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Driving renewables: Could council and privately-run car parks provide the solution for solar space requirements?
November 22, 2022
Driving renewables: Could council and privately-run car parks provide the solution for solar space requirements?
Innovation
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“Integrity matters”: COP 27 sees UN High-Level Expert Group seek to engender more rigid and credible net zero plans for non-state actors
November 21, 2022
“Integrity matters”: COP 27 sees UN High-Level Expert Group seek to engender more rigid and credible net zero plans for non-state actors
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Why Are We Settling for Net Zero, and Not Striving for ‘Zero’?
November 18, 2022
Why Are We Settling for Net Zero, and Not Striving for ‘Zero’?
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Tesco & WWF partnership calls for reductions in on-farm food waste currently estimated to account for 10% of annual emissions from UK agriculture
November 17, 2022
Tesco & WWF partnership calls for reductions in on-farm food waste currently estimated to account for 10% of annual emissions from UK agriculture
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EY study finds large companies leading on sustainability action likely to exceed financial targets. Whilst separately, SMEs say they require more help from government to address their environmental challenges
November 16, 2022
EY study finds large companies leading on sustainability action likely to exceed financial targets. Whilst separately, SMEs say they require more help from government to address their environmental challenges
Business & Policy
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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
Business & Policy
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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?
Business & Policy
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COP27: the world leaders summit
November 11, 2022
COP27: the world leaders summit
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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
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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
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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
Business & Policy
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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
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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
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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
Business & Policy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business & Policy
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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’
Business & Policy
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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
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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?
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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’
Business & Policy
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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”
Finance
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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
Business & Policy
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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
Business & Policy
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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
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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
Innovation
Business & Policy
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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
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Innovation
Operations
Net Zero Festival: action, not words
October 6, 2022
Net Zero Festival: action, not words
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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
Innovation
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Business & Policy
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
Business & Policy
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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
Innovation
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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
Innovation
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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
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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
Business & Policy
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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
Business & Policy
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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
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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
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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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