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Trade body has published an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Biogas Industry Climate commitment to support the UK’s efforts in achieving Net Zero. Initiated by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), the UK AD and Biogas Industry Climate Declaration commits the sector to making the greatest possible contribution towards achieving the UK’s Net Zero targets. Charlotte Morton, ADBA’s Chief Executive, commented: “The Climate Change Committee...

The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new workstream focused on the Government’s net zero strategy, following the Climate Change Committee’s warning that time is running out for realistic climate commitments. Setting a new strategic work programme focused on the Government’s plans and pathway to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Committee is set to 'carefully monitor whether...

Research commissioned by Ofwat has found that customers in need of financial support are more likely to have poor mental health, but those who struggle with their mental health find it much harder to ask for help with bills, creating a vicious circle that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. As part of its #ListenCareShare conversation, the water regulator has...

Solar Energy UK has published new analysis setting out a roadmap to treble solar PV capacity over the next eight years. Titled 'Lighting the way', the report sets out a plan to deliver the 40GW of operational capacity needed by the end of the decade for the UK to remain on track for a net zero carbon economy, according to the...

Insurance company Aviva has announced a new climate-focused partnership with WWF, which will focus on shifting the financial sector to Net Zero. The conservation charity and Aviva are jointly calling on the UK government to mandate UK regulated financial institutions to develop credible transition plans that align with Net Zero and the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement. Amanda Blanc, Aviva...

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has launched an inquiry on net zero governance, which will examine the leadership and co-ordination which will be needed by government to deliver on the UK’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050. inquiry will examine the BEIS leadership role in delivering net zero, how effectively the Department is driving co-ordinated action...

Despite UK emissions falling to nearly 50% of their 1990 levels during the 2020 lockdown, the journey to Net Zero is far from half completed, Climate Change Committee warns in their annual assessment of UK progress in reducing emissions and biennial assessment of progress in adapting to climate change. This double report – 'Progress in reducing emissions' and 'Progress in...

A new inquiry by the Industry and Regulators Committee will consider Ofgem’s role in the transition to net zero and whether changes are needed to its objectives and powers or its role in the wider energy system. Having initially focused on protecting the interests of consumers, Ofgem has increasingly been given responsibilities in relation to other areas, particularly the security...

Ofwat has called on all water companies in England and Wales to meet the growing expectations about the use of storm overflows and signalled that further action is needed. The intervention from the water regulator's new interim Chief Executive comes following concern about the increased use of storm overflows in recent years and the impact they can have on waterways,...

More than 100 prominent business leaders are calling on the Prime Minister to ensure the new Planning Bill directly aligns with the obligations under the Climate Change Act and plans to reverse nature’s decline in the Environment Bill. Co-ordinated by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) and the Aldersgate Group, the letter highlights how planning can play a fundamental role in...