Tag Archives: Net Zero

At the heart of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all UN member states in 2015, are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These provide a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. The SDGs recognise that ending poverty and other deprivations must…

The UK has become the first “major” economy to halve its greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2022, new official statistics show.

Behaviour change can unlock long-lasting social, economic and environmental benefits and is a critical component of the transition to net zero, according to a new policy paper from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure (APPGI).

There can be no question that considerable levels of decarbonisation are underway across the infrastructure and engineering sectors. The dramatic expansion of renewable energy has played a big part in that, and so has the emergence of new technologies and standards in all sectors. Projects like Ev0, featured this month,…

The project to renew 19th century palm houses at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden has focused on net zero construction. But the team has found that reality is hamstringing its ambition.

A new road surfacing product has been used to resurface a slip road on the M65 in Lancashire which is net zero carbon emissions without the need for carbon offsetting.

Procurement could be instrumental in decarbonising the highways and transport sector but there are factors that limit the extent to which it can drive change.

The Indian aviation industry is flying high. A booming economy, rising middle-income households, supportive policy frameworks and infrastructure building, and healthy competition amongst low-cost carriers are all contributing. But sustainability is also a top priority. Aviation accounts for 2% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, so sustainable airport structure is critical.…

The UK target of a decarbonised power system by 2035 will be missed unless the build rate of new energy sources increases soon and quickly, according to a new report from AtkinsRéalis.

An inquiry has been launched to look into the likelihood of Northern Ireland reaching net zero emissions by 2050 as recent figures show the nation is not on track to meet its first target.