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Articles tagged with: net zero
Efficiency and decarbonisation are central to boosting the UK’s energy security
Environment
By Lord Teverson
Efficiency and decarbonisation are central to boosting the UK’s energy security
Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine has brought the need for energy security up the political agenda. Lord Teverson, Liberal Democrat Lords spokesperson for energy and climate change, outlines his perspective on energy security.
Climate change will soon overtake human conflict as the biggest global threat to life
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood MP
Climate change will soon overtake human conflict as the biggest global threat to life
In January 2023, the World Economic Forum listed climate change as the cause of the top six most severe risks to the planet over the coming decade. Tobias Ellwood MP, former chair of the Defence Committee, considers the role of climate change in future conflict.
Delivering the benefits of net-zero: regional jobs and growth, lower bills and a clean energy system Partner content
Energy
By Vattenfall
Delivering the benefits of net-zero: regional jobs and growth, lower bills and a clean energy system
Vattenfall’s interim UK country manager, Lisa Christie, believes that harnessing investment with policy certainty will help to deliver a clean, lower-cost energy system that supports jobs and economic growth across the country.
The UK’s climate policy backtrack is bad for the planet and the economy
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
The UK’s climate policy backtrack is bad for the planet and the economy
Baroness Parminter, chair of the Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee, argues
Rishi Sunak’s “new approach” to Britain’s climate policy, including his delay to the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, is bad for the planet, the car industry and the economy.
Leading the way on net-zero
Environment
By Graham Stuart MP
Leading the way on net-zero
The minister for energy security and net zero, Graham Stuart MP, reiterates the UK’s unwavering commitment to achieving net-zero at home whilst rallying our partners around the world so that we can combat the climate crisis together.
Amey hands over employability facility to Wolverhampton Partner content
Energy
By Amey
Amey hands over employability facility to Wolverhampton
Amey’s specialist projects team has successfully handed over the newly refurbished Molineux House Jobcentre to the Department of Work and Pensions. The building, which now has enhanced accessibility and energy solutions – will deliver improved employability services for residents of Wolverhampton.
Consumers will end up paying the price for net zero U-turn
Energy
By Niamh O Regan
Consumers will end up paying the price for net zero U-turn
Last month Rishi Sunak announced he was scrapping several net zero policies (including some which never existed, like forcing people to rip out perfectly functioning gas boilers), under the guise of saving people money in the cost of living crisis.
Labour's Green Agenda Will Offer 'Clear Dividing Line' With Tories
Environment
Labour's Green Agenda Will Offer "Clear Dividing Line" With Tories
Labour’s deputy national campaign coordinator Ellie Reeves has said the opposition party’s green agenda will be a “clear dividing line” with the Tories at this year’s party conference, which begins in Liverpool today.
A gas distribution network fit for the challenges we face Partner content
Energy
By Cadent
A gas distribution network fit for the challenges we face
Ahead of Labour Party Conference, Cadent’s Director of Sustainability and Social Purpose, Mark Belmega, explains how the UK’s largest gas distribution network is putting customers first, creating fairer opportunities within the sector and leading the charge to net zero.
Making strides towards Net Zero: Programme Management Offices for transformation Partner content
Environment
By AtkinsRéalis
Making strides towards Net Zero: Programme Management Offices for transformation
Nigel Chisnall, transformation expert at AtkinsRéalis, outlines how Net Zero Programme Management Offices can help government to achieve its environmental goals.
Empowering British energy saving communities and businesses Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Empowering British energy saving communities and businesses
Energy saving is just as important as energy generation. Net Zero success relies on our ability to empower and reward businesses and communities to deliver energy savings.
Rishi Sunak has taken the first steps towards a net zero path that works for all
Energy
By Mark Wild
Rishi Sunak has taken the first steps towards a net zero path that works for all
The Prime Minister’s decision yesterday to push back the ban on gas boilers is welcome news for hardworking families.
Yorkshire Mayor Wants Net Zero Devolved Accusing Rishi Sunak Of 'Dereliction' Of Leadership
Environment
Yorkshire Mayor Wants Net Zero Devolved Accusing Rishi Sunak Of "Dereliction" Of Leadership
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has reiterated calls for net zero decision making to be handed to regional leaders, after she said that Rishi Sunak “won’t” make “tough choices” as he watered down a number of the UK’s climate pledges.
Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Built environment body response to PM's Net Zero scale backs
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), which has long campaigned for a long term national retrofit strategy, has responded to the Prime Minister's announcement on the scaling back of the UK's Net Zero plans and targets:
All The Changes Rishi Sunak Is Making To Net Zero Pledges
Economy
All The Changes Rishi Sunak Is Making To Net Zero Pledges
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a significant overhaul of the government's net zero policy, including pushing back the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.
Lords Accuse Rishi Sunak Of Dodging Scrutiny On Net Zero Delays
Environment
Lords Accuse Rishi Sunak Of Dodging Scrutiny On Net Zero Delays
Peers in the House of Lords have accused the government of attempting to dodge scrutiny from MPs and peers in parliament, claiming the Prime Minister was originally planning to announce delays to net zero policies when parliament was in recess for party conferences.
Most People Back Net Zero – But Not When It Impacts Their Finances
Environment
Most People Back Net Zero – But Not When It Impacts Their Finances
Polling has shown that most people across the UK want government action and are enthusiastic about net zero policies, but that support starts to waver when people feel like it might cost them money.
Working together to support sustainable Scotch Partner content
Environment
By Chivas Brothers
Working together to support sustainable Scotch
Net zero is encouraging a traditional industry to collaborate.
Unlock our outdated planning system and put net zero at the heart of decision making
Environment
By Lord Ravensdale
Unlock our outdated planning system and put net zero at the heart of decision making
Planning affects all our lives. It shapes the environment we live in and determines the access we have to crucial services and the health and well-being of our local communities.
Moving the UK's social housing to net zero by bringing customers onboard Partner content
Environment
By Home Group
Moving the UK's social housing to net zero by bringing customers onboard
The drive to green the UK’s social homes is littered with obstacles. Home Group is on a mission to remove one of the main ones, as Nusheen Hussain explains.
Energy Leaders Leaning Towards Labour's Green Policies As Tories Waver
Energy
Energy Leaders Leaning Towards Labour's Green Policies As Tories Waver
Energy industry bosses have praised Labour's approach to green policy as criticism mounts over the government's rhetoric on the environment.
Energy Industry Welcomes Green Energy Summit After 'Anxiety' Over Net Zero
Energy
Energy Industry Welcomes Green Energy Summit After "Anxiety" Over Net Zero
Energy industry figures have said the government's decision to host an energy sustainability conference in February is welcome after the government was warned that appearing to row back on net zero could jeopardise investment in UK energy.
Rishi Sunak's Net Zero 'Vibe Shift' Could Backfire At The Ballot Box
Environment
Rishi Sunak's Net Zero "Vibe Shift" Could Backfire At The Ballot Box
Rishi Sunak seems to have found a new dividing line with Labour on climate policy, but it's a high-risk strategy that could backfire if he is seen by voters to be uninterested in urgent environmental issues.
Government Cooling On Green Pledges Could Damage Business And Investment
Energy
Government Cooling On Green Pledges Could Damage Business And Investment
MPs and business leaders have warned that government drifting away from environmental commitments could compromise business and investment in the UK.