Net zero

ECIU analysis warns extreme weather caused by climate change and geopolitical tensions could drive up food prices 'indefinitely'

Ministers reportedly poised to sign off on Seventh Carbon Budget to cut emissions 87 per cent by 2040, in line with Climate Change Committee recommendations

UN report warns growth in construction activity continues to outpace rate of decarbonisation, putting global climate targets at risk

Global adoption of clean technologies is gathering pace, paving the way for a significant reduction in fossil fuel reliance

Assessment of flight data across 1,300 airports worldwide finds aviation sector remains off track for meeting climate targets, with many hubs also drawing up runway expansion plans

Fresh funding from Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) programme to be awarded to projects helping to decarbonise and future-proof local transport networks

Mobile and tech giant publishes latest sustainability strategy, including new recycling and circularity targets for 2030

Majority of larger schemes now seen to have credible net zero strategy, but smaller schemes are still lagging with their climate efforts

Report calls for continent-wide push to accelerate grid development, curb power costs, and ramp up electrification efforts

Government agency ups environmental efforts amid warnings climate change is already affecting athletes’ health, training, and performance