Welcome to the latest Net Zero, Carbon Reduction, and Energy Management news updates
Is your reputation, sales target and customer retention at risk without a carbon reduction plan?
Pressure continues to grow from customers wanting to see proof of their supplier’s carbon credentials. Organisations within the supply chain are discovering that the expectation for them to have a Carbon Reduction Plan is becoming increasingly important, if not vital to win business.
The main impact to your organisation is simple: if you do not have a Carbon Reduction Strategy then it will limit the contracts you will be awarded.
Find out how a Carbon Reduction Plan will impact your organisation’s profitability
Understanding Scope 4 emissions and your Carbon Reduction Plan
In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate sustainability and the journey to Net Zero, the concept of Scope 4 emissions or ‘avoided emissions’ is gaining eminence alongside the traditional greenhouse gas emissions categories identified by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol).
So, what is Scope 4 and where should it sit in your Carbon Reduction Strategy?
Navigating the complexities of sustainability reporting for net zero success
In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, sustainability reporting is fundamental to organisations as they strive to meet their net zero and sustainability goals.
With regulators, stakeholders and investors wanting improved sustainability data, the demand for accurate and efficient sustainability reporting has never been higher.
Read more about the challenges associated with sustainability reporting
Become a Carbon Neutral business in 4 steps
The road to becoming a carbon neutral organisation is complicated and not the same for every business.
To help you understand the different stages of achieving carbon neutrality through offsetting your carbon emissions via verified projects, watch our video to find out more.
The latest news coming out of TEAM
TEAM appoints Energy and Facilities professional to strengthen its consultancy service
Experienced Energy Consultant, Alex Au Yeung has joined our Energy Services department to support organisations in managing their compliance and energy certification.
Alex is a Chartered Engineer who has spent over two decades working in facility management, maintenance and building services, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.
Discover more about Alex’s appointment
DESNZ has opened consultation on regulating TPIs in the energy retail market
DESNZ has opened a consultation seeking views on options for regulating third-party intermediaries (TPIs) in the energy retail market to protect consumers and businesses. The consultation outlines proposals to regulate TPIs, enhance consumer protection, improve market transparency and ensure that TPIs contribute positively to the energy sectors’ transition to net zero.
National Gas has published its Gas Winter Outlook 2024 report
In its Gas Winter Outlook 2024 report, National Gas found that the UK is well-positioned to meet its energy needs through a mix of sources, including the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), Norway, LNG imports, and interconnectors with Belgium and the Netherlands. With gas continuing to play a crucial role during peak demand periods, complementing renewable energy sources to ensure a resilient power supply.
Energy Crisis Commission publishes energy crisis report
The Energy Crisis Commission (ECC) recently published a report highlighting the UK’s vulnerability to future energy crises due to its heavy reliance on gas for heating and power. The report emphasizes that policy inconsistency and insufficient investment have left the country critically unprepared for price spikes.
Britain’s last coal-fired power station set to close in landmark moment
The UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station shut at the end of September, drawing to a close Britain’s 142-year reliance on the fossil fuel to produce electricity. According to Government statistics, renewables, mainly wind and solar power, now make up more than half of the mix.
Energy Wholesale Market Review
Throughout this month, prices have fluctuated due to below average temperature at the start of the month, which has increased to above average towards the end of the month. Gas contracts saw bearish pressure, contrasted against a much more mixed outlook for the power markets.
Enfinium begins UK’s first carbon capture pilot
Enfinium has launched the UK’s first carbon capture pilot at an energy from waste facility, commencing a 12-month trial at its Ferrybridge-1 site in Knottingley, West Yorkshire. The project captures one tonne of carbon dioxide per day using a scaled-down carbon capture and storage (CCS) system supplied by Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI).
The pilot aims to collect operational data on performance metrics such as CO2 capture rates and solvent degradation. This information will inform potential future deployment of CCS technology across Enfinium’s six UK energy from waste facilities.
Emma Pinchbeck announced as the new Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee
Following former CEO of the Climate Change Committee, Chris Stark’s resignation, the Committee has appointed Emma Pinchbeck as CEO. Emma will oversee the publication of the Seventh Carbon Budget advice in early 2025 and the fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment independent assessment in 2026.
Energy UK conference 2024: keynote speech by Ed Miliband
In a speech to Energy UK’s annual conference, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, stressed the importance of strengthening energy security, vowing to take on the “blockers” to accelerate expansion of renewable energy.
UK Government confirms funding for new carbon capture sites
The UK Government has confirmed funding for the launch of the UK’s first carbon capture sites. It outlines that two sites in Teesside and Merseyside are expected to receive funding, creating 4,000 new direct jobs. The announcement highlights that up to £21.7bn of funding will be made available, over 25 years, to be allocated between these two clusters.
UK council leaders back net zero duty despite implementation nerves
In the UK100’s latest report, Local Net Zero 2.0: The Moment to Deliver, a resounding 88% of Britain’s local authority leaders would welcome a statutory duty to tackle climate change, but only if it came with the necessary powers and funding.
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