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How can SMEs contribute to clean growth? How are SMEs adjusting to the pressures of climate change and low carbon? How are firms financing the transition to net-zero?

Background

BEIS is striving to create fairer, inclusive and flexible workplaces so that everyone has the change to succeed, whilst balancing home and work life. We will unlock enterprise and cut burdens to help businesses start and grow, while reforming corporate governance and improving boardroom diversity. To that end, BEIS needs research to better understand the following:

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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

Beis areas research interest interim update 2020

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  • Data driven reduction strategies for net zero

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

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  • Driving Net Zero transformation of Mid South West region in Northern Ireland

    In June 2022 the NI Executive passed the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 setting targets for Northern Ireland to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including a target for Net Zero emissions by 2050\. A...

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