The UK saw the second highest number of companies setting science-based targets in 2022, according to a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) monitoring report that has reported an 87% increase in the number of companies setting targets globally. edie.net/uk-ranks-second-in-…

Government funding is available to help organisations improve existing district heating and communal heating projects via the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES). #HNES #Heating #EnergyEfficiency conceptenergy.org/heat-netwo…

Today (August 14), a new UK Business Climate Hub with funding from the Net-Zero Council was unveiled with the goal of assisting 5.5 million SMEs in lowering their energy costs and emissions as part of their net-zero transition. businessclimatehub.uk/

Are you up to date on the latest package reforms to the UK Energy Trading Emissions scheme? Changes include a new emission limit and a planned scheme extension to cover domestic maritime transport and waste. Full details, below #UKETS #Emissions ow.ly/O0zY50PwsUy

The Government has admitted that delivery timeframes for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), including nuclear power plants and wind farms, increased by 65% between 2012 and 2021, says a new report. Now, gov't is looking to cut back. ow.ly/zmaG50PsKKJ

It's been a busy week in #greenpolicy for Britain. Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure to avoid watering down green policies. What's next, and what can we expect to see in the future? More below #climatepolicy #sustainability ow.ly/lcbF50Pp3oH

New funding alert 🚨 The gov't has confirmed new measures to speed up preparations for the UK's cornerstone nuclear project. Sizewell C is set to gain £170m in extra funding for construction 🛠️ #NuclearPower #SizewellC ow.ly/9YIc50PkotE

“GBN will drive the rapid expansion of new nuclear power plants in the UK at an unprecedented scale and pace," said the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The new funding, worth £157m, is set to supercharge the nuclear industry. #NuclearEnergy ow.ly/FqAY50PeR6r

Leading financiers and philanthropists convened in Windsor today for a Climate Finance Mobilisation Forum. The goal? To support initiatives that aid emerging and developing economies in transitioning to net zero. #NetZero ow.ly/laBC50P7I3k

Still coming to grips with #greenwashing terms? It can be a tough topic to understand, but is as important as ever. Now, legal challenges surrounding greenwashing are on the rise. ow.ly/YXPH50P2nU3

“Glimmers of the net zero transition can be seen in growing sales of new electric cars and the continued deployment of renewable capacity, but the scale-up of action overall is worryingly slow,” says the latest Climate Change Committee report. #CCCReport ow.ly/ZzWO50P0cgU

While #renewablepowerproduction increased by 14 per cent year-on-year, global energy-related emissions still rose by 0.8 per cent, according to Statistical Review of World Energy. What do we have to do to decrease #emissions? More in the article below ow.ly/nkGi50OXcpF

According to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), global progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been “static” for the third year in a row, posing a threat to the world’s decade-long efforts on the Global Goals. ow.ly/sapE50OTzU8

The UK Government has pledged to bring taxes on North Sea oil and gas producers back down to pre-energy-price-crisis levels, but not until 2028. What does this mean for industry? More below #EnergyProfitsLevy #NorthSeaOil ow.ly/VXZy50OM03Y

New net zero mandate 'sends a clear message we must end our historic dependency on fossil fuels', says Ofgem CEO. Find out more about how this decision will shape the future of clean energy transition. #Sustainability #ClimateAction ow.ly/kQY050OJcsN

“We believe the Secretary of State made significant climate-related errors when he granted planning permission for this development, and that his decision was unlawful," said Friends of the Earth campaigner Tony Bosworth. Hearing details outlined below ow.ly/XM8t50OtbJG

“We’re world leaders in renewable technologies and by supporting President Biden’s Carbon Management Challenge we are taking a step closer to realising our huge potential..." commented Grant Shapps edie.net/uk-to-join-bidens-c…

A £4.5 million university investment aims to support digital adoption in UK SMEs, empowering them to leverage technology for growth and innovation. What could this mean for SMEs moving forward? More below #SME #innovation #newtechnology ow.ly/1QBw50OnMBY

According to the UAE, host of the upcoming COP28 climate summit, the world is not yet ready to switch off fossil fuels completely. So then, how does the path to a more sustainable future look? @edie explores this idea, below #fossilfuels #decarbonisation ow.ly/e74O50OkiBS

A team of over 70 specialists from various industries have been assembled by @UKGBC to support its efforts to address embedded carbon emissions. #emissions #builtenvironment ow.ly/atCB50OgIwW