Say Hy to the home of the future
The UK’s first homes with household appliances fuelled entirely by hydrogen are to be built in Gateshead, funded in part by the government Hy4Heat...
Collaboration on green hydrogen research
Hanson UK is collaborating with researchers at the Energy Safety Research Institute at Swansea University, to look at innovative technologies to reduce industrial carbon emissions.
A...
Global Covid-19 stimulus continues to damage environment
The 5th Greenness of Stimulus Index is released today from the Finance for Biodiversity Initiative. It shows that Global Covid-19 stimulus measures are continuing...
Octopus to launch Centre for Net Zero
Octopus Energy, which recently hit a $2bn valuation, today launches The Octopus Centre for Net Zero (OCNZ) – an ‘entech’-led research organisation which will...
Energy networks set to power up the green recovery
Ofgem has confirmed arrangements that will allow local electricity network companies to come forward with fresh new opportunities for green investment writes Ofgem CEO Jonathan...
edenseven – a new energy and environmental management consultancy launches
Pete Nisbet, former Managing Director of Mitie Energy, set to lead edenseven - a new energy and environmental management consultancy.
9th February 2021 – Cambridge...
Science-based targets for Sainsbury’s net zero journey
Sainsbury’s has committed to set an absolute target* to reduce its Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions by 30% by 2030, together with a net...
Aggreko leads by example with £4.5m Net Zero investment
With many businesses turning to Aggreko for help bridging the gap during their own energy transition, the temporary power solutions company is now putting...
Website helps organisations plot a roadmap to net zero emissions
“Project Net Zero” provides tools and insights for carbon-conscious businesses, with practical steps on how to reach their net zero targets.
BiU has launched an online...
COP26 President’s challenge to reach critical net zero tipping points
The UN High-Level Climate Champions, COP26 President Alok Sharma, COP25 President Carolina Schmidt, together with the UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa, today launch the...
Climate-action partnership launched to help transform heavy industry and transport
The Mission Possible Partnership, a new coalition formed to accelerate the decarbonization of global industries representing 30% of global emissions, was launched at the...
Webinar: Taking net zero action in 2021 – The business opportunity
npower Business Solutions webinar: TAKING NET ZERO ACTION IN 2021 - THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY | 10am on Wednesday 10 February 2021
2021 is being hailed...
Bank of England stimulus should align with Paris Agreement
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) urges the Bank of England to ensure future actions to promote economic recovery from coronavirus will reduce the UK’s exposure of...
Ofgem recommends an independent body to help lead Britain’s green transformation
Ofgem has recommended electricity system operation and ownership of the transmission network, with National Grid currently in both roles, should be independent to help...
Tesco launches first sustainability-linked bond of €750m
Tesco has launched a bond that is linked to the company’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The €750m bond with a 0.375% coupon offers...
Big step made in decarbonising industry as first hydrogen fired
The first hydrogen has been fired in a trial aiming to demonstrate alternative sustainable sources of fuel for industry. The ‘HyNet Industrial Fuel Switching’...
Heat pumps and EVs could become central to everyday life within a decade
Research published by UK Power Networks suggests that by 2030 there could be over 700,000 electric heat pumps across London, the East and South...
‘Net Zero Carbon Cities: an Integrated approach’ report launched
Schneider Electric, the Enel Group and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have published the first deliverable of the “Net Zero Carbon Cities - Systemic...
New reports forecast the local impact of a net zero future
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has published two new reports, forecasting the impact of a net zero future in the north of Scotland...
UK water companies unite on Race to Zero
UK water companies have joined forces as part of the international Race to Zero campaign, pledging to deliver a net zero water supply for...