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Climate Action Q4 2021
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Why the food sector should be a major part of the climate solution
The food and agriculture industry is responsible for nearly a third of all carbon emissions, so must be a major part of the solution to the climate crisis going forward. If the world is serious about getting to grips with the climate crisis, agriculture and food production must feature more prominently in the debate. After...
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Digital twins: the climate tech solution driving the decarbonisation of the built environment
We all know to tackle the climate crisis we need to protect our green spaces and make our travel, shopping and diet choices greener. But have you paid any thought to decarbonising your buildings? The built environment represents a key area in which emissions reductions can and must happen to limit global warming within the 1.5℃ threshold....
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Targets to achieve Centrica’s net zero ambitions
Heat pumps are the best immediate option for millions of homes that are either off-grid or well insulated. However, some homes on the gas grid might not be suitable for heat pumps due to limited thermal efficiency or space, so we’re actively developing our thinking in this area to provide viable solutions such as hydrogen heating...
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Why standards will accelerate the net zero transition
Every economy is different. Every country’s regulatory regime is different. Standards present an opportunity to deliver systemic change, if they can be embedded systemically into the economy. What role do standards play in tackling the climate challenge? Put simply, standards set out an agreed way of doing something. They encapsulate good practice as agreed by...
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Small steps towards big change in transport sustainability
Now the talking is over and COP26 climate objectives have been agreed, attention turns to implementing the actions that will secure a sustainable future. Transportation can play a leading role in this. We often think of sustainability on an individual level. However, COP26 turned our attention to the power of collective action. We need to...
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Supporting customers in the net zero drive
Energy suppliers will need to work closely with consumers to ensure that moves towards achieving net zero carbon emissions are achieved in a way that is fair, just and affordable for all. Politicians, governments, scientists, environmental campaigners and energy companies took centre stage at COP26 in Glasgow amid negotiations to reduce global warming. But sustainability...
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We’re out of time – only Progress matters now
The success of COP26 cannot be achieved if businesses do not play a fundamental role. That does not just mean buy-in – it means true business progress. Despite all the pledges and promises, very few companies are making the climate commitments that the world needs. Even when they are, even less are combining those with...
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Net zero ambitions and the role of asset managers
The role of asset managers is crucial in tackling the climate crisis. The waves of commitments are supportive but risks loom ahead. Engagement or disengagement? Recently, an increasing number of managers have committed to decarbonise their portfolio in line with Paris Agreement goals. The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative groups these managers and includes industry...
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Bursting the industrial food model bubble – it’s not too late to change
The Earth’s bountiful and beguiling biodiversity is in startling decline as a direct result of the food humanity needs and the choices we are making as consumers. With 7.7 billion people globally, and an ever-growing population to feed, the current industrial food model is largely to blame. This is not widely understood. Recent UK consumer...
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Increased government policy is needed to meet net zero goals
The last-minute watering down of agreements at COP26 left an air of pessimism, but where are we on the road to net zero? In terms of success stories, the decarbonisation of electricity over the last decade has been significant. In 2010, less than 5% of electricity generation came from renewable energy and clean technologies. That...