“Our global leadership in combating climate change which we will maintain and take forward now presents us with a massive opportunity to enjoy industrial success.” The industrial strategy should: Build...
Greater building energy efficiency reduces the need for additional electricity generation and ensures heat demand is as manageable as possible. Decarbonising heat is widely recognised as one the greatest...
“The emissions reduction plan will provide an important signal to the markets, businesses and investors, and help the private sector plan for the transition to a low carbon future.”...
The need for an ambitious and stable environmental policy after Brexit. Developing an ambitious and stable environmental policy that supports the UK’s economic competitiveness and the health of its...
The case for energy efficiency The Conservative manifesto (2017) promised to deliver “Competitive and affordable energy”, but there is little detail on how this will be achieved. This briefing...
“A healthy environment is the basis of sustainable economic growth.” The UK’s natural environment is deteriorating, with some indexes suggesting that we are among the most nature-depleted countries in...
One of the greatest barriers to private investment in Natural Capital is the lack of a reliable revenue stream. There are several actions the private sector can take to overcome...
This report considers the experience of businesses involved with the implementation of specific policies in three sectors of the economy and as such cannot capture the experience of all...
The EU is making steady progress in improving the resource efficiency of its economy. Between 2000 and 2016, the EU-28’s resource productivity went from €1.47/kg to €2.07/kg, an increase...
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