Net Zero North West

Our Manifesto is the blueprint to achieve a sustainable Net Zero economy for the North West of England ⚡️ This collaborative commitment from industry, sets out the necessary steps needed to propel the North West to the forefront of clean growth Focusing on key areas of Net Zero such as Energy Generation, Grid Infrastructure, Planning Policy, and Skills, the document calls for action from, government, education and industry. Our Members: Tata Chemicals | Spirit Energy | Siemens | INEOS Inovyn | Peel L&P | Encirc | North West Business Leadership Team | United Utilities | EET Fuels

As the Road Haulage Association (RHA) are celebrating #NationalLorryWeek, we wanted to showcase Project Vanguard; a 3 year demonstration project in Cheshire Cheshire East Council and Storengy UK have built a green hydrogen refuelling station in Middlewich. Completed in 2021, the facility produces hydrogen in the greenest way possible - using an electrolyser connected to solar panels. The facility produces safe, clean hydrogen fuel that is used in dual-fuel bin lorries operated by the council and Storengy UK. ✅ Reduces +10,000 litres of diesel per year ✅ Improves local air quality ✅ Moves Cheshire East closer to Net Zero 2025 targets With road transport and logistics contributing over £13 billion to the UK economy, it is critical that this industry prioritises a smooth transition to net zero operations. It is fantastic to see large scale demonstrations of closed-loop, sustainable road transport initiatives happening in the North West, offering new job opportunities and showing other local authorities what is possible. #NationalLorryWeek #Hydrogenfuel #Industrialdecarbonisation

🌱 With #GreenCareersWeek taking place next week, there is no better time to consider the huge range of careers available in the sustainable and net zero fuels industry in the North West Check out the exciting graduate opportunities on offer with our member organisation EET Fuels

We're supporting Green Careers Week 2024 🌱 Throughout #GCW2024 we're shining a light on the vast range of careers available in the net zero space across the North West of England From clean energy generation, to green construction and manufacturing, to carbon capture and storage, Net Zero North West members represent some of the UK's biggest organisations that are working tirelessly to decarbonise industries and carve a path to create a safer, more sustainable future for our region. Green Careers Week 2024 is sponsored by National Careers Week, STEM Learning UK Department for Education, National Careers Service, The Careers & Enterprise Company, WorldSkills UK, Young Enterprise UK

Reacting to the Autumn Budget, Jane Gaston, CEO of Net Zero North West said: "We are delighted to see the UK Chancellor unveil the budget today, with a strong focus on supporting clean energy industries and driving the country towards becoming a Clean Energy Superpower. We commend the announcement of funding for 11 new green hydrogen projects, including in Barrow-in-Furness, as this will play a crucial role in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy in the North West. "The North West has the potential to lead the UK in the drive towards net zero, and investments in clean energy industries are essential for achieving this goal. The government's new modern industrial strategy, which prioritises sectors with the biggest growth potential, will be instrumental in driving our manifesto forward and securing a sustainable future for all. "We also welcome the plans for increased funding for local governments, giving Metro Mayors like Andy Burnham in Manchester meaningful control over funding for local areas. Andy Burnham was a key figure in launching our manifesto and has been highly supportive of our plans for achieving net zero in the North West. This empowering of local authorities will be crucial in driving forward initiatives that will benefit our communities and help us reach our net zero targets. "We look forward to working with the government, local authorities, and industry partners to make the North West a hub for clean energy innovation and a leader in the transition to a sustainable future." #budget #cleanenergy #decarbonisation

🌱 With #GreenCareersWeek taking place next week, there is no better time to consider the huge range of careers available in the sustainable and net zero fuels industry in the North West Check out the exciting graduate opportunities on offer with our member organisation EET Fuels

Great opportunity for anyone working in the road haulage and logistics sectors to find out more about the exciting opportunities being made available for sustainable vehicles across the North West 👇

We're talking TOO much about climate change 😤 In their latest Emissions Gap Report, The UN Environment Programme has found a "massive gap between rhetoric and reality" when it comes to countries actually delivering on their ambitions for cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Their findings say that cuts to global emissions of 42% are needed by 2030 and a further 57% by 2035 to be on target for 1.5ºC of global warming compared to pre-industrial levels. In 2023, Global GHG emissions reached a record high of 57.1 GtCO2e, growing by 1.3% compared to 2022 - This is despite record high spending on climate change mitigation. As the climate crisis continues to worsen, it is clear that more money and resources must be spent if we are to avoid the worse effects of climate change. While the UK's net GHG emissions dropped again in 2023, work is still needed to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Across the North West, we are fortunate to have a number of huge decarbonisation and clean energy projects that are moving into delivery phases, and we are well on track to achieve our ambitious regional net zero targets. As a national leader, we have a responsibility to demonstrate how government, industry and education can work together to successfully develop and deliver ambitious large scale projects to achieve net zero, just like we are doing across the North West

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6 months ago we officially launched our Manifesto at Siemens House in Manchester. Our transformative vision for a sustainable Net-Zero Future for the North West is the strategic blueprint to develop the world's first net zero industrial region. Tomorrow, we're excited to host our 2nd Manifesto Launch Event at the Houses of Parliament with a keynote speech from Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State for Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Business and Trade Our Members: Tata Chemicals | Spirit Energy | Siemens | INEOS Inovyn | Peel L&P | Encirc | North West Business Leadership Team | United Utilities | EET Fuels