Net Zero

As governments and businesses work out their strategies for reaching net zero emissions, there has been an understandably strong focus on energy: reducing use, improving efficiency and switching to renewable sources. However, many people are not aware that energy only accounts for 55% of total current greenhouse gas emissions.

Momentum on reaching net zero continues to gather pace, as more and more companies commit to ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Energy efficiency plays an essential role in achieving net zero, and installing LED lighting is one of the quickest and simplest measures. Here’s what UK business needs to know.

What new policy progress on net zero has come since COVID-19, and what still needs to be done?

The NHS yesterday adopted a multiyear plan to become the world’s first carbon net zero national health system. The Board has formally adopted two targets,...

Beyond compliance: unlocking the hidden potential of your SECR reporting For most organisations in scope of the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) regulations, the...

Gas goes green to meet net zero target A new levy on gas suppliers across the UK to fund green gas production plants has been...

World Green Building Week: why tackling emissions from buildings is so key The World Green Building Council (WGBC) has doubled signatories to the Net Zero...

Momentum on reaching net zero continues to gather pace, as more and more companies commit to ambitious emissions reduction targets.

The UK concrete and cement industry recently launched its Roadmap to Beyond Net Zero, setting out how the sector will not only achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions but go beyond this to become carbon-negative.