Covid-19 and electrification bring hydrocarbon demand peak forward to 2027

Aggregate fossil fuel demand is set to peak in 2027 – with oil peaking in 2029 and gas in 2037 – partially due to...

The Prince of Wales’s Sustainable Markets Initiative announces ‘Terra Carta’

The Prince of Wales's Sustainable Markets Initiative today announced the ‘Terra Carta’ – a charter that puts sustainability at the heart of the private...

Utility Team are proud to announce that we will be net zero by 2025

Utility Team has announced that pledged to be carbon neutral by 2025 and will remove its historic carbon footprint by 2028. As an energy...

UK’s first low carbon hydrogen production hub

Essar and Progressive Energy have joined forces to set up a venture to produce low carbon 'blue' hydrogen at Essar’s Stanlow Refinery in Ellesmere...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...