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Articles tagged with: net zero
Low carbon homes will play a key role in reaching net-zero Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Low carbon homes will play a key role in reaching net-zero
Speaking at OFTEC’s panel discussion at Labour Connected, Shadow Minister for Green New Deal and Energy, Dr Alan Whitehead MP, stressed the important role that decarbonising our homes will play in reaching net-zero.
Engineering is critically important to solve some of the biggest issues the country faces Partner content
Environment
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Engineering is critically important to solve some of the biggest issues the country faces
Speaking at an event at Labour Connected, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Bridget Phillipson MP, said that engineering is a “good metaphor” for how the government ought to be using public spending to shape the economy and society for the future.
Hydrogen technology will help us deliver the decarbonisation of our homes and the gas network Partner content
Energy
By Cadent
Hydrogen technology will help us deliver the decarbonisation of our homes and the gas network
Britain benefits from one of the best developed gas networks in the world - around 85% of British homes are connected to the grid. To meet the challenge of net zero we need policies that will take full advantage of this incredible national asset.
Government action is vital, but net zero cannot be met without individual change
Environment
By Dods Monitoring
Government action is vital, but net zero cannot be met without individual change
The Climate Assembly's report, 'the path to net-zero', makes it clear that shifts in individual climate action should be led through government information and education.
Parliament needs a dedicated net-zero committee to ensure we reach our climate targets
Environment
By Institute for Government
Parliament needs a dedicated net-zero committee to ensure we reach our climate targets
Parliament needs to start taking climate change seriously and hold regular debates on concrete action needed to achieve the UK’s climate targets.
A bold emissions target is key to Britain leading the fight against climate change
Environment
By Tim Loughton MP
A bold emissions target is key to Britain leading the fight against climate change
Hosting COP26 next year presents an opportunity for a newly independent Global Britain to strengthen international climate action, by setting an ambitious emissions target of our own by 2030.
Let’s ‘build back greener’ with a new carbon tax
Environment
By Jerome Mayhew MP
Let’s ‘build back greener’ with a new carbon tax
A new carbon tax with border tariffs would raise valuable revenue from carbon purchases, boost low carbon businesses and accelerate the march to net-zero by 2050.
Investment in our coastlines is needed to reach net-zero by 2050 and unlock green jobs
Environment
By Sally-Ann Hart MP
Investment in our coastlines is needed to reach net-zero by 2050 and unlock green jobs
Protecting and restoring our coastal habitats is vital to tackle climate change, reverse the loss of wildlife and bring much needed tourism and green jobs to our seaside communities.
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Coronavirus
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
GB energy sector must be joined-up to meet Net Zero targets
Leading engineers are today warning that a joined-up approach to the future of Britain’s energy sector is essential if we are to meet our Net Zero ambitions.
Partner content
Energy
By Cadent
Mission Possible: How Greater Manchester can reach net zero before the rest of the UK
Greater Manchester needs to act now and get decisions right first time if it is to become carbon neutral 12 years earlier than the rest of the UK, a report published today confirms.
We need policy to unleash a business-led Green Recovery in the years ahead
Environment
By Felicity Buchan MP
We need policy to unleash a business-led Green Recovery in the years ahead
Government policy should focus on driving more private-sector investment towards the vital green industries of the future, such as clean technologies and electric vehicles.
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Environment
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Boris Johnson has unveiled £350m in funding to help industry slash carbon emissions, as he launched the UK’s bid to secure the first zero-emissions long-haul passenger flight.
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Coronavirus
By Cadent
The Government must ensure the UK isn’t left behind in developing a hydrogen economy
Whilse the international attention hydrogen is receiving is positive news for the global journey to Net Zero, it also demonstrates that immediate action is required from UK government if we are not to be left behind in this newly developing hydrogen economy.
A Green Recovery can deliver for the economy, society and our planet Partner content
Coronavirus
By Energy UK
A Green Recovery can deliver for the economy, society and our planet
The £3bn for energy efficiency is welcome but we must go further and move faster, in line with advice from scientists like the Committee on Climate Change.
To deliver Net Zero by 2050, the 2020s really have to be the decade of delivery Partner content
Coronavirus
By Energy Institute
To deliver Net Zero by 2050, the 2020s really have to be the decade of delivery
Only with ambitious clean energy action at home can we inspire reciprocal action from countries around the world.
A Green Recovery is the only way forward for the retail sector Partner content
Coronavirus
By IKEA
A Green Recovery is the only way forward for the retail sector
Enabling people to live a healthier, more sustainable life at home is one of IKEA's key ambitions, as we strive to make a positive impact on people and the planet; working to become a fully circular and climate positive business by 2030.
Journey to net zero calls for carbon whole truths Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
Journey to net zero calls for carbon whole truths
The many tangible benefits of using concrete in construction are often underestimated or misunderstood.
For a green recovery, let’s build back better – in wood Partner content
Coronavirus
By Wood for Good
For a green recovery, let’s build back better – in wood
It is up to all of us who care about our legacy to our children and grandchildren to turn the talk about re-building the country through a new Green Economy into a reality, by metaphorically and literally building back better – in wood.
The Chancellor’s statement is a good start, but what next for energy efficiency policy? Partner content
Coronavirus
By ROCKWOOL UK
The Chancellor’s statement is a good start, but what next for energy efficiency policy?
While the Chancellor’s announcement this week is a step in the right direction, more must be done to ensure we reach our net zero goals and deliver a truly green recovery.
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Economy
By SSE
SSEN transmission response to Ofgem draft determination of RIIO-T2 price control
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission (SSEN Transmission), the wholly-owned subsidiary of SSE plc, is disappointed and deeply concerned by today’s publication of Ofgem’s Draft Determination for the RIIO-T2 price control period.
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Coronavirus
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Further support for reskilling the existing workforce is crucial, particularly as we move to a green jobs’ revolution
As we emerge from the pandemic, we must see the government taking a flexible approach in their response to returning us to a prosperous economy. The engineering and technology sectors are vital to this.
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Coronavirus
By IKEA
More ambitious measures need to be introduced for the UK to successfully deliver Net Zero by 2050
IKEA is taking action, but the Government can enable more businesses to drive positive changes for people and planet.
Coronavirus
By SSE
More is needed in the National Infrastructure Strategy and the Autumn Budget to build a long-lasting green recovery
Funding for green homes and energy efficiency is a welcome boost but more action will be needed in the National Infrastructure Strategy and the Autumn Budget to build a long-lasting green recovery.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF welcomes green homes grant scheme
Following recent meetings with Government, The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) heard late last week from Government officials that there would be a major announcement regarding energy efficiency in the UK.