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Number of UK businesses targeting net zero by 2030 has nearly doubled

80% of companies plan to increase investment in energy management over the next year.
Melodie Michel
Melodie Michel
Number of UK businesses targeting net zero by 2030 has nearly doubled
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Energy cost pressures are pushing UK businesses to improve efficiency and adopt renewables faster, with the number of companies committed to net zero by 2030 nearly doubling over the past year.

This is according to a PwC survey of energy decision-makers at 800 companies in the UK, which showed that 47% have set a net zero target for 2030 – up from 28% last year.

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