Net Zero Week in Parliament

The UK's official national awareness week is coming to Westminster | 7 - 8 July 2025.

About

Net Zero Week is the UK’s official national awareness week, tackling all things net zero. The government and industry backed initiative is marking its fifth anniversary in July 2025. To celebrate this milestone, we are bringing a delegation of net zero stakeholders to Parliament to curate events for MPs, Peers and policy aides.

Sponsor

James Naish MP. For the past decade, James has worked full-time in the energy industry, leading large consumer programmes including smart metering, faster customer switching and price control business planning (2023-2028). He has also been involved as a Councillor and Council Leader, helping to secure the UK’s first fusion prototype energy plant for Bassetlaw in the north of Nottinghamshire, and promoting Local Area Energy Planning across the county. James works across industry as a Vice President of the Association for Decentralised Energy and is committed to helping the new government using his professional background. He was elected as the new MP for Rushcliffe in July 2024.

Sponsor

Mike Reader MP is the Government's Business Champion for Construction and a Member of the DESNZ Select Committee. Mike brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as an executive-level leader in the construction industry. With nearly two decades in the sector, Mike is a passionate advocate for sustainable building practices and clean energy solutions. His background in civil engineering and project management informs his approach to environmental policy and infrastructure development. In Parliament, Mike champions initiatives that promote green technology, improve energy efficiency, and support the growth of the construction and built environment sector. He is committed to driving forward policies that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship, ensuring a sustainable future for Northampton South and beyond.