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