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UK Must “Harness the Power” of its Green Taxonomy – GTAG

Chris Hall

Levick also noted that the taxonomy could be employed via initiatives such as a net zero test, which the UK might apply to all its public investment decisions, utilising the taxonomy to evaluate whether investments align with the its definition of ‘green’.

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Ukraine is ‘Matrix Moment’ for Climate Change

Chris Hall

Government responses could accelerate or delay the global transition to net zero emissions, according to Joe Noss, Senior Director at the WTW Climate and Resilience Hub. Do they take the blue pill – that is, increase investment in fossil fuels, quickly bringing online brown sources of energy that increase short-term energy security?

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Pre-eminent projects crowned at Scottish Green Energy Awards

Envirotec Magazine

The Scottish Green Energy Awards returned to Edinburgh where more than 1,000 people saw winners in 13 categories receive trophies recognising their work in the clean energy sector, which supports 22,660 jobs. Outstanding Service Award, sponsored by Green Investment Group: Blargoans Ltd.

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Scottish Green Energy Awards return to Edinburgh in December

Envirotec Magazine

Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “I am absolutely delighted that we will be celebrating Scotland’s renewable energy industry in-person at this year’s Scottish Green Energy Awards. “In Outstanding Service Award (sponsored by Green Investment Group). Best Engagement Award (sponsored by Smartest Energy).

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Taking the Heat Out of COP27

Chris Hall

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), US$4 trillion needs to be invested in renewable energy globally every year by 2030 to achieve net zero by 2050. At least US$1 trillion of this needs to be annually invested in EMDEs. The finance sector .

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Preparing for COP26

Envirotec Magazine

She described the UK National Infrastructure Bank as “a really good initiative” in this respect, and said this kind of investment could pave the way, providing the proof of concept that would later secure the participation of private investors. Manufacturers are facing the twin challenges of net zero and digitisation.

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