9th Jun 2023
Net zero to transform the economy with green jobs
By committing to Net zero targets the UK has already begun to materially transform a lot of the economy. This gives the country an opportunity for high-quality green jobs across UK regions.However, the full potential of the growth the UK could reach has to be backed with stronger policies to harness this potential and manage risks. Over the whole transition to Net Zero, the government needs...
7th Jun 2023
How to account for greenhouse gas
What are greenhouse gases? Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. Greenhouse gases are created from a variety of activities, including burning fossil fuels for energy, and land-use changes such as deforestation and industrial processes. Greenhouse gases that companies produce usually come from fossil fuel combustion, industrial...
2nd Jun 2023
Government push on commercial solar power
The government have appointed a new solar task force to help meet their 70GW solar power by 2035 target. This task force has begun to investigate the untapped solar potential of commercial properties. At the first meeting with the new solar task forces plans were discussed for a solar revelation that could upgrade schools, warehouses, and car parks. The government plans to introduce new...
22nd May 2023
New heat initiative to drive down energy bills
The government is planning a new system to draw heat from underground which will lead to low-cost heating for many households and businesses. These projects will be given government funding as they aim at lowering gas bills for many consumers. The new clean heat network will harness the natural heat from the underground to provide a reliable and low-cost heating and hot water source for homes...
19th May 2023
Renewables taking over fossil fuels in the UK
As the UK continues to transition from coal generation to renewable energy sources, the power sector has seen a dramatic shift in recent years. In 2015, renewables accounted for 25% of all electricity generated in the country, with solar and wind proving to be increasingly popular sources of energy. Now in 2023 renewable generation accounts for 40.5% of the electricity mix. Renewables...
18th May 2023
Hospitality businesses to become net positive
A number of hospitality business groups have agreed to work towards net-positive hospitality over a five year plan. What is net positivity? Net positivity is a concept focused on creating a positive ecological impact and reducing the carbon footprint of hospitality businesses. It involves businesses taking actions that reduce their environmental impact, such as energy conservation,...