Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the amount removed from the atmosphere is key to helping the UK meet its net zero targets by 2050. This topic showcases how the decarbonisation of all industries is crucial to achieve this and increasingly digital methods are being implemented across public, private and charity sectors in new and innovative ways for this purpose. We also cover the emerging concerns about energy use relating to the growing use of AI. The UK digital transformation ecosystem is leading the way in this work and our annual Net Zero 50 List represents the top 50 individuals, initiatives, products and services helping us reach Net Zero in the UK.
September 2025
In an increasingly digital world, cities have a powerful opportunity – andresponsibility – to use technology not just for progress, but for good. Sunderland is leading by example. Recently recognised with the Digital Leaders People’s Choice Award and shortlisted in the Social Transformation category, Sunderland’s […]
September 2025
Who’d be a Charge Point Operator (CPO)? As UK transport accelerates toward a low-emission future, CPOs must scale networks, anticipate demand, balance regional discrepancies and leverage grid capacity, all while providing a seamless customer experience and working towards profitability. While past years focused on scaling […]
September 2025
In ‘Why AI poses a threat to Net Zero goals‘, we discussed the sustainability challenges associated with AI as well as the barriers for organisations to overcome them. Since then, AI has been in the spotlight more and more for its impact on the environment, […]
June 2025
Every year, as the climate emergency becomes more urgent and the calls for action grow louder, I find myself asking the same question: who is really leading the way? Who, beyond the headlines and the high-level pledges, is actually moving the needle when it comes […]
May 2025
Public procurement isn’t just about purchasing. It’s one of the most powerful tools local governments have to drive economic growth, innovation, and social impact. At IPEC, we’ve long recognised this potential. That’s why we commissioned IPEC Research, a collaboration of leading experts from the University […]
April 2025
In an era where technology drives innovation in virtually every aspect of our lives, Concessionary Travel is no exception. As councils strive for greater efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability, the digitisation of Concessionary Travel emerges as a beacon of progress. Historically paper-based and often cumbersome, Concessionary […]
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