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An overview of EY news in the UK:

UK businesses lack 'credible' net-zero plans As the UK government comes under scrutiny regarding the country’s lagging net-zero plans, new research suggest that only a fraction of top companies have actionable plans to drive down emissions.
06 April 2023
Businesses and investors clash over sustainability efforts The gap between the expectations of business leaders and investors on ESG is growing, according to a new survey from EY.
25 November 2022
Electrical driving reaches tipping point among car buyers Electrical driving has reached an important crossroads in developed economies, according to a new study. For first time more people want an electric car than a car with a combustion engine.
07 June 2022
Engineering firms lead consultancies in race to net zero New research has shown that the consulting industry’s top players are accelerating their push toward major climate commitments.
31 March 2022
EY's 312,000 staff can follow a free master's degree in sustainability Big Four firm EY has launched another new educational programme with Hult International Business School.
02 March 2022
EY Carbon to recruit 1,300 people and invest £100 million Big Four firm EY has launched a new sustainability service offering. EY Carbon will support companies as they push ahead with net zero plans.
15 February 2022
Renewable projects could help G20 find 22% of 2030 targets A new report has identified a number of renewable energy projects, which could deliver 22% of emissions reductions promised by leading countries before 2030.
21 July 2021
Wealth managers failing to adapt to ESG needs face client exodus In the face of continued concern about the sustainability of economic activity, just under half of investors still feel wealth managers do not adequately understand their ESG goals.
18 May 2021
EY to be carbon negative by end of 2021 Professional services giant EY has announced that it is on course to become a carbon negative firm by the end of 2021.
27 January 2021
Questions remain on net-zero resolve of Big Four Three of the world’s four largest professional services firms have recently committed to producing net-zero carbon emissions in the next decade, while the fourth has made noises toward the same goal
15 October 2020
EY aims to become fully carbon neutral by year's end Global professional services giant EY has announced plans for the firm to become fully carbon neutral by the close of 2020.
11 February 2020
Brexit sees attractiveness of UK for renewable energy investment tumble The persistent uncertainty caused by the Brexit process has blighted many industries throughout 2018.
21 November 2018
Lawyers cross-examine Big Four for climate reporting of audit clients The Big Four have been called upon by a group of activist lawyers to explain alleged failures to signal problems of climate change reporting at some of the UK’s biggest companies.
02 October 2018
ESG increasingly important in global shift towards sustainable economy A new report finds that more focus on environmental, social and governance principles by investors can play a key role in speeding up the green transition.
13 April 2017
EY moves into Arup designed sustainable skyscraper in Sydney Sydney's business district has seen its latest skyscraper, located at 200 George Street, open its doors. EY will be the anchor tenant of the Arup designed sustainable skyscraper.
19 October 2016
The top 40 countries for renewable energy and green electricity Distributed energy resources are on the rise as a confluence of political, economic, technological and social powers begins a transformation towards a more sustainable energy system.
28 June 2016
EY: UK's appeal renewable energy destination dropped According to EY’s latest 'Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index', the UK has dropped for the first time since December 2009 to the seventh place, a place that represents the lowest place in five years. Ben Warren, Environmental Financ
23 September 2014
EY buys Australian sustainability consultancy Net Balance Professional services firm EY has bought Net Balance, one of Australia’s leading sustainability consulting firms. The Net Balance team will be integrated within EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability pra
04 September 2014
8 consulting firms partner of European Utility Week 2014 On 4 November 2014 the European Utilities Week kicks off, one of the largest events in Europe for experts in the energy utilities sector. Approximately 10.000 managers, consultants, and scientists working in the ecosystem of the energy a
02 September 2014

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