More than half of large UK companies now have a Net Zero strategy in place
A YouGov poll of over 1,000 senior business decision makers found that more than half of larger companies (250+ employees) surveyed (52%) had a net zero strategy. “We need to see more industries commit to a robust strategy to reduce their environmentalOver 60% of organisations say climate emergency is driving them to become energy efficient
A recently published report by EEVS has found that over 60% of organisations are being influenced to take action on their energy efficiency because of the climate emergency, and the impact not taking action could have on their reputation. “Many have swiftlyWhy energy efficiency is the unsung hero of the fight against climate change
A recent article published by the World Economic Forum details how crucial energy efficiency is in fighting the climate crisis. A low-carbon economy or decarbonised economy is an economy based on energy sources that produce low levels of greenhouse gasWhy success at COP26 is vital for business
Energy Monitor say that a successful COP26 outcome will mitigate climate risk, provide businesses with the certainty they so desperately want and open up new opportunities for green growth. LatestCOP26: what UK business brings to the table
As all eyes turn to the COP26 climate summit, the Confederation of British Industry looks at the breadth of business action on climate change, and the innovations and opportunities leading the way to net zero. LatestOfgem launches £450m fund to help homes and businesses go green
A new fund that opened yesterday will unlock greener ways to travel and to heat and power homes and businesses, by harnessing a new approach to energy network innovation. This will keep bills as low as possible, drive the UK towards its goal of net zeroThe Carbon Trust re-appointed to lead new phase of Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA) to speed up adoption of low carbon technologies in industry
The Carbon Trust has been re-appointed to design and deliver the next phase of the BEIS £10 million Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA) programme which is part of the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP). The IEEA programme will support the9 out of 10 small businesses have no idea of their environmental impact
Research published this week by the British Chambers of Commerce based on a survey of 1,000 UK small businesses reveals that only one in ten (11%) are measuring their carbon footprint. Furthermore, only one in seven (13%) have set targets to reduceUK’s green economy is four times larger than the manufacturing sector
According to newly released report ‘Where we were, where we are, and where we’re going’ published by kMatrix the UK’s low carbon economy is worth more than £200bn, four times the size of the manufacturing sector (worth £55.6bn), with growthBusinesses must now commit to net zero to bid for government contracts
The UK government has announced new measures requiring businesses to ‘commit to net zero by 2050 and publish clear and credible carbon reduction plans’ before they can bid for government contracts. This new rule will come into force in September 2021, and
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