Green Intelligence August 2024 - the latest environmental business news
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SBTi update Corporate Net Zero Standard for climate action - The Science Based Targets Initiative has released four technical outputs for a more effective approach to the Corporate Net Zero Standard.
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Which cities are best for EV drivers? Find out which UK cities are leading the way with EV infrastructure.
A look at the UK's greenest ever month - According to a recent report, April 2024 was the UK’s ‘greenest ever’ month, with the electricity grid running on 92.2 per cent of zero carbon generation.
EVs take bigger market share, but sales and skills are behind UK targets - EVs took 27.4 per cent share of the UK auto market in July 2024, but industry insiders forecast slower sales for the rest of the year.
Record budget for UK clean energy auction - The government has un-veiled a record breaking ￡1.5bn budget for its renewable energy auction, a move expected to boost offshore wind and energy security.
Our Energy Future: Solar Power
Solar power is one of the UK’s fastest growing clean energy sources, with one in every 20 buildings in the UK utilising solar technologies, equating to over 1.2 million rooftops. Here, we explore what solar power is, how it works, and how it will help the UK deliver a clean energy future.
Case study: Building confidence in sustainability for textile firm
Salford-based textile company gains greater confidence in their sustainability goals and commitments following training and support from Green Economy.
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Tree bark is being used to remove atmospheric methane, study finds - Tree bark could be the unlikely solution to one of the world’s most abundant greenhouse gasses.
Government responds to UK energy sector data sharing model - Proposals for a digital spine outlining commitments towards data sharing for energy infrastructure has been pitched to the government.
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