Net zero

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
'They have the local knowledge': Institute for Government calls for mayors to be given more control over net zero policy

Policy

'They have the local knowledge': Institute for Government calls for mayors to be given more control over net zero policy

Think tank warns 'top-down' approach is hampering crucial local decarbonisation efforts in housing, transport, and green skills

clock 02 February 2023 • 4 min read
'Potential to accelerate': BP trims oil and gas demand outlook, as renewables investment soars

Energy

'Potential to accelerate': BP trims oil and gas demand outlook, as renewables investment soars

Oil and gas giant cuts projected global oil and gas demand for 2035 by around five per cent, but warns some continued investment in new fossil fuel projects still required

clock 30 January 2023 • 3 min read
'On the brink of overtaking fossil fuels': Clean energy investment tops $1tr for first time

Energy

'On the brink of overtaking fossil fuels': Clean energy investment tops $1tr for first time

BNEF reports that global investment in the clean energy transition rose 30 per cent last year to record levels

clock 27 January 2023 • 4 min read
Balance Power debuts Net Zero Power brand

Energy

Balance Power debuts Net Zero Power brand

Clean energy developer launches new service targeted at business customers looking to curb emissions and energy costs

clock 26 January 2023 • 2 min read
Net Zero Salons: L'Oréal debuts new initiative to trim hairdresser emissions

Management

Net Zero Salons: L'Oréal debuts new initiative to trim hairdresser emissions

Beauty firm partners with Net Zero Now to provide hair salons across the UK with advice on how to reduce their carbon emissions and energy bills

clock 26 January 2023 • 3 min read
How to avert a 'lost era of business progress on decarbonisation'

Management

How to avert a 'lost era of business progress on decarbonisation'

New report from Cornwall Insight sets out proposals for how government and businesses can work together to ensure progress towards net zero is sustained in a 'challenging economy'

clock 24 January 2023 • 7 min read
Hospitality giant Sodexo slashes emissions by a third

Management

Hospitality giant Sodexo slashes emissions by a third

Company hails efforts to tackle food waste, ramp up renewables use, and boost electric car uptake as key to its carbon cutting since 2017

clock 24 January 2023 • 3 min read