Tag: net-zero

Western Power Distribution aims for net-zero

Stuart Mitchell

Western Power Distribution recently joined a number of leading UK and international companies to sign up to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C pledge and the United Nation’s Race to Zero campaign; following a verified science-based target of 1.5⁰ to limit the climate impact from their activities. The environment strategy sets out their ambitions for achieving net zero through an array of activities, including their own decarbonisation of transport, with 89% of their commercial van fleet moving to decarbonised vehicles, such as electric vehicles, by 2028. This comes off the back…

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Highways England seeks road to net-zero by 2050

Stuart Mitchell

Highways England have released their roadmap to Net Zero, they have posted it on their website, with the announcement below: From today, we will take immediate and sustained action towards decarbonising England’s motorways and A-roads, so we can continue to bring significant benefits to motorists, communities and businesses in a net-zero future.  Building on our work reducing carbon since 2015, the plan sets out a comprehensive roadmap to rapidly decarbonise the strategic road network (SRN).  We plan to achieve this by putting roads at the heart of Britain’s net zero future through three key commitments; achieving net zero for our…

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Cadogan launches ambitious pledge to become net-zero within the next 10 years

Stuart Mitchell

Chelsea 2030 sets out 12 ambitious targets contributing to a more sustainable city. Cadogan’s ten-year plan is to drive a positive and sustainable future across the 90 acre estate in Chelsea, including a roadmap to become net-zero. The Chelsea 2030 Stewardship Strategy outlines 12 new targets supported by a multitude of initiatives that will reduce Cadogan’s own impact on the environment and that of its occupiers and suppliers, while also protecting Chelsea’s unique heritage and supporting its community. This follows extensive local consultation to understand the most pressing concerns facing…

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Jetblue Expands Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel As Part of Its Strategy to Achieve Net-zero Carbon Emissions by 2040

Stuart Mitchell

JetBlue has entered into a new relationship with World Energy and World Fuel Services for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). JetBlue’s LAX flights using SAF started this month. This increase in the airline’s usage of SAF includes 1.5 million gallons of blended SAF a year for at least three years, accounting for approximately five percent of JetBlue’s LAX fuel. Renewable fuel options will play a critical role in the aviation industry’s transition to lower-carbon operations. This is the latest step for JetBlue as the airline…

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Cathay Pacific commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Stuart Mitchell

The Cathay Pacific Group has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, becoming one of the first airlines in Asia to establish a timeline for making carbon neutrality a reality. The airline’s commitment precedes the release of the Group’s Sustainable Development Report 2020, which details the Group’s strategy and performance in environmental, social and governance aspects. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer Augustus Tang said: “The unprecedented pandemic has shaken the world and showed us that ‘business as usual’ is not an option when dealing with an imminent global risk.…

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