Heat pumps are seen as key to meeting the UK’s 2035 climate targets by halving the carbon emissions from heating buildings.
F1 switches to Forest Stewardship Council-approved tyres
The Pirelli tyres used in F1 races have switched to those approved by an NGO as meeting its standards for sustainable forestry.
City of London sets out Square Mile net zero target of 2040
City of London corporation has published its corporate plan for 2024 to 2029, outlining its progress so far and the eco targets it aims to hit.
ITV plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050
ITV’s wide-ranging plan includes climate goals for 2030 and 2050 and details how the broadcaster plans to achieve its targets.
Government invests nearly £2m in net-zero AI projects
The government is funding eight AI projects which aim to cut emissions and boost energy efficiency.
Sainsbury’s accelerates emission reduction targets as it looks to ‘protect and restore nature’
Sainsbury’s has committed to reducing scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 68% by 2030 as it sets scope 3 FLAG emissions targets for the first time.
Government ‘scares off’ green investors as Sunak backs new gas power stations
The prime minister will permit gas power stations to be built in the future, watering down a committee to reach a net zero grid by 2035.
Trainline: UK needs 30% leap in rail travel by 2035 to hit net zero target
Trainline is calling for collective action to encourage more people to travel by rail as part of a wider initiative it is calling Project 30%.
Energy: UK lags behind European economies on low-carbon spend
International Energy Agency data shows UK spend on low-carbon measures from April 2020 to the end of April 2023 was around £26.2m.
Greggs says 2040 net zero target is ‘fully embedded’ into business
Greggs’ eco update came as the business reported that pre-tax profits had risen by 21% to £188.3m, with a leap of almost 20% in total sales.
