CCC: Decarbonised power system by 2035 is possible but not at this pace of delivery

A new report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) demonstrates the scale of the task in delivering the UK Government’s 2035 goal of achieving a decarbonised power system, with 25 new recommendations to improve the prospects of delivery.

10 March 2023

The Crown Estate set to explore market requirements for CCUS projects in UK

The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland have started the first round of formal engagement with developers on Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS).

07 March 2023

UN confirms landmark treaty to protect marine biodiversity in international waters

The United Nations has confirmed a new landmark treaty which will protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss.

07 March 2023

Corporate Leaders Group outlines steps UK government can take to accelerate climate action

As the UK Net Zero Review continues to be unpacked and its policy implications understood, CLG UK has called for seven cross-sectoral and cross-government measures to be implemented by the end of this year.

03 March 2023

Ofgem sets out proposals to transform local energy systems

Ofgem is today consulting on the next steps in establishing a more decentralised, decarbonised and dynamic energy system in Great Britain.

03 March 2023

Taskforce calls on companies to publish transition plans this year

The Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) calls on financial firms and companies to accelerate delivery of transition plans.

28 February 2023

Green Finance Institute launches new resource to supercharge green home retrofit solutions

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) has launched the “Broker’s Handbook”, a guide to educate and inform mortgage intermediaries about different green home retrofit solutions and technologies to help accelerate the decarbonisation of the UK’s homes.

28 February 2023

Investment of £168m awarded to drive innovation and boost farming productivity

More than £168 million in grants will be available to farmers this year to drive innovation, support food production, improve animal health and welfare and protect the environment.

24 February 2023

Kita secures £4m seed investment to bring essential carbon insurance products to market

Kita has announced a highly over-subscribed £4m seed funding round led by Octopus Ventures, alongside existing investors Insurtech Gateway, Carbon13 and Climate VC, and new investors Chaucer Group and Hartree Partners.

24 February 2023

EV charging network gets funding boost in UK

UK drivers will benefit from an additional £56 million in public and industry funding for increasing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across the country.

21 February 2023

IEA: Global energy crisis pushed fossil fuel consumption subsidies to an all-time high in 2022

Fossil fuel consumption subsidies worldwide soared in 2022, rising above USD 1 trillion for the first time, according to new IEA estimates, as turmoil in energy markets sent fuel prices in international markets well above what was actually paid by many consumers.

21 February 2023

Carrier’s AquaEdge Chiller Plant Solution Reduces Energy Consumption for OneAsia Nantong Data Center

Optimization can reduce the annual electricity bill by approximately RMB $1.27 million

21 February 2023

IKEA expands renewable electricity programme to suppliers in ten additional markets

To speed up the reduction of the climate footprint from production, IKEA has decided to include ten additional markets into the programme to support suppliers to switch to renewable electricity.

17 February 2023

40% of the Forest 500 have yet to set a single policy on deforestation

Global Canopy’s latest Forest 500 report and ranking shows very slow progress on deforestation action.

17 February 2023

Carrier to Begin Field Trials of Breakthrough Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge Prototype

Commercialization of new technology to expand heating and cooling options eligible for tax credits, incentives and rebates

15 February 2023

New Octopus Energy tariff to lower bills for businesses with their own green power

Octopus Energy launches a new tariff to help businesses with renewable generation to share the green power they generate on one site with the rest of their sites - and lower bills as a result.

14 February 2023

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