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Failed to follow up on climate pledges? Now the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is planning to single out firms for failing to submit targets for validation. 9 UK companies so far have been "removed" on the SBTi's public target dashboard. #SBTi ow.ly/8PMu50PsLfq

It's Monday - and time to share the last of our July blogs. This time, we're focusing on the recent Climate Change Committee's (CCC) Progress Report findings. #CCC #ClimateChange ow.ly/o3xr50Pp5Jh

After years of anticipation, the Acorn CCS project in Aberdeenshire has been formally chosen as one of the UK's first four carbon capture clusters. #CCS #EnergyEfficiency ow.ly/n3vt50Pp3EV

The world's largest battery storage scheme is set to be right here in the UK. Carlton Power has secured planning permissions for the 1GW battery energy storage scheme (BESS) from Trafford Council. ow.ly/qRTl50PkoG6

New funding is on the way for #nuclearenergy. The UK gov't has set plans to offer grants of £157m to support the nuclear power industry. One goal, in particular, is to invest in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as an alternative to traditional reactors. ow.ly/ohR750PeQO8

The Scottish Government are on a mission to #decarbonise Scotland's public buildings: The Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund (worth £20m) promises to reduce public sector building #emissions by 80% by 2030 - aiming for #netzero by 2045. ow.ly/uAtQ50P9EM5

Demand for renewable energy managers grew by 1114% from 2019 to 2022, according to a new report. But 42% of energy sector workers are still not confident that businesses are ready to achieve decarbonisation. The latest research, highlighted below 📲 ow.ly/bWoE50P7Is3

Almost half (41 per cent) of UK directors and upper management would pay between 10-14 per cent more for a sustainable working space. That’s according to the latest report from software development company CIM. Our latest insights, below 👇 ow.ly/tyzb50P2xUi

Foreign Office minister Zac Goldsmith has stepped down after accusing Rishi Sunak of being "simply uninterested" in the climate emergency. Where will he go from here? More below #ClimateEmergency ow.ly/lbZV50P2nHu

Yesterday, the Climate Change Committee released its 2023 Report to Parliament. Key messages include: - Lack of urgency - Need for immediate priority actions and policies - Calling out of fossil fuel production to be out of line with net zero goals ow.ly/qnOm50P0c2c

Today the International Sustainability Standards Board has launched two new standards around sustainability disclosure, including Scope 3 emissions. The first corporate reports are expected by 2025. Read more below 👇 #ISSB #SDR #reporting ow.ly/h9nC50OXbNO

Want to have your say on the BREEAM Version 7 consultation? BRE is calling on stakeholders to respond and help shape the future of green building standards. Act fast! The deadline closes 30th of June. More below ow.ly/RthH50OTzrR

"The economic case for action is stronger than ever, and in this next phase Climate Action 100+ will raise our ambition and expand our efforts to achieve lasting climate action that accelerates the just transition to a zero emissions future." #NetZero ow.ly/KN8t50OLZPS

'The global rate of energy efficiency improvements must double this decade for international climate goals to be met – but doing so could create millions of jobs and improve energy access for almost a billion people.' #GreenEconomy #JobCreation ow.ly/W6fF50OJcRv

Surpassing England, Ukraine installed a record number of onshore wind turbines last year. Discover the growth of renewable energy in Ukraine and its implications for the industry: ow.ly/US0R50OzKA3 #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #Ukraine

The UK and Japan have issued a joint statement, pledging to work together to diversify energy supply sources, looking to further invest in the renewables sector. #RenewableEnergy ow.ly/1vjb50OrYP1

The EU Parliament is enforcing stricter regulatory barriers on carbon-neutral claims backed by offsetting. Find out how this move aims to tighten regulations and ensure genuine climate action. More below 👇 #ClimateAction #CarbonNeutral #EURegulations ow.ly/t90250OnMvn

“Energy storage is key to building a future-proof, resilient and decarbonised energy system,” said EU energy chief Kadri Simson at the launch of the European Energy Storage Coalition, which aims to shape future EU policy around storage. #EnergyStorage ow.ly/Vmjg50Okita

29% of FMs say that their workloads have increased in the past year. Now, digital technologies could serve as a key tool to improve workload efficiency, energy consumption, and a pathway to reduce operational costs. More below #cloudtechnology ow.ly/TMu150Ojoer

MPs have warned that there are still major barriers in the way to achieving full solar power potential, including inadequate battery storage and affordable loans. More below #solarpower #renewablenergy ow.ly/TUt150OgICz