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Net Zero
The Net Zero Hub brings together all the latest analysis, thought leading viewpoints and articles on the critical environmental issues facing infrastructure professionals. We also work closely with the Environmental Industries Commission and its members to closely reflect the key issues affecting the industry.
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New government green bidding rules now in force
All companies bidding for government contracts worth more than £5m a year must commit to achieving Net Zero by 2050. -
World leaders need to step up to win fight against climate change
The COP26 conference needs to set the conditions for the world to work together to fight climate change. -
Industry welcomes UK’s first Hydrogen Strategy
Infrastructure sector welcomes UK Hydrogen Strategy, but looks forward to seeing further details emerge.
Articles
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Net Zero, Procurement
New government green bidding rules now in force
All companies bidding for government contracts worth more than £5m a year must commit to achieving Net Zero by 2050.Read more -
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Unlocking investment in hydrogen
Arup and the GIIA launch report on how to unlock investment in the hydrogen sector.Read more -
COP26, Network Rail, Net Zero
Battery powered train to be launched at COP26
Network Rail and Vivarail bring the next-generation battery train to COP26.Read more -
Electric vehicles
2022 will be a make-or-break year for electric vehicles
Efforts to roll out EV charging infrastructure at scale will start to come to fruition next year.Read more -
World leaders need to step up to win fight against climate change
The COP26 conference needs to set the conditions for the world to work together to fight climate change.Read more -
Net Zero, Scotland
Glasgow launches £30bn Greenprint for Investment
Glasgow launches £30bn Greenprint for Investment, a portfolio of investment projects to boost 2030 Net Zero goal.Read more -
Net Zero, Renewable energy
Turner & Townsend to support delivery of world’s largest offshore windfarm
Port of Tyne appoints Turner & Townsend to support delivery of the world’s largest offshore wind farm.Read more -
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Arcadis targets Net Zero by 2035
Arcadis commits to achieving Net Zero across its global operations by 2035.Read more -
Net Zero, Sustainability
Rubber road drives into West Yorkshire
Tarmac’s recycled rubber asphalt used for the first time in West Yorkshire.Read more -
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Wood awarded contract for Humber Zero project
Wood appointed as integration project management contractor for Humber Zero.Read more -
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World in danger of losing race to net zero, says new report
Radical energy sector transformation needed to reach net zero, says Arcadis report.Read more -
Net Zero, Placemaking
Neighbourhood action critical to meeting net zero, say C40 Cities and Arup
New guidebook provides framework for green and thriving neighbourhoods, using 15-minute city principles.Read more -
Net Zero, Renewable energy
Planning approved for major Teesside offshore wind factory
Planning approved for GE Renewable Energy’s Teesworks offshore wind factory.Read more -
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Tackling conflicted net zero priorities on public infrastructure development
How government and industry can work together better on the journey towards net zero.Read more -
Scotland, Net Zero, Politics
Scottish Greens to enter government in key net zero roles
Scotland’s Green Party co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater set to be appointed as Scottish government ministers.Read more -
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Five key steps on the road to green skills and leadership
Tarmac’s Nick Toy outlines five key steps on the road to net zero.Read more -
Highways England, Net Zero
Highways England accelerates switch to lower carbon asphalts
Highways England accelerates use of warm mix asphalt in drive towards net zero.Read more -
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Consistency, commonality, clarity
Tarmac’s Emma Hines calls for a common approach and greater consistency in the drive towards net zero.Read more -
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Industry welcomes UK’s first Hydrogen Strategy
Infrastructure sector welcomes UK Hydrogen Strategy, but looks forward to seeing further details emerge.Read more -
Net Zero
UK government launches plan for hydrogen economy
Strategy to kick-start hydrogen economy set to unlock £4bn investment by 2030.Read more -
Net Zero, Retrofitting, Housing
New Social Housing Retrofit Accelerator launched
Social housing providers across England can now access fully-funded support to help decarbonise their housing stock.Read more -
Net Zero, National Infrastructure Commission
UK must commit to new greenhouse gas removal technology, says NIC
Government must get ahead of the game in crucial engineered removals sector, says new NIC report.Read more -
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Is hydrogen the lightweight champion?
Recent research shows that the public has little or no awareness of hydrogen technology.Read more -
Climate change
Partnering for action on climate change
Cross-industry partnerships are vital to improving action on climate change.Read more -
Net Zero, SMEs
New guide to help SMEs get to grips with net zero
New guide launched specifically designed to help SMEs with practical and tangible advice on net zero.Read more -
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Download our new clean construction/net zero report
Infrastructure Intelligence and Tarmac team up to launch a new net zero report which should be required reading for the industry.Read more -
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West Midlands takes significant step towards net zero
WSP-designed five-year-plan approved as the region gears up to be net zero by 2041.Read more -
Net Zero, Construction Leadership Council
CLC seeks industry support to drive net zero
CLC calls on businesses from across the industry to play their part in securing net zero carbon construction 2050.Read more -
Net Zero, Electric cars
Laing O’Rourke aims for all-electric company car fleet by 2025
Laing O’Rourke plans switch to electric company car fleet to cut emissions, with transition to all-electric fleet by 2025.Read more -
Climate change, Net Zero
Why we can’t achieve net zero without diversity
Solving climate change needs diverse voices at the table.Read more -
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Zero carbon heat can spur UK’s green economic recovery
Transition to net zero heat could lead to the development of brand-new industries, creating thousands of jobs.Read more -
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Coalition of major contractors commits to net zero
Coalition of major UK contractors make commitment to tackling the climate emergency.Read more -
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How quickly can net zero really happen?
Just how realistic are the ambitions of governments, authorities and companies about net zero?Read more
Viewpoints
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World leaders need to step up to win fight against climate change
The COP26 conference needs to set the conditions for the world to work together to fight climate change.Read more -
Net Zero
UK government launches plan for hydrogen economy
Strategy to kick-start hydrogen economy set to unlock £4bn investment by 2030.Read more -
Net Zero
Industry welcomes UK’s first Hydrogen Strategy
Infrastructure sector welcomes UK Hydrogen Strategy, but looks forward to seeing further details emerge.Read more -
Net Zero
Using data to deliver on sustainability goals
Data is increasingly being seen as the enabler to organisational efficiency and successful programme delivery.Read more -
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Why we need a map to make the journey to net zero
Spatial approaches to net zero need to be utilised on more projects.Read more -
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Why we can’t forget biodiversity in the race to net zero
The more infrastructure needs are aligned with natural processes, the better for everyone.Read more -
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The 12 steps to decarbonise your city
Practical guidance on how cities can decarbonise and achieve a net zero future.Read more -
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Little progress made on UK's net zero pledge
Taking stock on climate change progress a year after the UK signed up to net zero.Read more -
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Can the energy industry make it to Net Zero on time?
The UK needs more consistent generating capacity to power its demands today and in 30 years’ time.Read more
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