Check out our overview of the key news stories in the world of net zero and energy from this past month.
Government announces historic budget increase for green energy auction
On Wednesday, the energy secretary, Ed Miliband announced the budget would be increased to £1.5bn, which is a £500m increase compared to last year.
Read the story on the BBC
Oil prices at risk from geopolitical instability
A recent report indicates that oil prices continue to be volatile due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, with significant price swings resulting from conflicts and disruptions
Read the full story on Energy Live News
The challenges of unintentional greenwashing
Greenwashing is a growing concern for both businesses and their customers. Consumers worry about being deceived by companies making false environmental claims, while many companies fear being accused of unintentional greenwashing when reporting on emissions
View the report from Cornwall Insight
UK’s renewable energy surpasses record high
In 2023, renewables produced 46.4% of the country’s electricity, up from 41.5% in 2022.
This is the third time in four years that renewables have surpassed fossil fuels, which provided 36.7% of electricity, down from 40.8% the year before.
Read the full story on Energy Live News
Transforming data into action: Five key steps for setting scope 3 targets
The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has recently published a new discussion paper focusing on Scope 3 management, take a look at the five key steps businesses can take to help tackle indirect (Scope 3) emissions.
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Recycled bottle tops and tables made from shuttlecocks - the greenest Olympics?
From tables crafted from shuttlecocks to plant-based menus, Paris 2024 has unveiled several initiatives aimed at achieving their sustainability goals. This is after the organising committee has vowed to make it the greenest games in Olympic history.
Read the full story on BBC Sport
Just stop oil activists disrupt departures by blocking gates at gatwick
Seven Just Stop Oil activists blocked departure gates at Gatwick Airport by using suitcases equipped with lock-on devices.
Read the full story on Energy Live News
UK sees 43% surge in Zero Emission Vehicles in just one year
The UK has experienced a notable surge in zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), with their numbers rising by 43% in the past year. ZEVs are a category of ultra-low emission vehicles, producing less than 75 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre.
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