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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As we enter 2021, the Energy Advice Hub has rounded up the hot topics in 2020 covered by the Hub last year.

SECR, Net Zero and Scope 3 emissions: your hot topics in 2020

SECR, Net Zero and Scope 3 emissions: your hot topics in 2020 2020 will undoubtedly be defined by the cavernous impact of COVID-19. But the...
A number of major green policies are due from the government – Here’s our list of the green policies to look out for in 2021

8 green policies for businesses to look out for this year

8 green policies for businesses to look out for this year 2021 needs to be a defining year for action on climate change – and...
New energy efficiency standards for homes and offices have been launched lower energy consumption, according to government plans.

Government sets out ‘rigorous’ new energy efficiency standards for homes and offices

Government sets out ‘rigorous’ new energy efficiency standards for homes and offices All homes and businesses will have to meet strict new energy efficiency standards...
Cleaning up their act what’s behind the move towards divestment

Cleaning up their act: what’s behind the move towards divestment?

It seems that a sense of urgency about climate change is driving a trend for large investors to divest themselves of “grubby” brands, with pension funds taking the lead.
January 2021 Net Zero Highlights

January’s net zero highlights: BBC, PepsiCo and more

The new year saw some key net zero pledges from big business, including some ambitious announcements from energy intensive industries.
A new guide is set to give clarity on net zero energy procurement and carbon offsets for net zero buildings in the UK.

New guide sets the standard for net zero energy procurement and carbon offsetting

New guide sets the standard for net zero energy procurement and carbon offsetting A new guide is set to give clarity on procurement of high-quality...
New funding for small businesses and charities to boost take up of electric vehicles

New funding for small businesses and charities to boost take up of electric vehicles

New UK funding for small businesses and charities to boost take up of electric vehicles has been announced.
Net Zero by 2050: a Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector - says climate pledges by governments to date fall well short of what is required...

Landmark report sets out key milestones to net zero by 2050

Landmark report sets out key milestones to net zero by 2050 Achieving net zero emissions is possible, but the window of opportunity is narrow and...
Representing more than a third of the UK population - councils committed to net zero by 2045 - five years earlier than central government.

One third of population covered by local net zero pledges

One third of population covered by local net zero pledges Local authorities representing more than a third of the UK population have now committed to...
Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win government contracts

Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win big government...

Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win big government contracts New measures will soon require businesses to commit to net...

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