What is carbon negative?
A glance at Google Trends tells an interesting story; in recent years, online searches for “net zero” have rocketed, hitting an all-time high just after the COP26 talks. But the concept of “carbon negative” is much less well understood. What exactly does it mean?
Business energy and carbon compliance: what’s new in 2022?
Business energy and carbon compliance: what’s new in 2022?
More and more businesses are being held to account on climate through mandatory disclosure - and...
Which net zero actions are likely to become mandatory for businesses?
Which net zero actions are likely to become mandatory for businesses?
In the wake of COP26, there is increasing focus on how the UK will...
Business minds are turning to COP27. How and why should corporates prepare?
It may seem like moments since the ink dried on COP26 agreements, but the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UNFCCC will take place next year in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
Government publishes new guide to decarbonise public sector buildings
Government publishes new guide to decarbonise public sector buildings
The Net Zero Estate Playbook aims to give departments, the public sector, and government property professionals...
The SBTi’s new Corporate Net-Zero standard: what you need to know
The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has created the world’s first official framework for businesses to set net zero targets in line with climate science....
Over half of FTSE 100 companies link ESG measures to executive pay
FTSE 100 companies are increasingly making environment, social and governance (ESG) measures a condition of executive remuneration, new analysis from PwC has found.
Energy efficiency progress still “well short” of what’s needed for net zero
Energy efficiency progress still “well short” of what’s needed for net zero
Efficiency improvements are returning to pre-pandemic levels, however they remain well below the...
UKGBC launches first ever UK Roadmap for achieving a net zero built environment by...
UKGBC launches first ever UK Roadmap for achieving a net zero built environment by 2050
The UK Green Building Council has launched a new roadmap...
Universities use position as investors to call time on greenwashing
A new net zero declaration has been launched by UK-based asset owners calling for minimum climate standards from their investment managers.
Launched to coincide with...