Net Zero Now
National Grid sets out raft of science-aligned 2030 climate targets
The energy giant is aiming to slash greenhouse gas emissions and air travel while electrifying most of its vehicle fleet by 2030
Ofgem's new net zero group is a step in the right direction
The energy regulator's new net zero advisory group is a welcome development, but not having government housing ministers among its membership is a major oversight, argues Good Energy's Kit Dixon
'It's too late to be a pessimist': Paul Polman urges businesses to 'de-risk the political process' on net zero
Speaking at BusinessGreen's Net Zero Festival, the former Unilever CEO emphasised business community's increasingly important role in pushing policymakers towards more ambitious climate action
Net Zero Festival day two - Live Blog
Catch up on all the latest news, top speakers and in-depth discussion from day one of the world's first Net Zero Festival from BusinessGreen, featuring a host of events and panels focusing on the topic of innovation
Green construction: Willmott Dixon targets zero carbon buildings and refurbishments by 2030
Construction company outlines plan to achieve zero carbon across its own operations and its building developments by 2030 without the use of carbon offsets
Is hydrogen the silver bullet for decarbonising gas networks?
National Grid's long term strategy manager, Danielle Stewart, discusses the role for hydrogen as the UK gas grid plots its path to net zero over the coming decades
Oxford Offsetting Principles: Academics launch new guidelines for carbon offsetting
New standard aims to help protect companies from accusations of greenwash by ensuring they prioritise the highest-quality, most effective carbon offsets available
Net Zero Festival preview day - Live Blog
Catch up on all the latest news from today's preview event for BusinessGreen's world first Net Zero Festival featuring John Elkington, Farhana Yamin, Dale Vince, JLL, Innovate UK and Pukka Herbs
South Korea national assembly declares 'climate emergency'
Pressure increases on President Moon Jae-In to put 2050 net zero target in law and raise country's Paris climate ambitions
From China's stand to Walmart's wish list: A Climate Week news cheat sheet
An all-you-need-to-know guide to all the top green corporate announcements from a busy Climate Week in NYC
'Climate maths is merciless': Calls mount worldwide for rapid scale up of carbon capture technology
Clutch of major reports this week underscore urgent need for investment and policy support for CCUS technologies if the world is to stick to a 1.5C global warming pathway
White van goes green: 'Retrofit army' needed to transform buildings, research finds
Retrofitting England's buildings and infrastructure will require £40bn of investment, according to UK100
At what price? Zero Carbon Commission backs economy-wide £75 a tonne carbon tax
Carbon tax could generate £27bn by 2030 that could be invested into Covid-19 recovery efforts, emerging green technologies, and cushioning against any rise in household bills, campaign group argues
'The UK will lead by example': Boris Johnson urges nations to ramp up Paris climate pledges
Prime Minister to announce plans for joint UK-UN 'launchpad' event in December aimed at encouraging nations to enhance Paris Agreement commitments ahead of next year's COP26 Summit in Glasgow
Net Zero Festival: One week to go
Climate Minister Lord Callanan becomes latest speaker to join top line-up of CEOs, campaigners, academics, policymakers, and over 1,000 delegates at the inaugural Net Zero Festival
Majority of UK's biggest firms lack net zero strategies, report finds
Analysis of FTSE 100 companies finds just 16 per cent have realistic decarbonisation strategies in place, yet 45 per cent are targeting net zero emissions
China sets sights on carbon neutrality by 2060
In landmark pledge for climate action President Xi announces China will aim to peak CO2 before 2030 and deliver climate neutrality before 2060
Morgan Stanley targets 'zero financed emissions' by 2050 in US first
But investment bank highlights lack of consistent CO2 methodologies for finance as 'critical challenge' for establishing near-term emissions reduction targets for its portfolio
LafargeHolcim cements new science-based emissions goal
LafargeHolcim is the world's first building materials manufacturer to get SBTi nod
Race to Zero: Global net zero commitments double in less than a year
UK government unveils fresh wave of climate commitments, as New York Climate Week kicks off with further evidence that the net zero transition is accelerating
Labour steps up push for 2030 petrol and diesel car sales ban
The opposition joins Greenpeace and Green Alliance in warning the government should introduce a ban of fossil-fuel cars by 2030 if it wants to meet its 2050 emissions target
Tate & Lyle sweetens climate efforts with science-based CO2 targets
Firm's emissions plans make the grade
Arup eyes net zero by 2030 as it unveils science-based climate targets
The UK firm has pledged to drive down greenhouse gas emissions, buy offsets and apply a carbon levy of $40 per tonne to flights taken by employees
'Ambitious, achievable and beneficial': EU Commission pushes for more stretching 2030 climate target
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen touts 55 per cent emissions reduction goal for 2030 and expanded the EU Emissions Trading Scheme in inaugural State of the Union address
'Technically and economically possible': Energy Transitions Commission unveils offset-lite net zero vision
Fresh analysis backed by 40 major energy, finance, and industry companies - including Shell, BP, Volvo, and ArcelorMittal - explores actions required this decade to deliver an emissions-free economy by mid-century that is not overly reliant on carbon...
More than 150 business leaders urge EU to step up 2030 emissions target
Call to adopt targets proposed in last year's Green New Deal plan made in an open letter signed by the more than 150 business leaders
Government's £40m green recovery fund launches for nature-focused initiatives
Environmental groups can apply for up to £5m of funding from Green Recovery Challenge Fund, as government seeks 5,000 green jobs boost
CBI tells government: Net zero action 'speaks 1,000 times louder than words'
Britain's biggest business group urges government to fast track rollout of host of green technologies, including new CCUS, hydrogen, EV, and renewables projects
Rebooting Britain: Creating a sustainable, resilient, low carbon economy
As the world rebuild from the Covid-19 pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to create a fairer, more resilient, low carbon society, writes BT's chief digital impact & sustainability officer, Andy Wales
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