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In this timely webinar, recorded just days after the release of the UK Government’s Clean Flexibility Roadmap, leading voices from Ofgem, Octopus Energy, the ADE, and the UK Digital Energy Taskforce e ... -
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Last month, the UK government unveiled its Modern Industrial Strategy and UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy, outlining long-term priorities to drive economic growth, foster future industries, crea ... -
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Plug-and-Play Grid Resilience: How Vehicles integrated into grid (VGI) can save €15 billion annually
Smart storage on wheels and beyond - essential for Europe’s flexible energy future Europe’s energy system faces a fundamental challenge: efficient integration of rapidly growing renewable power with r ...
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Presenting The Seventh Carbon Budget – Innovation Zero World 2025
In an insightful session at Innovation Zero 2025, Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of the Climate Change Committee, presented the CCC’s latest recommendations for the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget for 2038 to 2042. She reflected on the UK’s progress in reducing emissions and outlined what is needed to stay on track in the decades ahead.
UK Spending Review - 12 June 2025 - Key Takeaways for Low Carbon Innovation
Spending Reviews signal government priorities, both in what they fund and what they leave out. For business, investors, and innovators, strategic alignment with these signals is essential for delivering meaningful progress. In the climate space, this alignment is especially critical: the low carbon transition requires coordinated action and shared ambition across sectors.
An Interview with Dr. Yousef Alshammari, London College of Energy Economics
In the lead up to his appearance at the inaugural Innovation Zero MENA Congress, Dr. Yousef Alshammari, President of the London College of Energy Economics, sat down with us to explore the key challenges and opportunities presented by the region's low-emission shift.
Key Takeaways from London Climate Action Week 2025
This week the global climate community—spanning investors, corporates, policymakers, innovators, and civil society—converged on the UK capital for London Climate Action Week (LCAW).
Edition #23
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On Day One of Innovation Zero World 2025, we invited influential voices from across the energy sector to discuss the opportunities present in the UK's energy transformation. Host Natasha Kaplinksy OBE ... -
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Stephen Smith from National Grid, speaking alongside Chris Stark CBE, DESNZ; Lord Adair Turner, Energy Transitions Commission, and Chris Norbury, E.ON Next With the UK's ambitious CP2030 target just ... -
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At the Earls Court Development Company (ECDC), we are providing one of the most comprehensive responses to the climate emergency of any UK development project. By operating at the forefront of sustain ...
Edition #22
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tem has set out to revolutionise the way energy is bought and sold – why is it so crucial for organisations to move away from a reliance on “Big Energy”? "Because the majority of UK businesses aren’t ... -
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Last month, famous tech podcaster, Harry Stebbings, told Sifted: “The world thinks that we can’t build great companies [in Europe] anymore.” He disagrees; he thinks we can. And he’s launched Project ... -
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In our chat, Chris outlines how E.ON Next are keeping their communities front-of-mind as they work to deliver the energy system of the future. He also shares his perspective on the ways in which stake ... -
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What does it mean for a business NOT to integrate ESG aspects in business growth? According to a 2022 study (updated in June 2024), some 98% of S&P 500 companies issue annual ESG audits — a number on ... -
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2 October 2024: Visit by RWE staff and Melanie Onn MP to the Siemens Gamesa blade factory in Hull Renewable energy and a thriving, rich biodiversity in the ecosystems are essential to the future of ou ...
Edition #21
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He highlights the opportunities presented by the energy transition to workers and the wider economy, and touches on the steps businesses can take to ensure their consumers are factored into the low ca ... -
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The National Wealth Fund has almost £28bn to drive investment and growth across the UK. How will you go about encouraging green investment? "We do this in a number of ways – through our ongoing progra ...
Edition #20
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What are the biggest challenges in scaling electrification and other decarbonisation technologies across hard-to-abate sectors, and how is Schneider Electric working to overcome them? Hard-to-abate se ... -
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With governments worldwide competing to attract private sector investment to drive new infrastructure projects and meet net zero targets, how can regulation and policy incentives be leveraged to overc ...
Edition #19
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Gorka discusses the scalability of SAF, the Aviation industry's lofty emissions reduction targets, and the role innovation can play to bridge crucial gaps. Watch the interview with Gorka here. Follow ... -
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The reconstruction of Ukraine is both an immense challenge and a rare opportunity—not just to rebuild, but to build back better. At the heart of this effort is the restoration of Ukraine’s battered en ...
Edition #18
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SESSION SPOTLIGHT London, Manchester, and Liverpool have each set out innovative Net Zero by 2030 plans to address the climate challenge across the built environment and infrastructure, transport and ... -
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The issues we are facing of climate change mitigation and resilience, biodiversity loss and social inequity are global systemic challenges. This means that an intervention in one part of the system co ... -
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In April, I’ll be joining thousands of others taking part in the Innovation Zero World Congress, where I look forward to talking about the work that SSEN Transmission is doing to upgrade the high-volt ... -
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Last December, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) updated a requirement for the companies under its jurisdiction, for the first time since 2008. Going forward, when utility companies in ...
Edition #17
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With the third edition of our flagship World Congress only 3 short months away, we're excited to bring you all the latest from our London show! Visitor Registration Last week, we officially opened up ... -
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Donald Trump is back in the White House, and less than two weeks into his second term, the pendulum has swung decisively away from the Biden-era climate policy agenda - at a pace and scale few could’v ... -
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While the overall outcomes of COP29, particularly the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance, fell short of developing nations’ urgent needs, the conference did deliver a crucial sig ... -
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On 16th January, Randy Spock, Google’s carbon removal lead, will no doubt have breathed a sigh of relief: that day, the company’s latest carbon credit deals – both many months in the making – were ann ...
Edition #16
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Check out just a few snippets from these insightful conversations below. Featuring... Carlos Terol: • An Interview with Carlos Terol, Found... David Garrido: • An Interview with David Garrid ... -
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At COP29, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer seemed a little nostalgic. In a speech on Day 2 of the conference, he looked back on some of his government’s key climate announcements since coming into offic ... -
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In the past three years since COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, the world has finally recognised the transformative potential of our agrifood systems in delivering key solutions to the climate, biodiversity l ... -
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COP29, held in Baku, marked a significant milestone in global climate action. The event highlighted critical commitments, including the operationalisation of the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (P ... -
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What do events such as the US elections and COP29 mean for the oil & gas industry? Is progressing towards climate mitigation being made, and how can we more effectively communicate messages around cli ...
Edition #15
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Innovation Zero World 2024 provided a unique platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to share their visions for a sustainable future. The final part of this series explores the spe ... -
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Each year, consulting firms and NGOs publish thousands of industry reports. Some are worth skimming. Some are worth reading. A select few are worth re-reading, years after they were published. PwC and ... -
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What is the purpose of the National Oceanography Centre? "The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the ocean and its critical role in supporting life on Ea ... -
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This was the first gathering since 196 countries agreed to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which established twenty-three targets for countries to halt and reverse by 2030, alongsi ... -
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Its crushing pressures and impenetrable darkness made it inaccessible to scientific exploration until technological advancements only recently opened a window to an environment we now know to be rich ...
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The global shift towards cleaner, more sustainable energy systems is not only a technological and infrastructure innovation challenge but a monumental workforce transition. As governments push forward ... -
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The prevailing narrative in energy transition often points to a failing market as the primary culprit behind the stagnation or regression in renewable energy investments. But on closer examination, a ... -
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Startups, with their innovative approaches and agility, are well-positioned to drive significant change. However, scaling these innovations requires not only creativity but a strategic focus on key el ...
Edition #13
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While policy frameworks and technological innovations are critical, the success of these initiatives hinges on the financial support that can turn promising ideas into scalable solutions with widespre ... -
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How should the US, EU and UK respond to China’s increasing automotive supremacy worldwide? And what do we need to do at home to accelerate consumer uptake of EVs? Make sure to listen to Elena’s podc ... -
On the surface, the UK clean and green tech sectors are thriving. Last year saw an impressive £2.6 billion invested into UK innovators and increasing attention on the global stage for these start-ups. ...
Edition #12
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Innovation Zero 2024 brought 650+ speakers together in London to discuss the challenges and opportunities that will lead us towards a low carbon 2050 economy. We understand that our attendees come to ... -
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Ahead of Friday’s Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, we sit down with Sky Sports Presenter and Innovation Zero speaker David Garrido to talk all about sustainability in sport. Did Paris’ sustainability s ... -
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Last month’s London Climate Action Week (LCAW) saw the global climate community converge on London for a 9-day series of events and discussions focussed around the themes of financing the global clima ... -
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Indigenous and Global South individuals and populations are pivotal in leading climate action due to their unique knowledge systems, deep-rooted connections to the land, and lived experiences of envir ...
Edition #11
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As tourists worldwide book their holidays this summer, Alistair sits down with Earth Changers founder Vicky Smith to learn about the ecological impact of the tourism industry. Together they discuss th ... -
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Innovation Zero exhibitor Exergy3 is a clean-tech spinout of the University of Edinburgh that has developed an innovative ultra-high temperature thermal energy storage technology that is a game-change ...
Edition #9
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Chris Skidmore resigned as an MP over the prime minister’s plans to allow new oil and gas licences to be issued. Chris, who will be speaking at Innovation Zero, told us why he took the step and how he ... -
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Could you tell us about In2Tec and its history? In2tec is an innovative UK company that is at the forefront of changing the way manufacturers produce conventional electronics through state-of-the-art ...
Edition #8
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Dr Hilary Leevers highlights the critical importance of upskilling the workforce and reshaping the education and careers system to deliver net zero progress, and the ways in which government and indus ... -
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In this episode of Zero In, Alistair talks with film producer John Geddes about his upcoming sci-fi adventure series The Goldilocks Mission, and the role media and entertainment can play in educating ...
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This month, the team recommends EARTHLING by musician, rapper, and Innovation Zero 2024 speaker Louis VI. We had the opportunity to hear from Louis himself about how the climate crisis informed and in ... -
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In this interview, Innovation Zero Content Director Alistair Drennan sits down with Managing Director UK of Flixbus Andreas Schörling, to dive into the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission HGV and ...
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Introduction In an era where climate change poses one of the most significant global challenges, collaboration between developed and developing nations is no longer optional – it's imperative. This pa ... -
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For this edition of Zero In, Content Director Alistair Drennan sits down with Nano Nuclear Energy CEO James Walker ahead of his participation in Innovation Zero 2024, to learn about the company and th ... -
On Wednesday 13th December, after an extended period of negotiations, COP28 concluded, with an agreement made on the first Global Stock Take. Following an intense, and productive ten days at COP28, re ...
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Innovation Zero's Content Director Alistair Drennan sits down with Good Ripple founder Carlos Terol, to ask him about his journey through each of his businesses, his advice for fellow sustainability e ... -
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Ahead of speaking at Innovation Zero 2024, Connor Bryant sits down with Innovation Zero's Content Director Alistair Drennan to explain the meaning behind the circular economy and what a future circula ... -
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The messages coming out of COP28 this month are loud and clear. We must transition to a clean, secure and affordable energy system to overcome the alarming impacts of climate change and to reap the b ... -
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For December's edition of Zero In, the Innovation Zero team recommends Compassionate Leadership by Manley Hopkinson, who will give the keynote address at Innovation Zero 2024's Communication Forum. ... -
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Could you introduce the Earls Court Development Project and describe your masterplan? The Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) is a locally based business, responsible for driving forward the transf ...
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Time has always been political. Throughout history, how most people use their time has been defined and controlled by the powerful. But we can reclaim control. This November, our team recommends The P ... -
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Could you tell us about OXCCU and its history? How did you come to found the company? OXCCU was formed in 2021 to develop and commercialise chemistry research developed over 10 years at the University ... -
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It should come as no surprise to anyone that the climate crisis is the biggest challenge of our time. If we are to halt the rising temperatures and guarantee a liveable planet for ourselves, our child ... -
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Could you tell us about your journey and what inspired you to found Supercritical? In 2007, I co-founded Songkick - a service that helps more than 20 million fans discover concerts every month through ...
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Could you tell us about Spiber and its history? Spiber Inc. (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan) was founded in September 2007 by Kazuhide Sekiyama (Director and Representative Executive Office ... -
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“A deeply compelling investigation into our relationship with nature and a moving call for conservationism. The literary lovechild of Seaspiracy and My Octopus Teacher.” Nina Harrison, Head of Partner ... -
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What Is Climate Finance? Climate finance is financing – drawn from public, private, and alternative sources – that supports carbon mitigation, removal, and adaptation actions which address climate cha ...
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Last month, I took a trip to The Saatchi Gallery in the heart of London’s Kensington & Chelsea and saw arguably the best photography exhibition I’ve seen in years. I’m a big museum and gallery nerd, s ... -
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This month, I’ll be back in Kensington, this time for a free display on new design research responding to the climate crisis. Islands brings together the work of the 2022/23 Design Researchers in Resi ... -
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Growing up in a pastoral community was a great experience to interact with nature and wildlife. Livestock was a source of livelihoods and economic development. The connection between culture and natur ... -
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As news pours in daily on catastrophic wildfires, extreme marine heatwaves and floods around the globe, policymakers and businesses must zero in on their decarbonisation plans and impacts on nature wi ... -
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There’s a subtle creep. It’s observable in the words of politicians, in the nuance of recent policy and in the reporting of net zero ambition. The narrative that was once designed to get everyone behi ... -
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Could you tell us about Space Forge and how you came to found it? Space Forge is working towards making returnable and relaunchable spacecraft. We founded the company in 2018, after recognising the hu ...
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With July breaking records for extreme temperatures, the urgency for collective action towards systemic change is undeniable. Becoming more ambitious and serious about net-zero targets is no longer a ...
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On 25 July 2023, the EIC published its long-anticipated Insight Report, a global initiative developed in a comprehensive methodology using interview techniques to obtain enough information to draw cor ... -
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For our inaugural issue, Innovation Zero’s VIP & Partnerships Manager Amir Sadeghi recommends “The Solutionists: How Businesses Can Fix the Future” (KoganPage, 2023) by Futerra Chief Solutionist Solit ... -
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2023 is a year like no other. Global temperatures above all records. Oceans “boiling”. Wildfires, heatwaves, and floods all over the world. Shrinking economies. Let’s face it, we’ve been putting clima ...