Net zero targets

WRAP: Millions of tonnes of food waste putting net zero targets at risk

Waste

WRAP: Millions of tonnes of food waste putting net zero targets at risk

New study reveals levels of food waste may have fallen in 2022, but millions of tonnes of domestic food waste are still a major source of greenhouse gas emissions that could put the UK off course to meet its climate targets

clock 02 July 2025 • 4 min read
Net Zero Stocktake 2024: Integrity of subnational climate pledges 'critical' to global net zero goals

Climate change

Net Zero Stocktake 2024: Integrity of subnational climate pledges 'critical' to global net zero goals

'Chain-link' between city, regional, and corporate net zero targets must focus on building integrity in support of national climate goals

clock 23 September 2024 • 6 min read
Sir Robert McAlpine halves its construction value chain emissions within four years

Management

Sir Robert McAlpine halves its construction value chain emissions within four years

Construction and engineering giant hails milestones as major 'step forward' towards its goal of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90 per cent by 2045

clock 11 June 2024 • 2 min read
Chris Skidmore tasked with conducting review of UK's net zero target

Policy

Chris Skidmore tasked with conducting review of UK's net zero target

Review designed to ensure climate goal is delivered in a 'pro-business and pro-growth' way, Liz Truss confirms

clock 08 September 2022 • 3 min read
'Misuse of climate science': Legal complaint lodged over Glencore's emissions claims

Carbon Accounting

'Misuse of climate science': Legal complaint lodged over Glencore's emissions claims

World's largest mining company accused of basing its climate targets on emissions pathway that is inapproporiate for coal producers

clock 08 September 2022 • 3 min read
Poll: Fewer than half of local council executives confident in meeting net zero targets

Policy

Poll: Fewer than half of local council executives confident in meeting net zero targets

Measures designed to boost energy efficiency of buildings deemed critical to delivering council net zero targets, E.ON polling shows

clock 30 May 2022 • 3 min read
Net zero targets: How to manage the 'hot air' to limit global warming

Management

Net zero targets: How to manage the 'hot air' to limit global warming

A new climate model commissioned by the UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance could provide investors with much-needed insight over the net zero alignment of their porfolios, explains Dr Sven Teske

clock 04 May 2022 • 3 min read

Policy

'Forceful and accelerated': Top investor body predicts global climate policy response

Principles for Responsible Investment analysed policy trends to formulate detailed predictions on the likely extent of government intervention in key sectors of the economy as the net zero transition progresses

clock 17 March 2021 • 5 min read

Work

Ad Net Zero climate initiative unveils supporters and working groups

An initiative to reach net zero in the advertising industry by the end of 2030 today provided further details of how it will enact its action plan, which was published last year

clock 25 February 2021 • 2 min read

Work

Etsy bids for net zero by 2030

US trading platform Etsy has pledged to reach net zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2030

clock 24 February 2021 • 1 min read