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Direct air capture: Is it coming to the UK?

The United States will be opening its first commercial facility for direct air capture (DAC) next year. The California plant looks set to be...

UK ETS: Carbon allowances will be cut to lowest level ever...

In a decisive move towards achieving net-zero emissions, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is set to impose stricter emission limits on power,...

Two thirds of UK’s largest firms commit to science-based climate targets

The United Kingdom has emerged as a key player in the global push for science-based environmental targets, says a recent report by the Science...

Is Wales on track to reach net zero?

The CCC’s annual emissions reduction progress report for Wales is out. What’s the state of play, and how might any lessons affect wider UK...

Net Zero Tracker: Only 4% of company targets align with UN...

The Net Zero Tracker report, released today (12 June), revealed that the world's largest corporations are only making nominal progress towards their climate targets,...
Energy Intensive Industries Government Support

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...

‘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...

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...

“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...

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