Ofgem and Innovate UK plough £9.7m into net zero projects
The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) and Innovate UK have announced the awarding of a further £9.7 million of SIF funding to 21 round 3 alpha projects that will be addressing challenges from network planning and connecting renewable energy sources to the grid, to managing demand and long-term energy storage. All projects aim to provide consumers with a cost-effective, […]
Prepping for Net Zero: How your SME can create a Net Zero strategy
Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the consumer fabric of the modern world and are responsible for between 60% and 70% of the world’s industrial carbon emissions. However, they’re often overlooked when it comes to national policy, with huge corporations usually afforded the focus of UK policymakers. With Sir Keir Starmer’s recent announcement that the […]
Concrete industry decarbonisation plans set in stone
Ten of the world’s largest concrete companies and cement plants, including Heidelberg, Cemex and Holcim, have joined architects, engineers, and construction firms in a collective acknowledgement for action on decarbonisation of the industry. The Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) has developed a new strategy with industry input that sets out milestones and commitments needed by government, […]
Could Brazil lead the way with nature-led strategies to achieve Net Zero?
Without the implementation of nature-based solutions, in particular ending deforestation and restoring native vegetation, Brazil would jeopardise its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) pledges including achieving net zero GHG emissions by mid-century, according to research published from an international team led by the University of Oxford. The study also concluded that halting deforestation is the single […]
Energy crisis putting business Net Zero goals at risk
82% of UK business leaders say the energy crisis will impact their organisation’s ability to meet emissions reduction plans – Of that figure, around half of organisations say they are delaying planned investment in sustainability and net zero plans (49%). Just over one third of the same organisations (34%) say they now have more immediate […]
Events industry tradeshow aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50%
The Meetings Show, a UK-based event which brings together the meetings and events community, has unveiled further commitments to minimising its environmental impact. Working with isla as its strategic sustainability partner, The Meetings Show will forge ahead with its plans to reach net zero by 2050 and cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. Using […]
Importance of data collection and reporting highlighted in sustainability research
ABI Research’s latest Sustainability Assessment has analysed the sustainability activities of 10 of the world’s largest industrial manufacturing conglomerates, highlighting the importance of Scope 3 activities – particularly the robustness of data collection and reporting tools – for achieving industrial firm sustainability objectives. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol defines Scope 3 emissions as all value chain […]
Low carbon hydrogen to ‘play defining role’ in energy transition
The hydrogen market has progressed rapidly in recent years due to its growing application in industries like the transport, industrial, energy, aerospace, defence, and construction sectors. Against this backdrop, low carbon hydrogen is gaining traction as a critical component to achieve energy transition and long-term decarbonisation goals, says a leading analyst. The global demand for […]
IKEA commits £4.5m to EV fleet charging as part of Net Zero drive
IKEA UK has made a £4.5million investment in a nationwide electric charging infrastructure, which will provide charging points for electric delivery vehicles across the country to enable more emissions-free deliveries. The new infrastructure will source energy entirely through renewable sources. The retailer aims to reach 100% zero emissions deliveries to customers by 2025. By summer […]
UK Government outlines ‘Jet Zero’ strategy to decarbonise aviation
Ministers and aviation chiefs have revealed an action plan for the next two years in the race to reach Jet Zero by 2050. The Jet Zero Council – made up of industry, academic and government leaders – has a 2-year plan committed to continue working to speed up the design, manufacture, and rollout of zero emission aircraft […]