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Beyond Technology: Why People and Culture Hold the Key to Public Sector Net Zero

2 September 2025

Technology alone won’t get us to Net Zero. People will. The urgency of climate action is undeniable. The science is clear: we must urgently reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the potentially devastating impacts of human-induced climate change. Progress has been made - many countries are moving steadily towards Net Zero. In the UK, emissions have fallen by 50.4% compared to 1990 levels, largely thanks to technological advances and changes in energy generation.

The UK’s Data Centre Boom: A Critical Infrastructure and Economic Powerhouse 20 September 2024 The UK’s digital transformation aligns with increased investment in data centres. A prime example is the recent announcement of a £3.75 billion data centre in Hertfordshire, Europe's largest, designed to support the country’s expanding digital infrastructure. This marks one of the largest private sector investments in the UK’s data economy to date. This initiative is part of broader efforts to turn the UK into a hub for technological innovation, signalling confidence in the country’s potential to lead globally in the data industry. Read article

Achieving Net Zero Emissions: A Guide for Businesses in 2024 4 September 2024 As the urgency of addressing climate change grows, businesses worldwide are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. Achieving net-zero emissions has become a critical goal for many organisations, with 2024 marking a pivotal year in the journey towards sustainability. Read article

Labour's Vision to Make Britain a Clean Energy Superpower 17 July 2024 The UK Labour Party has outlined an ambitious plan to transform Britain into a global leader in clean energy. This initiative focuses on addressing climate change, ensuring energy security, and creating high-quality jobs. Here’s a detailed look at Labour’s strategy to achieve this vision. Read article

COP28: The Key Outcomes You Should Know About 22 December 2023 The world's largest annual climate conference of the parties (COP28) was hosted in Dubai this year. COP28 was attended by negotiators from nearly 200 countries. There was a strong emphasis on cutting emissions and increasing financial support to reach the 1.5°C global temperature limit during the conference. It ended with an agreement that signals the "end of the fossil fuel era," underpinned by deep cuts in emissions and increased financing to support a swift, just, and equitable transition. Read article

Case study: Reducing waste in the construction industry 13 February 2023 Wastage in the construction industry is widespread and well-studied. While the UK is making strides in reducing waste, there is a need to focus on utilising materials more efficiently to avoid the build-up of waste to begin with. Without proper planning and waste management solutions construction materials are produced, shipped, transported to site and discarded needlessly, and every step in that process has an energy cost and environmental impact. Read article

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