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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Net zero greenhouse gas emissions target: Government needs to increase the price of carbon in key sectors & create a market for ‘negative emissions’.

Government should increase business carbon price to achieve net zero, says new report

Government should increase business carbon price to achieve net zero, says new report In order to achieve ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the...
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) is seeking feedback on its draft guidance for scope 3 emissions reporting guidance for commercial real estate.

UKGBC consults on scope 3 emissions reporting guidance for commercial real estate

UKGBC consults on scope 3 emissions reporting guidance for commercial real estate The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) is seeking feedback on its draft guidance...
More than 120 leading UK businesses, investors and business networks have called on the Government to legislate for net zero carbon immediately.

UK businesses put fresh pressure on government over net zero

UK businesses put fresh pressure on government over net zero More than 120 leading UK businesses, investors and business networks have called on the Government...
As we enter 2020, the Energy Advice Hub looks back at the climate events and low carbon year that drove the last 12 months.

2019: the low carbon year that was

2019: the low carbon year that was As we enter 2020, the Hub looks back at the climate events that drove the last 12 months. Greta...
63% said politicians are not talking enough about climate change, and 70% think the climate emergency demands more urgent action.

Brexit will dominate the UK election; can climate pledges truly change how we vote?

Brexit will dominate the UK election; can climate pledges truly change how we vote? It’s unlikely there is a soul in the country who hasn’t...
Net Zero Budget: The new Chancellor has a lot on his plate, but can he draw up a budget that meets the Conservatives’ green promises?

Pre-budget analysis: 10 signs it’s a net zero budget

Pre-budget analysis: 10 signs it’s a net zero budget In the wake of catastrophic flooding and as we face the onset of coronavirus, it’s easy...

Spending Review: What’s in it for the green economy?

Spending Review: What’s in it for the green economy? Chancellor Sajid Javid declared that the UK has ‘turned the page on austerity’ in his Spending...
Funding for Europe’s first hydrogen fuel plants, claiming the new infrastructure “could generate enough clean energy to heat over 200,000 homes”.

Hydrogen fuel: essential for decarbonisation or “a load of rubbish”?

Hydrogen fuel: essential for decarbonisation or “a load of rubbish”? The UK Government has just announced funding for Europe’s first hydrogen plants, claiming that the...
Urgent government action needed to reverse ‘the current policy trend of cut backs and slow progress’ if the UK is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Government’s net zero target ‘undeliverable’ unless clean growth policies introduced

Government’s net zero target ‘undeliverable’ unless clean growth policies introduced Urgent government action is needed to reverse ‘the current policy trend of cut backs and...
New research has revealed, just 13 out of the largest 132 coal, electricity, and oil and gas companies have made net zero plans

Only 1 in 10 of the world’s largest energy companies have made net zero...

Only 1 in 10 of the world’s largest energy companies have made net zero plans Just 13 out of the largest 132 coal, electricity, and...

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