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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The CCC has warned that net zero target by 2050 is only credible if policies are introduced to match. How is the UK doing on these policy areas?

The UK is on track to miss its net zero target. How do we...

The UK is on track to miss its net zero target. How do we get there? “This is Thermopylae. This is Agincourt. This is Dunkirk....
As the sector gets back to work post-Christmas, we overview the key policy drivers and themes that will define the low carbon business agenda for 2020.

What’s hot on the low carbon business agenda for 2020?

What's hot on the low carbon business agenda for 2020? As the sector gets back to work post-Christmas, we overview the key policy drivers and...
As we enter 2020, the Energy Advice Hub looks back at the climate events and low carbon year that drove the last 12 months.

2019: the low carbon year that was

2019: the low carbon year that was As we enter 2020, the Hub looks back at the climate events that drove the last 12 months. Greta...
The Energy Advice Hub gives you a side-by-side comparison of where 8 UK political parties stand on the different aspects of climate change policy.

Election roundup: we compare the parties’ manifesto promises on carbon, energy and the climate.

Election roundup: we compare the parties’ manifesto promises on carbon, energy and the climate. With just a couple of days to go until the election,...
New research has revealed, just 13 out of the largest 132 coal, electricity, and oil and gas companies have made net zero plans

Only 1 in 10 of the world’s largest energy companies have made net zero...

Only 1 in 10 of the world’s largest energy companies have made net zero plans Just 13 out of the largest 132 coal, electricity, and...
63% said politicians are not talking enough about climate change, and 70% think the climate emergency demands more urgent action.

Brexit will dominate the UK election; can climate pledges truly change how we vote?

Brexit will dominate the UK election; can climate pledges truly change how we vote? It’s unlikely there is a soul in the country who hasn’t...
The government has introduced the Environment Bill. What's the lowdown of the Environment Bill for Business? Find out here.

Is the government’s new Environment Bill truly ‘groundbreaking’ for business?

Is the government's new Environment Bill truly 'groundbreaking' for business? On 15 October, the government introduced its new Environment Bill to Parliament, seeking to 'tackle...
Environment Bill: The Government is calling it a landmark Bill to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time.

Environment Bill: what business needs to know

Environment Bill: what business needs to know The Government is calling it a landmark Bill to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time. But...
The government has today (15 October) announced new energy efficiency measures that will save businesses ‘£1bn a year by 2030’

Government announces new energy efficiency measures that will save businesses ‘£1bn a year by...

Government announces new energy efficiency measures that will save businesses ‘£1bn a year by 2030’ The government announced yesterday (15 October) a package of energy...
The Aldersgate Group has called on the government to make climate risk reporting mandatory for businesses and investors. Find out more here.

Climate risk reporting should be mandatory by 2020, says Aldersgate Group

Climate risk reporting should be mandatory by 2020, says Aldersgate Group The Aldersgate Group has called on the government to make it mandatory for businesses...

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