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instituteofsustainabilitystudies.com
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https://instituteofsustainabilitystudies.com/insights/guides/uk-sustainabilit…
The UK Government’s strategy focuses on renewable energy expansion, decarbonising transport and industry, boosting energy efficiency, and investing in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Policies like the Net Zero Strategy, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate are driving these efforts. Additionally, nature-based solutions and green finance initiatives are playing a key role in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. [...] The UK sustainability goals are among the most ambitious in the world, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Key milestones include reducing emissions by 68 percent by 2030 and 78 percent by 2035 (compared to 1990 levels). [...] With the news that the UK will ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, UK businesses need to get ahead and electrify their transport and fleet operations. Transition your company cars and delivery fleets to electric vehicles and install EV charging stations. Additionally, encourage your employees to use cycle-to-work schemes or public transport.
#### Engage employees and build a sustainable culture
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linkedin.com
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-can-business-do-improve-uks-performance-
There are many ways to partner to achieve the Goals. Partner with your supply chain to address your own impacts. Partner with your industry to
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unglobalcompact.org.uk
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https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/what-can-business-do-to-improve-the-uks-pe…
Steve Kenzie, Executive Director at UN Global Compact Network UK, shares his top five tips for businesses who want to help the UK achieve the Goals.
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gov.uk
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implementing-the-sustainable-devel…
| Secure world-class free trade agreements and reduce market access barriers, ensuring that consumers and businesses can benefit from both |
| Deliver economic growth to all the nations and regions of the UK through attracting and retaining inward investment |
| Support UK business to take full advantage of trade opportunities, including those arising from delivering FTAs, facilitating UK exports | [...] | Champion the rules-based international trading system and operate the UK’s new trading system, including by protecting UK businesses from unfair trade practices |
| Maximise employment across the country to aid economic recovery following COVID-19 |
| Improve opportunities for all through work, including groups that are currently under-represented in the workforce |
| Address poverty through enabling progression into the workforce and increasing financial resilience | [...] The UK was at the forefront of negotiating the SDGs and will be at the forefront of delivering them. The UK lobbied hard to make sure the SDGs support the continuation of work undertaken through the MDGs.
The UK Government published a Voluntary National Review reporting on the UK’s progress so far on delivering the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in June 2019. This is due to be presented at the UN High Level Political Forum in July 2019.
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gov.uk
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https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/council-for-sustainable-business
businesses can help achieve the Environmental Improvement Plan goals and targets
the government can help businesses in meeting these goals
business can be mobilised to take further action [...] multiple policy recommendations on plastics which contributed to Defra’s waste and resources strategy
carbon dashboards - business roadmaps to net zero carbon, exposing how individual sectors will get to net zero, including what and why will be the easy or the most difficult changes
initiatives encouraging UK businesses to move towards net zero and improve biodiversity [...] The government’s Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) sets out government’s goals for improving the environment and the actions it will take to ensure that we leave it in a better state than we found it. It details how the government will work with businesses, communities and other stakeholders to achieve this.
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british-business-bank.co.uk
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https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/business-guidance/guidance-articles/s…
The Together for our Planet campaign encourages small businesses of up to 250 employees to visit the UK Business Climate Hub and begin their journey to net zero by making the SME Climate Commitment.
This pledge is to halve greenhouse gas emissions before 2030 and achieve net zero emissions before 2050 whilst sharing information on their progress each year. [...] ## Select audience
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# What is the UK Business Climate Hub?
The Government has launched the Together for our Planet campaign, calling on every small business in the UK to take small, practical steps to halve their emissions by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement. [...] No matter how small your business or what industry you’re in, your commitment could make a real difference – to your business, to your customers, to your community, and to the planet.
## The Government’s commitment to net zero
Even the smallest businesses produce carbon emissions through buildings, vehicles, or its supply chain.
The Government is asking you to commit to cutting those carbon emissions in half by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2050.
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business.gov.uk
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https://www.business.gov.uk/invest-in-uk/sectors/green-finance-and-innovation
## Business and government support
The UK will harness the international reputation of its financial sector to encourage private investment into supporting innovation and managing climate financial risk. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is encouraging investment via several initiatives.
The Clean Growth Fund (CGF) is a new £40 million fund that combines a £20 million investment from the government, alongside £20 million from 2 private sector investors. [...] The UK will also implement a green taxonomy that defines which economic and innovation driven activities tackle climate change. Combined, these measures will provide investors with clarity and a clear framework to deliver the low carbon finance needed for a net zero economy.
The £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio will focus on 10 priority areas that correspond with the UK government’s ten point plan for a green revolution. [...] ### Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT), Belfast
CSIT’s mission is to couple major research breakthroughs in secure information technologies, with a unique model of innovation to drive economic and societal impact. It achieves this through world-class research, new value and venture creation and entrepreneurial approach in cyber security.
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canon.co.uk
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https://www.canon.co.uk/view/make-sdgs-work-for-your-business
1) Build the SDGs into your business strategy · 2) Make coordination and accountability your keywords · 3) Find strength in numbers