Tag: Net Zero

Unite Students launches pathway to Net Zero

Stuart Mitchell

Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, has today released a new document outlining its pathway to net zero by 2030, including targets for carbon reduction now formally validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Unite Students has set two key overarching targets for delivery as part of its Sustainability Strategy: net zero carbon operations by 2030 and net zero carbon development by 2030. The new pathway brings together areas of focus, further targets and planned investment covering both elements. The pathway outlines four key steps: Reduce…

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Standard Chartered announces interim targets and methodology for pathway to net zero by 2050

Stuart Mitchell

Standard Chartered has announced ambitious new targets to reach net-zero carbon emissions from its financed activity by 2050, including interim 2030 targets for the most carbon-intensive sectors. The Group’s approach is based on the best data currently available and aligns to the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario (NZE). Whilst 33 of our 59 footprint markets do not at present have a commitment to reach net zero by 2050, we are setting out our plan for this timeline, recognising the pivotal role we can play in the…

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VOXI by Vodafone announces charity partnership and new range of refurbished devices as part of its drive to create a net zero future

Stuart Mitchell

VOXI by Vodafone is partnering with rainforest charity Cool Earth as part of its commitment to tackle climate change and electronic waste, helping to create a net zero future. VOXI’s reward scheme, VOXI Drop, will donate over £60,000 to Cool Earth. This will be spent on a variety of projects supporting biodiversity, people and trees. VOXI customers will be asked to choose which of these projects they would like the donation – made on their behalf – to support. VOXI has also launched a range of refurbished mobile phones, helping…

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The Carbon Trust to lead expert consortium delivering pioneering acceleration support to UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio

Stuart Mitchell

As part of the UK Government’s £1bn Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) the Carbon Trust will lead a consortium delivering acceleration support to up to 200 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Support will include business development advice, practical workshops, peer-to-peer learning and access to stakeholder and investor networks. This will help these innovative companies make the most of the funding provided by NZIP and enable them to commercialise at speed and scale.  In leading the design and delivery of the Zero Innovation Portfolio Acceleration Support, the Carbon Trust is joined…

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Move to net zero emissions creates an opportunity to grow UK industrial supply chains – but a comprehensive plan is needed

Stuart Mitchell

The Aldersgate Group launches a new report today arguing that the decarbonisation of the UK’s heavy industrial and manufacturing sectors could drive the growth of low carbon industrial supply chains in the UK, increase these sectors’ contribution to the economy, and make UK industry more resilient to global economic shocks and supply chain disruptions. Based on significant engagement with major businesses across heavy industrial and manufacturing sectors, this report calls on Government to build on its Net Zero and Industrial Decarbonisation Strategies and put in place a comprehensive plan to establish stronger low…

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