Tag: Net Zero
Towards Fusion Energy: UK announces over half a billion pounds in...
The UK is investing in the future of nuclear fusion with a £650m boost to the ‘Fusion Futures Programme.’ In September 2023, the Department...
Policy certainty for the perfect green transition? Yes please.
By Sustainable Energy First CCO, Anthony Mayall
In recent weeks, a furore has arisen surrounding Rishi Sunak’s Net Zero rollbacks. The core of the issue,...
Energy Efficiency Taskforce disbanded after just 4 months
As the UK grapples with soaring energy prices and the looming winter season, the government has decided to disband its Energy Efficiency Taskforce, a...
Net zero rollback: Rishi Sunak U-turns on EV and heat pump...
In an announcement yesterday evening (21 September), Rishi Sunak pushed back key energy transition dates, including those for electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps....
Investors managing £1.5trn in assets urge Rishi Sunak for clear net...
A group of major investors, overseeing £1.5 trillion in assets, has called upon Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to provide clear, long-term policies for the...
Why business net zero commitments will stand, despite Government’s green policy...
It’s disappointing that climate change is still being used as a political gaming chip, but the long-term business case for action wins out. Anthony...
ISSB to take over TCFD monitoring from 2024
The government has officially confirmed that the UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards (UK SDS) will follow guidelines set by the International Financial Reporting Standards’ (IFRS)...
Ten ways to reduce your Scope 3 emissions
It’s time to seriously engage with Scope 3 emissions. These are the emissions not directly generated by your business, but caused by activities relating...
CCC live: How to restart our stalled progress on net zero
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) held a live Q&A session on 12 July to follow up on its critical Progress Report to Parliament. Participants...
Future Energy Scenarios: ‘Radical overhaul is required’ on UK net zero...
The UK could reach its net zero goals by 2046, according to the 2023 Future Energy Scenarios (FES). Released on Monday 10 July, FES...
