Net zero

Grant Shapps hints at action on nuclear and renewables in pursuit of 'cheapest energy in Europe'

Policy

Grant Shapps hints at action on nuclear and renewables in pursuit of 'cheapest energy in Europe'

As renewables industry calls for a renewed push to retain UK clean energy leadership, the new Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary indicates plans are afoot for new nuclear projects, strengthened offshore wind goals, and a solar rooftop boom

clock 20 February 2023 • 6 min read
It's official: The green economy is booming

Editor's Blog

It's official: The green economy is booming

The ONS has reported that the Low Carbon and Renewable Energy Economy grew over 30 per cent in 2021 - no other part of the economy even comes close

clock 17 February 2023 • 5 min read
'Two-speed decarbonisation': ArcelorMittal faces questions over net zero strategy

Supply chain

'Two-speed decarbonisation': ArcelorMittal faces questions over net zero strategy

Steelmaker comes under fire as new coal-blast furnaces in India are rolled out alongside low-carbon steelmaking efforts in Europe and Canada

clock 17 February 2023 • 7 min read
Innovate UK dishes out £2m to start-ups targeting social barriers to net zero

Investment

Innovate UK dishes out £2m to start-ups targeting social barriers to net zero

Government's innovation agency hands out total of £2m to more than 30 feasibility studies developing innovative ways to overcome barriers to net zero

clock 17 February 2023 • 2 min read
'Promising works-in-progress': Why European firms need to get with the climate transition programme

Management

'Promising works-in-progress': Why European firms need to get with the climate transition programme

Assessment of public companies across Europe adds to growing library of reports calling for more robust approach to corporate climate action

clock 16 February 2023 • 5 min read
ASA calls on advertisers to avoid 'unqualified' net zero claims

Marketing

ASA calls on advertisers to avoid 'unqualified' net zero claims

New guidelines from advertising watchdog advises firms to clarify what they mean by 'carbon neutral' and 'net zero' marketing claims

clock 14 February 2023 • 4 min read
Net Zero: A $7tr open data problem

Technology

Net Zero: A $7tr open data problem

Two open source companies reflect on what's needed to accelerate the net zero transition

clock 09 February 2023 • 7 min read
Debating DESNeZ

Politics

Debating DESNeZ

The government has created a new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, but will it really ensure the net zero transition is prioritised across government?

clock 07 February 2023 • 6 min read
Can the UK's chargepoint rollout keep pace with booming EV demand?

Automotive

Can the UK's chargepoint rollout keep pace with booming EV demand?

Positive growth in EV market defies economic uncertainty, but concerns mount that there are not enough charge points to support the switch to zero emission models

clock 06 February 2023 • 6 min read
Catering giant Compass reduces animal protein emissions by over a third

Supply chain

Catering giant Compass reduces animal protein emissions by over a third

In its first in-depth climate impact report the caterer reveals how it has slashed emissions from its food

clock 03 February 2023 • 3 min read