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The Sizewell C nuclear plant represents a fork in the road to net zero in the UK; division is rife on whether the project is the right step towards climate targets to 2030 and beyond

November 15, 2022

The Sizewell C nuclear plant represents a fork in the road to net zero in the UK; division is rife on whether the project is the right step towards climate targets to 2030 and beyond

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Finance at COP 27: with investor group GFANZ ending its UN Race to Zero partnership ahead of the conference, what climate action is the finance industry promising at this year’s event?

November 14, 2022

Finance at COP 27: with investor group GFANZ ending its UN Race to Zero partnership ahead of the conference, what climate action is the finance industry promising at this year’s event?

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COP27: the world leaders summit

November 11, 2022

COP27: the world leaders summit

Brazil’s election may represent a positive for net zero aspirations as Lula seeks to undo the increase in deforestation seen under his predecessor Bolsonaro

November 10, 2022

Brazil’s election may represent a positive for net zero aspirations as Lula seeks to undo the increase in deforestation seen under his predecessor Bolsonaro

The IEA reports that the price crisis is driving investment in renewables, energy saving, and nuclear, accelerating the energy transition

November 9, 2022

The IEA reports that the price crisis is driving investment in renewables, energy saving, and nuclear, accelerating the energy transition

The European retail sector contributes 40% of total EU emissions, but only 5% of these are in the direct control of wholesalers and retailers

November 8, 2022

The European retail sector contributes 40% of total EU emissions, but only 5% of these are in the direct control of wholesalers and retailers

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Plastic pollution could give rise to substantial liability claims against corporations, a new study finds

November 4, 2022

Plastic pollution could give rise to substantial liability claims against corporations, a new study finds

Green skills are missing as the world looks to transition towards a net zero economy

November 3, 2022

Green skills are missing as the world looks to transition towards a net zero economy

Cost of living crisis bites: with business activity stalling, SMEs plan staff energy efficiency training to cut costs

November 2, 2022

Cost of living crisis bites: with business activity stalling, SMEs plan staff energy efficiency training to cut costs

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The Zero Carbon Academy news tracker lends its insights to the build-up of COP27 and looks back at what has changed since COP26

November 1, 2022

The Zero Carbon Academy news tracker lends its insights to the build-up of COP27 and looks back at what has changed since COP26

A report from the House of Lords highlights the vital role of behavioural change in the pursuit of net zero

October 28, 2022

A report from the House of Lords highlights the vital role of behavioural change in the pursuit of net zero

Reports suggest that EU countries are considering scrapping target of 45% renewable energy by 2030

October 27, 2022

Reports suggest that EU countries are considering scrapping target of 45% renewable energy by 2030

The UK’s Climate Change Committee release a report of recommendations to ensure that voluntary carbon offsetting is robust enough to deliver on net zero goals

October 26, 2022

The UK’s Climate Change Committee release a report of recommendations to ensure that voluntary carbon offsetting is robust enough to deliver on net zero goals

Energy executives fear UK will fail to meet its 2030 renewables capacity goals

October 25, 2022

Energy executives fear UK will fail to meet its 2030 renewables capacity goals

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John Lewis Partnership wants to significantly reduce its impact on the environment, reveals its ‘plan for nature’

October 21, 2022

John Lewis Partnership wants to significantly reduce its impact on the environment, reveals its ‘plan for nature’

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193 countries commit to the UN International Civil Aviation Organisation’s long-term aspirational goal at their 41st annual assembly

October 20, 2022

193 countries commit to the UN International Civil Aviation Organisation’s long-term aspirational goal at their 41st annual assembly

As Coca-Cola gears up to sponsor COP27, how do their green credentials stack up?

October 19, 2022

As Coca-Cola gears up to sponsor COP27, how do their green credentials stack up?

Employers neglecting green pensions: 70% of employees want their retirement fund invested sustainably, yet 1 in 5 employers have never heard of ‘green pensions’

October 18, 2022

Employers neglecting green pensions: 70% of employees want their retirement fund invested sustainably, yet 1 in 5 employers have never heard of ‘green pensions’

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A new report suggests that flaws in private financial institutions’ net zero strategies can be supported by a focus on a “just transition”

October 14, 2022

A new report suggests that flaws in private financial institutions’ net zero strategies can be supported by a focus on a “just transition”

Study finds that corporations in high-carbon sectors are failing to link executive pay to climate action

October 13, 2022

Study finds that corporations in high-carbon sectors are failing to link executive pay to climate action

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Few disagree that the UK energy market needs reform, but with varying political arguments on how to fix it, the UK’s independent climate watchdog has sought to make a case for net zero

October 12, 2022

Few disagree that the UK energy market needs reform, but with varying political arguments on how to fix it, the UK’s independent climate watchdog has sought to make a case for net zero

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New reporting guidance for the food & agriculture sectors: the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announces FLAG, the world’s first standard for land-based emissions

October 11, 2022

New reporting guidance for the food & agriculture sectors: the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announces FLAG, the world’s first standard for land-based emissions

With the Internet of Things set to near 30 billion devices by 2025, tech giants are facing pressure to address the growing environmental impact their products pose

October 7, 2022

With the Internet of Things set to near 30 billion devices by 2025, tech giants are facing pressure to address the growing environmental impact their products pose

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Net Zero Festival: action, not words

October 6, 2022

Net Zero Festival: action, not words

International advisory panel provides 15 key recommendations for new sustainable aviation hub in Singapore

October 6, 2022

International advisory panel provides 15 key recommendations for new sustainable aviation hub in Singapore

As Samsung announces its net zero plan, the tech world must move fast to address their chip-making emissions

October 5, 2022

As Samsung announces its net zero plan, the tech world must move fast to address their chip-making emissions

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Cambridge study: 70% of companies have a net zero plan in place, but 8 in 10 business leaders say government policies are necessary to deliver the net zero transition

October 4, 2022

Cambridge study: 70% of companies have a net zero plan in place, but 8 in 10 business leaders say government policies are necessary to deliver the net zero transition

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AI & machine learning to play an increasingly important role in reaching net zero

September 29, 2022

AI & machine learning to play an increasingly important role in reaching net zero

Cost of living crisis: Hydrogen is rising up the agenda as an alternative fuel source

September 28, 2022

Cost of living crisis: Hydrogen is rising up the agenda as an alternative fuel source

Over one-third of global food is wasted, with economic and environmental repercussions; initiatives to reduce food waste or repurpose it are vital in the pursuit of net zero

September 27, 2022

Over one-third of global food is wasted, with economic and environmental repercussions; initiatives to reduce food waste or repurpose it are vital in the pursuit of net zero

The institute for government describes “decades of failure” with “little attention to energy efficiency” amid calls for the UK to learn lessons from abroad

September 22, 2022

The institute for government describes “decades of failure” with “little attention to energy efficiency” amid calls for the UK to learn lessons from abroad

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IEAs First Ever Global Energy Employment Study Finds That Clean Energy Drive Has Led to Figures Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

September 21, 2022

IEAs First Ever Global Energy Employment Study Finds That Clean Energy Drive Has Led to Figures Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

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Global wind power had its best year to date in 2021, but governments worldwide must urgently adopt policy and regulatory practices to fulfil their pledges and capitalise on wind power’s role in lessening the energy crisis

September 20, 2022

Global wind power had its best year to date in 2021, but governments worldwide must urgently adopt policy and regulatory practices to fulfil their pledges and capitalise on wind power’s role in lessening the energy crisis

ESG Matters: Board-level Environmental, Social and Governance Committees Now Established by the Majority of FTSE100 Firms

September 16, 2022

ESG Matters: Board-level Environmental, Social and Governance Committees Now Established by the Majority of FTSE100 Firms

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EU shelves plans for a price cap on Russian gas

September 16, 2022

EU shelves plans for a price cap on Russian gas

Industry Organisation Warns Energy Crisis May Force UK Manufacturers to Cut Production or Even Close

September 14, 2022

Industry Organisation Warns Energy Crisis May Force UK Manufacturers to Cut Production or Even Close

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With Soaring Energy Costs Dominating Conversation and Green Levies a Growing Pariah, Some of Those Feeling the Squeeze Must Pinch Themselves if They Believe Net Zero is Entirely To Blame

September 13, 2022

With Soaring Energy Costs Dominating Conversation and Green Levies a Growing Pariah, Some of Those Feeling the Squeeze Must Pinch Themselves if They Believe Net Zero is Entirely To Blame

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Ocado Tackles Last Mile Delivery: Green Food Delivery Service ‘Zoom’ Set to Expand in London

September 8, 2022

Ocado Tackles Last Mile Delivery: Green Food Delivery Service ‘Zoom’ Set to Expand in London

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The Carbon Market and NFTs Remain Some of the Least Well Understood Concepts in Business; Now Innovators are Trying to Combine the Two

September 7, 2022

The Carbon Market and NFTs Remain Some of the Least Well Understood Concepts in Business; Now Innovators are Trying to Combine the Two

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Cycling on Prescription: Cycling and Walking Are to be Recommended to Patients by GPs in England

September 6, 2022

Cycling on Prescription: Cycling and Walking Are to be Recommended to Patients by GPs in England