Government progress on meeting its net zero commitments is “worryingly slow”, a new report from the independent Climate Change Committee has found. In its 15th annual progress report to parliament, the committee said its confidence in government being able to achieve its 2030 emissions reduction target has “markedly declined from last year.” The report said
Expectations were high ahead of the prime minister’s “Green Day” blitz on Friday — much too high for the government, it seems, as officials undertook an eleventh-hour hype management exercise. References to the 1990s California rock band were dropped from ministerial diaries as the government transitioned to the more cautious “Energy Security Day” tagline, » Read
Energy security and net zero secretary Grant Shapps has said he wants the government wanted to “power Britain from Britain” as he announced a new plan to increase the UK’s energy security and net zero drive. Mr Shapps is today publishing a package of measures designed to make the nation’s energy supply more resilient in
Net zero is the UK’s chance to become Europe’s economic powerhouse once again. We have the windiest seas, much of Europe’s carbon storage potential, and a world-leading offshore wind industry. But with the USA and EU offering enormous subsidies to entice green investment away from our shores, we risk becoming uncompetitive unless the Chancellor uses
In response to an urgent question BEIS minister Greg Hands defended the government’s net zero strategy which had been ruled “unlawful” by the High Court. Hands told the House of Commons that for a 28 year plan there will “inevitably be some evolution”. However, opposition MPs remain skeptical, with shadow minister Kerry McCarthy pointing to…
In response to an urgent question BEIS minister Greg Hands defended the government’s net zero strategy which had been ruled “unlawful” by the High Court. Hands told the House of Commons that for a 28 year plan there will “inevitably be some evolution”. However, opposition MPs remain skeptical, with shadow minister Kerry McCarthy pointing to…
Duncan Reid, Co-founder, Reset Connect London tells us about the UK’s leading sustainability and net-zero event for business leaders, investors and innovators. What is Reset Connect London? Reset Connect London… The post Meet the co-founder set to bring together over 3,000 business professionals at the Reset Connect London Event appeared first on London Business News…
If net zero CO2 by 2050 is the question, what is the answer? It’s something countless organisations, people and governments have been discussing since targets were set; how do we… The post Is hydrogen the silver bullet answer to emissions reduction? appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Reset Connect, an innovative sustainability and net-zero event for business leaders has unveiled its exciting speaker line-up, which includes representatives from household brands Mitie, Rolls Royce and Starling Bank. Taking… The post Innovative business sustainability event unveils exciting speaker line-up appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Half of smaller businesses owners in the London don’t understand how common environmental terms such as ‘net zero’, ‘carbon neutral’ and ‘zero footprint’ apply to their businesses, according to new… The post Half of London’s smaller businesses don’t understand ‘carbon jargon’ appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
