Tag: Net Zero
Corporate Net-Zero Standard: SBTi launches updated draft and call for feedback
A new draft of the SBTi’s revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard is now live and open for consultation. Initially launched in 2021, the Standard represented...
Great British Energy to cut energy bills for schools and hospitals
Hundreds of schools and NHS sites across the UK will see their energy bills reduced, thanks to Great British Energy’s first major project. The...
Sustainability, ESG, net zero: What’s the difference? Your business explainer
Demand from consumers and professional boards alike is driving change in how businesses approach sustainability. However, with growing terminology and compliance frameworks, understanding key...
UK government relaunches Net Zero Council to support green transition
The government has relaunched the Net Zero Council, a cohort of business, finance, and civil society leaders providing strategic advice to accelerate UK decarbonisation.
The...
Strategic Innovation Fund to receive more funding for UK decarbonisation
Innovators across the UK will have greater opportunity to apply or re-apply to the Strategic Innovation Fund, thanks to a new process recently announced...
UK off track and confused on climate goals, says CCC report
The previous government has left the country misaligned with the UK’s net zero goals, says the Climate Change Committee’s latest report. Amidst various net...
UK risks losing climate leadership position, BloombergNEF analysis shows
As of April 2024, any business tendering for a contract with NHS England will need to have a carbon reduction plan. This requirement was already in place for large suppliers, but is being extended to cover all new procurements. If your business plans to supply goods or services to the NHS, what do you need to know?
A look at the new Low Carbon Hydrogen Certification Scheme
It’s still early days for the global green hydrogen rollout, but the UK government has taken another step to support the growth of the...
What does the Autumn Budget mean for the UK green economy?
Today (22 November) chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the 2023 Autumn Budget. What are the implications for green energy, clean tech and businesses with net...
Why your business should join the growing B Corp movement
In an era defined by unprecedented environmental challenges, businesses are called upon to be more than profit-driven entities. That’s why B Lab mobilised the...
