Net Zero – What is

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Net Zero means no longer adding to the total amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane. CO2 is released when oil, gas and coal are burned in homes, factories and to power transport. Methane is produced through farming and landfill.

A British Chambers of Commerce survey of more than 1,000 businesses, of which 96% are SMEs, has found that nine out of ten are still confused about what the targets mean for their business and how they’ll need to comply and make those changes to help the Government reach its target of being Net Zero by 2050.

The UK risks falling behind in its efforts to reach “Net Zero” by 2050 without faster action, according to the Government’s independent climate advisers.

The Net Zero target is a crucial part of the UK’s global commitments to address the impact of climate change and help reduce that impact worldwide.

The Government has pledged to ensure fairness and a pragmatic approach to deliver and meet its targets on the path to Net Zero. Getting the British public onboard to take accountability for even the smallest of changes in reaching those targets will be challenging. The Government must ensure that the revised plan is considerate to the working public and that cost implications do not severely impact businesses and British families across the UK. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) have a key responsibility in working with the Government and the British Chambers of Commerce, to ensure support, advice and funding are provided to local