Net Zero & Sustainability

Cross-cutting theme

 

Problem statement

The investigation, assessment and remediation of contaminated sites needs to meet the actions of the Sustainable Development Goals and national Net Zero ambitions to deliver carbon-neutral projects without impacting climate change.

 

Key stakeholders

• Site owners
• Site investigation companies
• Laboratories
• Contractors
• Consultants

 

Knowledge base

• Low carbon technologies
• Sustainable Remediation Forum
• Outputs of COP26
• UN Sustainable Development Goals

 

Challenges

• Embed the circular economy in projects
• Energy Transition to renewable or low carbon energy
• Sustainable remediation
• Meeting Net zero targets
• Nature based solutions

 

Member priorities

• Meeting Net zero targets
• Sustainable remediation
• Reducing carbon emissions
• Natural recovery technologies

 

Working Partnerships

• Linking site owners and innovators (universities, start-ups, small companies)
• Promoting best practice to NICOLE partners
• Promoting partnerships with innovators

 

Research and innovation stage