Net Zero

“Net zero” means achieving a state where the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted do not exceed the gases being removed from the atmosphere so that the overall balance is zero.

Essential news articles covering climate change, net zero and carbon emissions from the writers of Energy Advice Hub.

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The Energy Advice Hub looks at a number of questions surrounding Carbon Capture and Storage, such as 'What rols could CSS play in the UK reaching Net Zero?'

How will Carbon Capture and Storage contribute to the UK’s pressing net zero goals?

How will Carbon Capture and Storage contribute to the UK's pressing net zero goals? Most businesses with at least a passing interest in climate mitigation...

Six months on: are Johnson’s Conservatives keeping their green election promises?

Six months on: are Johnson’s Conservatives keeping their green election promises? “If there is a majority of Conservative MPs on December 13th, I guarantee I...
New analysis from the World Resources Institute (WRI) warns of worrying lack of progress from heavy industry on 2020 global emissions targets.

Heavy industry is failing to embed energy efficiency fast enough, report warns

Heavy industry is failing to embed energy efficiency fast enough, report warns New analysis from the World Resources Institute (WRI) warns of worrying lack of...
BEIS: ESOS audit recommendations should be publicly available - business should be required to demonstrate that they've acted on energy-saving opportunities

Firms should be made to act on ESOS audit recommendations, says BEIS

Firms should be made to act on ESOS audit recommendations, says BEIS The UK stands no chance of meeting its emissions reduction targets unless the...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first budget was, as expected, focused on the immediate threat of coronavirus but how green was our budget?

How green was our budget?

How green was our budget? Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first budget was, as expected, focused on the immediate threat of coronavirus and the likely impact that...
As the sector gets back to work post-Christmas, we overview the key policy drivers and themes that will define the low carbon business agenda for 2020.

What’s hot on the low carbon business agenda for 2020?

What's hot on the low carbon business agenda for 2020? As the sector gets back to work post-Christmas, we overview the key policy drivers and...
Net Zero by 2050: The Prime Minister has announced that the UK will eradicate its net contribution to climate change by 2050.

Net zero by 2050: Government sets legally binding target

Net zero by 2050: Government sets legally binding target The Prime Minister has announced that the UK will eradicate its net contribution to climate change...

With the major party conferences behind us, what do they signal for low carbon...

With the major party conferences behind us, what do they signal for low carbon business? Key green policy announcements are often made at the Labour...
The Aldersgate Group has called on the government to make climate risk reporting mandatory for businesses and investors. Find out more here.

Climate risk reporting should be mandatory by 2020, says Aldersgate Group

Climate risk reporting should be mandatory by 2020, says Aldersgate Group The Aldersgate Group has called on the government to make it mandatory for businesses...
The government has introduced the Environment Bill. What's the lowdown of the Environment Bill for Business? Find out here.

Is the government’s new Environment Bill truly ‘groundbreaking’ for business?

Is the government's new Environment Bill truly 'groundbreaking' for business? On 15 October, the government introduced its new Environment Bill to Parliament, seeking to 'tackle...

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