News & Insights
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Business climate action in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Insights from a panel discussion on 29th October 2021, co-hosted by the Centre for Climate Engagement and the Institute of Directors (IoD) East of England to raise awareness… More
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Boards to put climate transition at the heart of corporate strategy
On 2 November 2021, the Climate Governance Initiative released a statement, calling on board directors to put net zero at the heart of business strategy. More
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UK Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener
This summary highlights the main points in the UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy, and what it means for non-executive directors. More
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The importance of local authorities in tackling climate change
Ahead of COP26 – the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow – the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum hosted a panel discussion on the role of local… More
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Discussion Paper: Carbon Offsetting and Nature-based Solutions
Throughout 2021, the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum ran a small reading group on carbon offsetting using nature-based solutions to climate change. This discussion paper summarises some of the… More
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Carbon offsetting explained
Carbon offsetting is becoming increasingly common as part of corporate climate strategies, but is subject to significant debate. This explainer provides a simple overview of offsetting and some… More
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Addressing Climate Change in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
This report proposes new areas for climate action in the region including a crucial focus on a just transition, new recommendations for business and industry, waste, and the… More
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Climate Change 2021 – The Physical Science Basis
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report shows that human activity is unequivocally driving changes to the climate at an unprecedented scale. The science indicates there… More
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UK Pension Schemes Act 2021 – new regulations to enhance climate disclosure
In February 2021, the UK’s Pension Schemes Act received Royal Assent, paving the way for fundamental change to the UK pensions landscape. The Act introduces new requirements in… More
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Summary: Independent assessment of UK climate risk
The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) third independent climate risk assessment for the UK indicates that even if the world takes ambitious climate action, the UK will face notable… More
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Scope emissions explained
Knowing where your company’s emissions are made is an important step in setting robust and measurable targets. Read this explainer to understand Scope emissions and how to define… More