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01 July 2024
European businesses lead the way for science-based targets
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As of December 2023, European companies and financial institutions account for 53 per cent of science-based targets validated by SBTi, report finds.
17 June 2024
Falling short: challenges and solutions for the UK’s struggling wind energy sector
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The UK wind sector has potential to be a global superpower in terms of capacity, but falls short on manufacturing, skills, and the rollout of windfarms.
10 June 2024
100 businesses to collaborate for net zero
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SMEs pursuing net zero are encouraged to register for one of Green Economy’s Peer Network cohorts.
06 June 2024
World invests twice as much in clean energy as it does in fossil fuels
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Investment in renewable energy technologies is outstripping fossil fuel investment, with solar PV taking the largest share for clean energy.
04 June 2024
Carbon market transactions down 56 per cent
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The Voluntary Carbon Market hit a value of $723mn 2023, but greenwashing concerns have caused the market to tumble.
03 June 2024
One in five want green training at work
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According to a new report from OVO energy, just 7 per cent of people state they are receiving dedicated green skills development, and only 30 per cent have heard of green skills.
28 May 2024
Will the UK deliver on grid decarbonisation plans?
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Energy industry leaders have suggested that decarbonising the grid by 2030 is possible but would require rapid reforms designed to encourage and rollout renewable energy projects, including energy efficiency improvements.
20 May 2024
Nine in 10 business leaders call for greater government net zero support
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A recent study exploring the opportunities and barriers for businesses taking net zero action revealed that reputation is a key sustainability driver while costs remain the highest barrier, with nine in ten businesses calling for more government support.
17 May 2024
Onsite energy and quality data improves energy management for businesses, study finds
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A recent survey of European businesses has shown that organisations who are confident in their energy data and invested in onsite energy generation have better quality energy management, improving investment decisions, energy costs and carbon emissions.
15 May 2024
£100k on offer to help Greater Manchester businesses reduce energy bills
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SMEs in Greater Manchester are invited to apply for a new Energy Efficiency Grant to support delivery of energy efficiency improvement projects.
14 May 2024
Curtailment report to help locate renewable energy assets
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A new UK report will provide data and support around curtailment and the connections process, informing on where to locate renewable energy assets.
13 May 2024
60 biggest banks invested $705bn in fossil fuels last year
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The 60 biggest banks globally invested $705bn in fossil fuel companies in 2023, bringing the total amount invested since the Paris Agreement to $6.9trn.