Chris Skidmore launches net zero review
Chris Skidmore will lead the review of the Government’s approach to delivering its net zero target by 2050 and this comes a year after the strategy was published by the Government, which set out their approach to carbon neutrality. Since then, the economic and political landscape has changed due to factors such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise in global energy prices and these changes have put pressure on British households and businesses to ensure the UK achieves Net Zero without exporting industry and emissions overseas.
The review will examine:
- What the most pro-business, pro-growth, and economically efficient path to reaching net zero is
- How to maximise the economic opportunities that the target presents as well as increase innovation, investment, exports, and jobs
- What the economic costs and benefits are associated with new and emerging policies and technologies
Skidmore will report to the government with a set of recommendations by the end of this year to help speed up the transition to net zero through key economic opportunities.
See full release here.
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Teodora Kaneva
Teodora’s rich background varies from working in business development for a renewable energy lobbying association in Brussels to the fast moving technology innovation startup scene in the UK.
Craig Melson
Craig is Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability and leads on our work in these areas ranging from climate change, ESG disclosures and due diligence, through to circular economy, business and human rights, conflict minerals and post-Brexit regulation.
