What is net zero?
Net zero is the world’s answer to stopping climate change. On the 27th June 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end our contribution to climate change. The legislation committed the nations of the UK to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Net zero means any remaining emissions would be offset by schemes to remove an equivalent amount of greenhouse gases. The EU and many other nations have now agreed to do the same, meaning net zero has been adopted as the best strategy to protect us and the natural world from rising global temperatures.
Net zero differs from ‘carbon neutral’ as this can be achieved by simply offsetting the carbon emissions of a business or home; whereas net zero, in spirit, means reducing emissions to their lowest amount through energy efficiency measures and then using offsetting as a last resort to balance remaining hard to remove emissions.
Why is Net Zero Week™
important?
Why is Net Zero Week™ important?
We all need to radically reduce our carbon emissions to combat the effects of climate change. Reaching net zero will require many new measures, innovative solutions, aggressive government policies and plenty of human effort both at work and at home.
Net Zero Week™ is part of this much needed momentum. The UK’s national awareness week highlights our challenge and provides the best expert advice and information to help us all better understand the challenge and how to benefit from making changes. Our greatest pursuit requires us all to take on our fair share of tackling emissions to stop global warming.
How did we get to
net zero?
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More offshore
wind power
Develop enough wind power generation
to power every home by 2030
Supporting 60,000 jobs
Reduce emissions by 21m tonnes between 2023-2032
Invest in low carbon
hydrogen gas
Support hydrogen, to replace fossil fuel gas,
for heating and transport fuel
Supporting 8,000 jobs
Reduce emissions by 41m tonnes between 2023 -2032
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Deliver new and
advanced nuclear power
Pursue both large-scale and modern
small reactor power stations
Supporting 10,000 new jobs
Unlock £300m private money for small reactors
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Shift to zero
emission vehicles
End the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from
2030 and hybrids from 2035
Supporting 40,000 new jobs
Reduce emissions by 300m tonnes by 2050
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More green public transport,
cycling & walking
Increase more active and sustainable transport,
and fund thousands of net zero buses
Supporting 3,000 jobs
Reduce emissions by 2m tonnes between 2023-2032
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Green planes
and ships
Invest in zero emission planes and support
sustainable fuel
Supporting 5,200 jobs
Reduce emissions by 15m+ tonnes by 2050
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Greener buildings
Make our buildings more energy efficient
and move away from fossil fuel gas boilers
Supporting 50,000 jobs
Reduce emissions by 71m tonnes between 2023-2032
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Invest in carbon
capture technologies
Capture 10m tonnes of CO2 by 2030 and invest
in carbon usage & storage systems
Supporting 50,000 jobs
Reduce emissions by 40m tonnes between 2023-2032
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More offshore
wind power
Develop enough wind power generation
to power every home by 2030
Supporting 60,000 jobs
Reduce emissions by 21m tonnes between 2023-2032
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Invest in low carbon
hydrogen gas
Support hydrogen, to replace fossil fuel
gas,
for heating and transport fuel
Supporting 8,000 jobs
Reduce emissions by 41m tonnes between 2023 -2032
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Deliver new
and
advanced
nuclear power
Pursue both large-scale and modern
small reactor power stations
Supporting 10,000 new jobs
Unlock £300m private money for small reactors
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Shift to zero
emission vehicles
End the sale of new petrol and diesel
cars and vans from
2030 and hybrids
from 2035
Supporting 40,000 new jobs
Reduce emissions by 300m tonnes by 2050
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10
More green public
transport,
cycling
and walking
Increase more active and sustainable
transport,
and fund thousands of
net zero buses
Supporting 3,000 jobs
Reduce emissions by 2m tonnes between 2023-2032
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Green planes
and ships
Invest in zero emission planes and
support sustainable fuel
Supporting 5,200 jobs
Reduce emissions by 15m+ tonnes by 2050
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Greener buildings
Make our buildings more energy
efficient and move away from
fossil fuel
gas boilers
Supporting 50,000 jobs
Reduce emissions by 71m tonnes between 2023-2032
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Invest in carbon
capture technologies
Capture 10m tonnes of CO2 by 2030
and invest in carbon usage & storage
systems
Supporting 50,000 jobs
Reduce emissions by 40m tonnes between 2023-2032
33%
of emissions are consumer based
from our homes and cars
Going net zero made easy
Going net zero
made easy
made easy
When zero means more for you and better for everyone else
We reveal how to make your home greener overnight without costing money. Then, help you explore net zero living with our simple help cards which will unlock big financial rewards for reducing your personal emissions.
Net zero simply means improving life and giving back to our environment
33%
of emissions are consumer
based from our homes and cars
When small business
means business
means business
Taking on net zero just means taking on your share
99%
of all UK businesses are small and
medium sized enterprises
Going net zero means accepting your responsibility and reaping the benefits. We have developed a range of information and content with experts so that you can discover different opportunities whilst tackling your emissions.
Going net zero means a better business and a better environment for everyone
99%
of all UK businesses are small
and medium sized enterprises
67%
of emissions come from
public and private businesses
Big business means being bold
Net zero means taking on the fight and winning
We have curated content from trade and professional bodies to respected commentators and leading brands to help you explore more opportunities and benefits on the path towards net zero.
Going net zero means a more resilient business and tackling climate change
67%
of emissions come from public
and private businesses
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