Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme re-opens in September

Public sector bodies in England can apply for a new round of funding to install low carbon heating and energy efficiency measures. Up to £635...
What questions does the government need answers to, and what can we expect from the new version of the Green Finance Strategy?

Greening finance: what policy changes should businesses prepare for?

In May and June 2022 the government held a call for evidence on a proposed update to the Green Finance Strategy. What questions does...
Nearly 65% of the world's largest traded companies do not yet meet minimum corporate net zero targets, a new report finds...

Report: Major credibility gaps remain in majority of corporate net zero targets

More than one-third (702) of the world’s largest publicly traded companies now have net zero targets, a new report finds, but nearly 65% of those targets do not yet meet minimum procedural reporting standards.
Manufacturers and other industrial businesses can apply for a new round of funding to help them transition to a low carbon economy.

£70 million funding window opens to help industrial sites decarbonise  

£70 million funding window opens to help industrial sites decarbonise Manufacturers and other industrial businesses can apply for a new round of funding to help...
Scottish Public sector organisations can apply for new round of grant funding to enable heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects

Scottish Government unlocks £15 million funding to help public sector bodies decarbonise

Scottish Government unlocks £15 million funding to help public sector bodies decarbonise Public sector organisations in Scotland can apply for new round of grant funding...
There have been negative reactions to the government’s recently published energy security strategy, but here's our “glass half full” take...

Hub view: Let’s not ignore the opportunities of the energy security strategy

Hub view: Let’s not ignore the opportunities of the energy security strategy Many column inches have been filled with negative reactions to the government’s recently...
Energy intensive industries scheme extended for 3 years

Energy Intensive Industries compensation scheme extended, plus support for EV battery manufacturers

Energy Intensive Industries compensation scheme extended, plus support for EV battery manufacturers High energy usage businesses, such as steel and paper manufacturers, are set to...
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UN Expert Group launched to scrutinise business net zero pledges

The UN has set up an Expert Group that will push businesses, investors, cities and regions to “walk the talk” on their net zero goals.

3 ways for non-executive directors to get net zero on the agenda

Many large businesses still don’t have an official climate strategy, and even those that do aren’t necessarily making the progress needed. To achieve real climate action, you need to get emissions cuts on the Board agenda – but how can you do that if you’re not part of the executive team?

Spring Statement: business rates exemptions for low-carbon equipment and VAT relief for home retrofit

As households and businesses feel the squeeze from the cost-of-living crisis, the spotlight was firmly on the Chancellor today to ease the mounting pressure...

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