A guide to government support for energy intensive industries
Energy prices may have fallen from their summer 2022 high, but many businesses are not yet seeing a reduction in costs. The net zero...
‘Genuine milestone event’: UK generates 1 trillion kWh of renewable electricity
The UK has produced more than 1 trillion kilowatt hours (kWh) of power in the last 50 years and is projected to generate another...
Is the UK prepared for climate change?
From a business perspective, adaptation and preparation for changes to our climate have never been more pressing. Floods, power outages and stability plus resource...
‘Unlocking opportunities’: Government holds first Net Zero Council
Leaders from the world’s top banks, energy companies, and tech giants gathered on Tuesday (9 May) for the first-ever Net Zero Council meeting. Ministers...
Report: UK intensive industry must install 200GW of low carbon energy in next 12...
The UK's goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 requires a significant transition towards a zero-carbon power grid and the electrification of heavy...
Social value to be rewarded under proposed CfD reform
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is looking to reform its Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which offers a guaranteed...
Report: 97% of UK firms failing to align to net zero ‘gold standard’
New research reveals that less than 3% of large UK firms have published plans that meet the government’s ‘gold standard’ for a credible net...
“Green Day” policy roundup: what are the key announcements?
The government chose 30 March as the day to simultaneously issue dozens of documents on energy and climate change. These include policy documents, consultation...
New EU anti-greenwashing legislation: a guide for UK business
The EU is clamping down on greenwashing – and it could have major implications for any organisation making voluntary green claims.
Proposals for a “Green...
$136trn investor coalition pens letter to big businesses asking for environmental impact information
Over 740 investors, who collectively manage more than $136trn in assets, are pressing 150,000 companies for more information regarding their environmental policies and impact.
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