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Articles tagged with: net zero
Decarbonising construction today with low carbon concrete Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Decarbonising construction today with low carbon concrete
The UK construction sector, working in collaboration with UK manufacturers of cement and concrete, has a strong track record of reducing emissions from concrete construction. But there are opportunities to accelerate the adoption of new low carbon concretes and reduce the carbon emissions of our built environment even further.
COP15 Reflections: ‘Don’t Leave Nature Behind’ Partner content
Environment
By WSP
COP15 Reflections: ‘Don’t Leave Nature Behind’
There is no time to waste - 2023 is the year we must start converting biodiversity ambition into meaningful action. WSP’s Jenny Merriman attended COP15 in Montreal and reflects on what its agreements mean for our natural environment.
Going Nuclear: Parliamentarians Welcome Research Roadmap for a New Energy Mix Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Going Nuclear: Parliamentarians Welcome Research Roadmap for a New Energy Mix
With families and businesses struggling with rising bills and energy security shooting up the policy agenda, there is a new impetus to develop nuclear energy as an essential part of the UK’s energy mix. A major new resource for UK policymakers has now set out some of the steps that will help build a new nuclear future for the nation.
We cannot afford to lose the British steel industry
Economy
By Stephen Kinnock MP
We cannot afford to lose the British steel industry
The announcement of the likely loss of 440 jobs at Liberty Steel is a devastating blow.
RIA responds to Chris Skidmore’s Net Zero Review Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA responds to Chris Skidmore’s Net Zero Review
Today, former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore has published his Net Zero Review, outlining the opportunities offered by Net Zero.
Red Wall Tory MPs Insist Green Jobs Are Vital To Levelling Up Success
Communities
Red Wall Tory MPs Insist Green Jobs Are Vital To Levelling Up Success
Dozens of Tory MPs have backed a new report calling for the creation of green jobs in so-called 'Red Wall' areas to become the government's "core focus".
Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
New research finds UK offshore wind supply chain is buoyant despite headwinds - enabling innovation to flourish
A survey from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult reveals a high degree of confidence in future growth but highlights challenges in areas of skills and visibility of opportunities.
Port of Dover aims for the greatest ambition on green shipping corridors Partner content
Economy
By Port of Dover
Port of Dover aims for the greatest ambition on green shipping corridors
Decarbonising the world’s busiest maritime corridor will deliver a seismic boost to the UK’s recently announced green shipping ambitions that include the US, Norway, and the Netherlands.
The Innovation Premium: How the Net Zero Transition is Driving Economic Growth Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
The Innovation Premium: How the Net Zero Transition is Driving Economic Growth
As industries adapt to a greener future, emerging technologies are driving economic growth in communities that have struggled for decades. We take an in-depth look at the work of the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult in Blyth to explore how investing in innovation that enables the net-zero transition can provide a catalyst for economic regeneration.
Transforming Chemical Production for a Net Zero Future Partner content
Environment
By BASF
Transforming Chemical Production for a Net Zero Future

Building a sustainable future requires us to break new ground. Chemical production processes are still too intensive in terms of fossil energy and CO2 emissions. But chemicals are the building blocks for just about everything we use from mobile phones to shower gel. They are also vital for the new technologies we will need to achieve net zero, from EV batteries to hydrogen electrolysers.
How the UK can become the world’s green-shoring destination of choice Partner content
Economy
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
How the UK can become the world’s green-shoring destination of choice
Where there is challenge, there is opportunity.
PM Sunak can deliver long-term energy stability, security and savings – here’s how Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
PM Sunak can deliver long-term energy stability, security and savings – here’s how
With the Autumn Statement in our rear-view mirror, both PM Sunak and Chancellor Hunt continue to be faced with fiscal challenges and restrictions as we hurtle towards a general election. It has never been so timely to turn their attentions to reducing the amount of energy we use.
We should be proud of our net zero commitments, but need to move forward into delivery Partner content
Environment
By SGN
We should be proud of our net zero commitments, but need to move forward into delivery
Following on from COP27, some may think now is the time to put the breaks on net zero, but now is the time to be doubling down on our climate commitments.
Ad Net Zero: International Impact for UK Advertising’s Climate Action Plan Partner content
Environment
By Advertising Association
Ad Net Zero: International Impact for UK Advertising’s Climate Action Plan
“Ad Net Zero plays beautifully into the story of the UK’s creativity, innovation and leadership. These characteristics manifest themselves in multiple ways, and often with global impact.” These were the words of Emma Wade Smith OBE (pictured above), His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America about the international expansion of Ad Net Zero at a special reception at the British Consulate during Advertising Week New York.
Achieving net zero means delivering a successful shift to electric vehicles, but what power innovations are needed? Partner content
Environment
By Energy Networks Association
Achieving net zero means delivering a successful shift to electric vehicles, but what power innovations are needed?
Three things the Government needs to do to make the UK a global leader in electric vehicles.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Government energy policies impacting voting intentions in key rural constituencies
A new survey* has revealed how the government’s green heating policies are impacting voting intentions across key rural Conservative constituencies from cabinet minister seats to key marginals ahead of the next election.
Watt A Save: Maximising the energy efficiency of new homes Partner content
Environment
By Home Builders Federation (HBF)
Watt A Save: Maximising the energy efficiency of new homes
Maximising the energy efficiency of new build homes will have a vital role to play in delivering on the UK’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2050. This target, and the Government’s broader environmental goals, have the full support of the home building industry which has already made significant progress in placing energy efficiency at the forefront of new home design and construction.
How we can deliver a smart future for small businesses Partner content
Environment
By Smart Energy GB
How we can deliver a smart future for small businesses
Smart meters can give our small businesses the support they need on their decarbonisation journey.
Environmental Horticulture – a green growth sector Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Environmental Horticulture – a green growth sector
For a sector that can make a real impact when it comes to net-zero, look no further than Environmental Horticulture.
Infrastructure and urban systems for a net zero, sustainable, resilient and prosperous economy Partner content
Environment
By UKCRIC
Infrastructure and urban systems for a net zero, sustainable, resilient and prosperous economy
We need a systems-based approach that places infrastructure at the heart of a greener UK.
New investigation reveals traditional roast dinner contains 230,000 microplastics Partner content
Environment
By Plastic policy @ Portsmouth
New investigation reveals traditional roast dinner contains 230,000 microplastics
New research by the University of Portsmouth in partnership with Good Morning Britain, has revealed that enjoying just one traditional roast dinner can lead to ingesting 230,000 microplastics (microplastics are any plastics that are smaller than 5mm in size). Furthermore, eating one roast dinner everyday - or a similar meal everyday - would equate to eating two plastic bags each year.
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Why Investing in Green Jobs and Skills is Critical for the UK Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Why Investing in Green Jobs and Skills is Critical for the UK
With the transition to net zero, new sectors, technologies and industries will emerge. But creating a workforce able to make the most of tomorrow’s opportunities demands action today. Ahead of the publication of their nationwide survey of young people’s views about their future careers, we spoke to leading engineering and environmental professional services consultancy WSP and EngineeringUK to find out more about the challenges of developing the skills and jobs needed to deliver a low-carbon future.
Greening The Nation: A year on from COP26, who is leading the way in the UK?
Environment
By Dods Impact
Greening The Nation: A year on from COP26, who is leading the way in the UK?
The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report on the path to a greener Britain. Bringing together politicians, businesses, and consumers, we explore how we can devise a series of new, practical ways to transform our nation into becoming greener.
Cities unlimited: climate finance for a just and green transition Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Cities unlimited: climate finance for a just and green transition

Cities require the most investment and face the biggest risks in the climate emergency. But how can we make sure that they are at the centre of the growing conversation around finance for climate action? The House Live sat down ahead of COP27 with a panel of experts from C40 Cities and WSP to hear what a major new report tells us about unlocking the finance potential of cities to play a greater role in meeting the climate change challenge.