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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World Environment Day: Most businesses are not prioritising climate action or protecting nature, according to the latest survey from BITC.

World Environment Day: businesses urged to ‘close the gap between words and action’

World Environment Day: businesses urged to ‘close the gap between words and action’ Most businesses are not prioritising climate action or protecting nature, according to...
The Oil and Gas Authority: Seeking views to help the government achieve the target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Oil and Gas Authority integrates net zero target into core strategy

Oil and Gas Authority integrates net zero target into core strategy The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) is seeking views on its intention to refresh...
UK Government to review its policy on net-zero compatibility of oil and gas licensing regime as part of its net zero emissions by 2050 target.

Government launches review into net zero compatibility of oil and gas licensing regime

Government launches review into net zero compatibility of oil and gas licensing regime The UK Government is to review its policy on the future UK...

Government announces plans to increase smart meter installations

Government announces plans to increase smart meter installations The government has set out new plans to ramp up the installation of smart meters in households...
Scope 3 emissions frequently asked questions: What are they? Why do they matter? Find out in our Scope 3 emissions FAQs.

Scope 3 emissions: your frequently asked questions

UK businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of Scope 3 emissions – at least, that’s if the number of queries on the...
Around £350 million funding for heavy industry, construction, space and transport is being made available to cut carbon emissions.

£350m green funding announced for heavy industry, construction, space and transport

£350m green funding announced for heavy industry, construction, space and transport Around £350 million of new funding is being made available to cut carbon emissions...
Future scenarios for Britain’s energy systems could see the nation reach net zero before 2050, according to a new report by ESO.

National Grid ESO outlines pathways to reach net zero before 2050

National Grid ESO outlines pathways to reach net zero before 2050 Future scenarios for Britain’s energy systems could see the nation reach net zero ahead...
The UK’s largest membership pension scheme (Nest) has announced a new climate change policy to support the green recovery.

Nest going net zero to support green recovery

Nest going net zero to support green recovery The UK’s largest membership pension scheme has announced a new climate change policy to decarbonise its investment...
A new task group has been formed by the UKGBC to develop guidance on the procurement of renewable energy & carbon offsets for the built environment sector.

UKGBC Task Group for Renewable Energy Procurement and Carbon Offset Guidelines

UKGBC Task Group for Renewable Energy Procurement and Carbon Offset Guidelines A new task group has been formed by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC)...
The UK’s aerospace sector is to benefit from £400 million of funding enabling ambitious plans to go green get off the ground, the Government has announced.

UK aerospace sector to benefit from £400 million funding to go green

UK aerospace sector to benefit from £400 million funding to go green The UK’s aerospace sector is to benefit from £400 million of funding enabling...

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