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25 March 2020

How the digital revolution can power us to zero carbon

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Green Economy director Amy House shares the thoughts of a panel of innovators who are utilising the power of AI and data to cut carbon emissions and achieve their green objectives.

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12 March 2020

UK set for electric vehicle boom

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New data suggests that UK businesses are planning to invest £12 billion in electric vehicles over the next two years - nearly a 50 per cent increase compared to the previous 24 months.

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11 March 2020

Green highlights from the 2020 Budget

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The 2020 Budget may have been dominated by the response to the Coronavirus outbreak, but there were new green announcements on heating, electric vehicles, packaging and clean tech innovation.

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26 February 2020

North West industrial energy projects win share of £90m

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Europe’s first large-scale low carbon hydrogen production plant and the use of alternative fuels for glass production are among a suite of projects to share a £90 million government funding package.

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26 February 2020

Climate change ‘soaring’ up CEO agenda

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Almost two thirds of UK CEOs now believe that climate change is a threat to their business, but over half agree that action will lead to new opportunities, according to an annual survey by PwC.

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26 February 2020

8 out of 10 SMEs taking action on energy efficiency

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A survey of more than 500 UK SMEs has revealed an increasing interest in energy efficiency, with companies increasingly concerned about their energy spend and environmental impact.

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Source: Circularity Gap Report 2020

20 February 2020

World annual resource use passes 100bn tonnes

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The global economy is now consuming over 100 billion tonnes of materials a year for the first time ever, with only 8.6 per cent being reused - sparking concern from experts.

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18 February 2020

8 out of 10 SMEs taking action on energy efficiency

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A survey of more than 500 UK SMEs has revealed an increasing interest in energy efficiency, with companies increasingly concerned about their energy spend and environmental impact.

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17 February 2020

Climate change ‘soaring’ up CEO agenda

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Almost two thirds of UK CEOs now believe that climate change is a threat to their business, but over half agree that action will lead to new opportunities, according to an annual survey by PwC.

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17 February 2020

Ban on petrol and diesel cars to be brought forward

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The government has announced plans to bring forward an end to the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040 to 2035, or earlier if a faster transition becomes feasible.

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23 January 2020

Record year and bright future for ‘smart’ EVs

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As electric vehicles continue to surge to record levels, a major collaboration between key players in energy and transport has reported that the shift will transform the energy system for the better.

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22 January 2020

Digital tool helps firms measure ‘circularity’

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A new digital tool, developed and tested by more than 30 major companies, has been launched to provide firms of any size with a comprehensive picture of how ‘circular’ their operations are.

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