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Confusion reigns as Whitehall briefing contradicts PM’s net zero speech

Envirotec Magazine

There are increasing concerns that civil servants in the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) are attempting to undermine the Prime Minister’s attempts to reset the UK’s net zero policies, says trade body the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA). The Prime Minister’s net zero reset is unravelling fast.

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Government’s offshore wind shortfall could delay net zero

Envirotec Magazine

A new report forecasting the energy generation mix out to 2030, has calculated the government will miss its 50GW offshore wind capacity target, with potential consequences for net zero. Figure 1: Future electricity generation capacity breakdown (Source: Cornwall Insight Benchmark Power Curve). ”

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Net Zero for EU Real Estate Hinges on EPBD

Chris Hall

Parliament took a more ambitious stance overall, determining that all new buildings should be zero-emission from 2028 and existing buildings would need to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The International Energy Agency has outlined that 50% of all existing buildings need to be net zero by 2040, increasing to 85% by 2050.

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Green Gas Support Scheme application window extended to March 2028

Envirotec Magazine

The Department for Energy Strategy and Net Zero (DESNZ) announced on Saturday (21 October) that it was extending the deadline to apply to the Green Gas Support Scheme from the proposed 31 March 2026 in its Mid-Scheme review consultation to 31 March 2028. This offers a two-year additional window for anaerobic digestion (AD) plant operators to ensure (..)

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Singapore Unveils Finance for Net Zero Action Plan 

Chris Hall

Code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers, grant schemes for transition bonds and loans, and ISSB-aligned disclosures included in action plan. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a net zero transition financing plan as part of the city-state’s climate and sustainability agenda.

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Global beverages industry could reach emissions target by 2028 if clear plan put in place, says report

Envirotec Magazine

If a clear plan were implemented, the industry could meet current targets as early as 2028. If done effectively, these measures will allow beverage companies to instill bottom-up change even as they lead top-down change, meeting in the middle to allow the industry to meet net zero targets ahead of schedule.

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Opportunity for Women in the Clean Energy Transition

3BL Media

And, by 2028, estimates suggest women will be responsible for 75% of discretionary spending. To meet net zero by 2050, the U.S. In addition, they control $10 trillion in assets, a number that is expected to grow to $30 trillion – an amount roughly equivalent to U.S. gross domestic product – over the next decade.