Net zero

Is net zero maximalism blinding us to the death of business as usual?

Technology

Is net zero maximalism blinding us to the death of business as usual?

Regardless of whether or not climate targets are met, global industries are being changed beyond recognition - political and business leaders need to recognise business as usual is not an option

clock 18 July 2023 • 7 min read
CBI: The UK faces 'ticking clock' to grasp £57bn green growth opportunity

Policy

CBI: The UK faces 'ticking clock' to grasp £57bn green growth opportunity

Britain's biggest business group urges all political parties 'press the accelerator' on net zero or risk falling behind the US, EU, and China

clock 15 July 2023 • 9 min read
'Exponential deployment is now unstoppable': How the clean tech revolution is happening faster than you think

Energy

'Exponential deployment is now unstoppable': How the clean tech revolution is happening faster than you think

Today's analysis from RMI suggesting the global power system is on track for net zero emissions is hugely optimistic, but the assumptions underpinning it are surprisingly feasible

clock 13 July 2023 • 11 min read
'We are on track for net zero': Report reveals how exponential growth is putting power system on track for global climate goals

Energy

'We are on track for net zero': Report reveals how exponential growth is putting power system on track for global climate goals

Major new report from RMI suggests surging solar, wind, and battery capacity is now in line with global net zero scenarios

clock 12 July 2023 • 6 min read
'Mansion House Reforms': Chancellor predicts pension shake-up will boost investment in 'our most promising companies'

Investment

'Mansion House Reforms': Chancellor predicts pension shake-up will boost investment in 'our most promising companies'

Pension firms expect latest package of financial services reforms to make it easier for them to invest in the net zero transition

clock 10 July 2023 • 4 min read
Net Zero Insurance Alliance relaxes membership rules

Management

Net Zero Insurance Alliance relaxes membership rules

UN-backed initiative controversially ditches requirements for members to set emissions targets, after leading insurers exited group following Republican legal threats

clock 07 July 2023 • 4 min read
Failing to make the grade: Government urged to set targets for decarbonising school estate

Buildings

Failing to make the grade: Government urged to set targets for decarbonising school estate

National Audit Office warns lack of a co-ordinated approach to decarbonising schools means government could miss target to reduce emissions from public sector buildings by 75 per cent by 2037

clock 29 June 2023 • 4 min read
'It is enormous for us as an organisation': Inside AstraZeneca's $400m global reforestation drive

Offsets

'It is enormous for us as an organisation': Inside AstraZeneca's $400m global reforestation drive

EXCLUSIVE: AstraZeneca's vice president for sustainability Juliette White lifts the lid on the firm's $400m global reforestation programme

clock 29 June 2023 • 13 min read
Study: Development of long-duration storage capacity vital to achieving net zero targets

Energy

Study: Development of long-duration storage capacity vital to achieving net zero targets

Fresh analysis from Cornwall Insight and DLA Piper argues long-form energy storage will be critical to delivering a decarbonised grid

clock 29 June 2023 • 3 min read
Climate Change Committee warns UK has 'lost' its global net zero leadership position

Climate change

Climate Change Committee warns UK has 'lost' its global net zero leadership position

Annual progress report warns government's official advisors have 'markedly less' confidence in the UK's ability to meet its decarbonisation targets from 2030 onwards

clock 27 June 2023 • 13 min read