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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New guidance released to align financial and climate transition plans

While climate transition plans are increasingly mandatory across the UK, transition plans are more likely to fail without being backed by financial strategy. A...
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“Fair prices and targeted support”: CBI urges action from government on high energy bills

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is urging the government to remove net zero policy costs from electricity bills, claiming these costs are harming...
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UK Spending Review 2025: Key energy and net zero takeaways

The UK government has published its 2025 Spending Review, outlining major public funding allocations across clean energy, sustainable transport and infrastructure. The document sets...
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UK Industrial Strategy targets cheaper energy, faster grid access, and green growth

This page was reviewed and updated on 23/06/25. The UK government has unveiled its first Industrial Strategy in eight years, outlining a ten-year plan to...
Climate Transition Plan Requirements

Understanding net zero transition plans in the UK

This page was reviewed and updated on 01/10/25.Transition plans - also called climate or net zero transition plans - are becoming a central part...
UK Solar Roadmap

UK Solar Roadmap sets out actions for 2030 Clean Power goals

This page was reviewed and updated on 04/07/25. The UK government has published a new Solar Roadmap, outlining more than 70 actions aimed at accelerating...
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Consultation: government seeks views on UK Sustainability Reporting Standards

This page was reviewed and updated on 10/07/25.The Department for Business and Trade has launched a consultation on the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK...

Government scraps zonal pricing in favour of GB-wide electricity market

This page was reviewed and updated on 11/07/25. The UK government has confirmed it will not implement zonal electricity pricing, following a two-year consultation as...
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UK government reforms CfD Scheme to accelerate renewable energy rollout

This page was reviewed and updated on 18/07/25. The UK government has announced changes to its flagship clean energy subsidy programme, Contracts for Difference (CfD),...
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EU delays sustainability reporting requirements for large companies

This page was reviewed and updated on 25/07/25. The European Commission has confirmed a two-year delay to several new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements,...

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