public sector bodies ready for net zero? Net zero is the primary challenge of our age. But most of the UK's public sector appears...
Iceberg Field. Value chain emissions

Value chain emissions: key to a credible net zero plan

Many companies are in the process of calculating their current emissions in order to know where they’re starting from on the journey to net zero.
Net zero

How will hydrogen help us get to net zero?

“Do we want to be part of this energy revolution? We could have this wonderful opportunity coming out of this COVID-19 crisis.” JCB heir Jo Bamford, speaking last month to hydrogen news service H2 View, was optimistic about the potential of hydrogen to transform UK transport.

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