Environment Agency targets net zero by 2030

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Regulator aims to become net zero by 2030 and is looking at moving to 'absolute zero' by 2050

The Environment Agency has this week announced plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions from its own activities and supply chain by cutting emissions a further 45 per cent by 2030, with remaining emissions...

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