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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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...
One year ago today, the Energy Advice Hub was born: to help businesses navigate an ever-evolving energy and low carbon landscape.

A year of the Energy Advice Hub: we look back at 12 months of...

A year of the Energy Advice Hub: we look back at 12 months of low carbon promise One year ago today, the Energy Advice Hub...

A third of businesses have not set plans to meet carbon neutral target

A third of businesses have not set plans to meet carbon neutral target A new poll of 502 businesses suggests that many are failing to...

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 today (15 October) announced new energy efficiency measures that will save businesses ‘£1bn a year by 2030’

Government announces new energy efficiency measures that will save businesses ‘£1bn a year by...

Government announces new energy efficiency measures that will save businesses ‘£1bn a year by 2030’ The government announced yesterday (15 October) a package of energy...
Environment Bill: The Government is calling it a landmark Bill to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time.

Environment Bill: what business needs to know

Environment Bill: what business needs to know The Government is calling it a landmark Bill to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time. But...
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...
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...
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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