Tees Valley Net Zero News

19 July 2024

Tees Valley Net Zero Achieves Milestone with Delivery of More than 20% of Carbon Reduction Plans in June

UK—1st July 2024 Tees Valley Net Zero is pleased to announce the successful delivery of 76 Carbon Reduction Plans (CRPs) in June 2024. This marks a significant step towards our goal of supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in their journey to reduce carbon emissions. Tees Valley has unlocked £126,000 in grants, providing £2,000 per […]

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16 July 2024

Teesside’s Latest Renewable Energy Project: Teesworks Gigapark

Source:Public to learn more about £1bn battery storage project set for Teesworks – Tees Business

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28 June 2024

Esh Construction to Lead £2.1m Retrofit Scheme in Tees Valley

Esh Construction is set to spearhead a significant £2.1 million retrofit scheme across the Tees Valley, funded by the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero. This initiative, part of the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG 2), is a collaborative effort involving Darlington, Hartlepool, Redcar Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils. The scheme aims to […]

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19 June 2024

Environmental Product Declaration

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are comprehensive, internationally recognised, and third-party verified reports communicating a product’s or service’s environmental performance over its entire lifespan, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal or recycling. This factsheet provided an overview of EPDs, their foundation in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the standards they adhere to, and their applications. Life […]

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30 May 2024

Teesside in Final Run for £1.3bn Reactor Factory, Promising 4,000 Jobs

Teesside is a finalist to host a new £1.3 billion Small Modular Reactors (SMR) factory, potentially creating 4,000 jobs. Holtec Britain shortlisted Teesside among four potential sites to build up to four SMRs annually, aiding the UK’s net zero goals and nuclear capacity target of 24GW by 2050. The factory would generate 3,600 construction jobs […]

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23 May 2024

Embracing Net Zero: Why Net Zero Consultation is vital for your businesses 

As businesses increasingly recognise the importance of sustainability, the journey to achieving Net Zero emissions can seem daunting. Fortunately, Tees Valley Net Zero offers comprehensive support to help businesses develop and implement effective Net Zero strategies.  Tees Valley Net Zero provides businesses with fully funded consultancy support, making navigating the complexities of sustainability planning easier. […]

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15 May 2024

Navigating the Path to Net Zero: A Testimonial of Tees Valley Net Zero Program

In today’s brisk business climate, prioritising sustainability isn’t merely a choice—it’s a necessity. Stuart Keegan, Hagen Developments Ltd, provides a commendation for BringAbout’s Net Zero webinars and masterclass, detailing their significant impact on his company’s sustainability efforts. Through expert guidance and user-friendly carbon reporting software, they efficiently formulated a bespoke Carbon Reduction Plan. Keegan’s commendation […]

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14 May 2024

Five Reasons why your business needs a Carbon Reduction Plan 

Cutting carbon emissions isn’t just good for the environment – there are a raft of benefits for your business too. Here are five reasons why your business can’t afford to ignore the benefits of producing a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) Report on its Net Zero journey, plus how the Tees Valley Net Zero programme can […]

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8 May 2024

Urgency of Accelerated Global Energy Transition

New research from Wood Mackenzie warns that a five-year delay in transitioning away from fossil fuels could result in a 3°C temperature rise. This delay would significantly reduce spending on decarbonisation and impede progress towards Paris Agreement targets. Urgent action is needed to overcome obstacles like transmission bottlenecks and supply chain disruptions. Despite this urgency, […]

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23 April 2024

British Steel’s Decarbonisation Plan: Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Installation

British Steel has received approval from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for the construction of another Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at its Teesside site, a significant step in the company’s £1.25bn decarbonisation plan. Pending approval by North Lincolnshire Council, the manufacturer’s application to build an EAF at its Scunthorpe site is expected to follow suit.  […]

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18 April 2024

Storelectric Accelerates Teesside’s Net Zero Transition

Storelectric, a frontrunner in energy storage solutions, has expanded its operations into Teesside, marking a significant move in the region’s journey towards net zero emissions. Located within the Wilton Centre, Storelectric aims to catalyse collaboration and innovation within Teesside’s industrial landscape. Specialising in customised energy storage solutions, Storelectric offers an alternative to traditional fossil fuel […]

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10 April 2024

UK Government Invests £7m in Tees Valley Hydrogen Transport Hub 

The UK Government has earmarked £7 million towards the establishment of a hydrogen transport hub in the Tees Valley, a significant move aimed at reducing carbon emissions and modernizing the transport sector. Spearheaded by the Department for Transport (DfT), this initiative seeks to pioneer the nation’s first hydrogen refuelling station near Middlesborough, operated by Exolum. […]

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5 April 2024

UK Government Greenlights Net Zero Power Station in Teesside

The UK government’s endorsement of a net zero power station in Teesside is a major step forward in the pursuit of sustainable energy. The approval of a development consent order (DCO) for the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) Power project by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero emphasises the scheme’s critical national […]

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25 March 2024

Tees Valley Net Zero

Tees Valley Net Zero offers comprehensive support for businesses embarking on their Net Zero journey. The programme equipping businesses with the guidance, resources, and grant funding needed to develop and implement effective Net Zero strategies. The support is delivered by Decerna Limited on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority and is fully funded by […]

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22 March 2024

The Launch of Teesside Freeport

Teesside Freeport represents a pivotal initiative designed to attract investment, encourage innovation, and drive economic growth within the UK. This cooperative venture unites a broad spectrum of businesses around a common goal: regional economic prosperity. At the heart of the Freeport’s agenda is the growth of the offshore wind industry. By pooling resources and making […]

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