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As a principal partner of @COP26 we’re delighted the US will be re-joining the Paris Agreement. We’re looking forward to welcoming Governments from across the globe to Glasgow.
#TogetherForOurPlanet | #COP26Ambition
The US decision to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement is great news. We look forward to working with our counterparts at @StateDept and @WhiteHouse to rally the world to take bold climate action ahead of @COP26 in Glasgow.
#TogetherForOurPlanet | #COP26Ambition
SSE was the first company to publish a “Just Transition” plan, to protect workers and communities as the UK moves towards #netzero. 👷♂️🏡🌍👷♀️
https://www.sse.com/news-and-views/2020/11/sse-publishes-just-transition-strategy/
Our @ssencommunity business reports forecast rapid growth in the electrification of transport and heat. https://www.sse.com/news-and-views/2021/01/new-reports-forecasts-rapid-growth-in-the-electrification-of-transport-and-heat/
@SSE apprentice inductions in 1975 vs. mid-pandemic in 2021. 46 years on, we are proud we're still training new generations of apprentices and engineers. Information on new apprenticeship opportunities coming soon, register your interest here https://bit.ly/38CZMcE
2Last year, we awarded £326,000 to the new the Armadale Hall project in Sutherland. Now, it's finished and being used in the fight against #COVID19. Well done to all the volunteers for getting it prepared for this vital role. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/2814367/village-hall-vaccinations/
🌍 The @IEA's plans are encouraging. Collaboration between govt and business, and private sector investment, will be the engine of change.
Our greenprint sets out how we are working for a green recovery from #corornavirus in support of #netzero ambitions: https://www.sse.com/news-and-views/2020/05/a-greenprint-for-a-cleaner-resilient-economy/
This week the @IEA announced plans to publish the world's first comprehensive roadmap for the energy sector to reach #netzero emissions by 2050.
Read our blog on why #COP26 & the IEA are joining forces to accelerate the global clean transition.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/iea-cop-presidency-joining-forces-accelerate-global-net-simon-sharpe/?trackingId=%2B1Hvcy4S9tuZYgNmb6Wm%2Bg%3D%3D
👷♀️👷♂️ New year, new career?
We're recruiting for a number of roles across the UK and Ireland to help in the fight against #climatechange and work towards #netzero.
Follow @ssejobs and keep an eye on http://www.sse.com/careers for all of the latest opportunities to join us.
The #COP26 Presidency is proud to now have five Principal Partners:
🔹 @nationalgriduk
🔹 @NatWestGroup
🔹 @ScottishPower
🔹 @SkyUK
🔹 @SSE
Learn more about our sponsors 👇
#TogetherForOurPlanet 🌍
https://ukcop26.org/uk-presidency/partnerships-and-support/
The fight against climate change continues and SSE looks forward to engaging with Governments, policymakers and regulators from across the globe at @COP26 later this year 🌍
#TogetherForOurPlanet
"We have the opportunity to transform our world.
But to achieve this we need global solidarity, just as we need it for a successful recovery from #COVID19."
-- @antonioguterres at #COP26 Roundtable on Clean Power Transition. https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/01/1081802
Engineering is the backbone of industry and will play a critical role in the UK achieving #netzero. We’re delighted to support the #ETAwards21 and celebrate the #diverse talent in #engineering and #technology professions.
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@EqualEngineers
@RAEngNews
🎉 Happy New Year to the inspirational #engineering and #technology professionals! Get recognised on a national platform for your talents by entering the #ETAwards21.
👉 Don’t miss out and get your nominations in now: http://ow.ly/jO3F50ChfJZ
@RAEngNews @sserenewables
Looking forward to continuing to work with you to make #COP26 in Glasgow a global success and deliver the climate action the world needs 🌍
Delighted to take on the #Cop26 presidency full time at a critical moment in the UK’s leadership on tackling #climatechange.
This is the biggest challenge of our time and we need to work together to deliver a cleaner, greener world https://www.gov.uk/government/news/alok-sharma-becomes-full-time-cop26-president-and-kwasi-kwarteng-is-appointed-as-secretary-of-state-for-business
SSE is leading the way in building a greener and more resilient recovery from #coronavirus and as a principal partner of #COP26 we’re also committed to accelerating the transition to a clean energy future and meeting #netzero targets #TogetherForOurPlanet 🌍
As hosts of #COP26, the 🇬🇧 is committed to accelerating the transition to a clean energy future.
We will encourage countries, businesses & communities to embrace the benefits of renewable energy.
Learn about our COP26 campaigns:
👉 https://bit.ly/3lig5i1
#TogetherForOurPlanet
.@SSE is helping thousands of #London commuters travel by #electric bus after installing hundreds of charging points across the capital (https://www.sse.com/news-and-views/2020/01/sse-and-go-ahead-london-help-330-buses-turn-from-red-to-green-via-innovative-ev-infrastructure/).
Join #eVision - our digital event on #electrification of fleet vehicles.
🗓️2-3 Feb
👉Info: https://evision.eurelectric.org/
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Distribution (@ssencommunity) has become the first UK Distribution Network Operator to demonstrate its climate leadership by publicly committing to setting science-based targets. #climatechange #netzero
Congratulations to Norway on reaching a significant EV milestone with over half of all cars sold being fully electric!
The UK is catching up, reaching 16.5% cars sold in December being fully electric, up from 1.6% in 2019. The #RaceToZero is speeding up in the run up to @COP26.
New #Renewables milestone reached by Norway: 1st country to sell more electric cars than petrol, hybrid and diesel engines in a year 👉 http://bit.ly/2JRNZOc
We were happy to share our experience of decarbonising our vehicle fleet under our #EV100 commitment, and help Governments in the ZEV Community around the world support companies to join the #RaceToZero ahead of @COP26 #TogetherForOurPlanet 🌍
Zero emission vehicles are a crucial element of a green economic recovery 🚗
Through the #Under2Coalition's ZEV Community, governments and businesses have shared how ZEVs are a part of the COVID-19 recovery in their jurisdiction. @CAGoBiz @SSE @greenyc
#keyworkers across SSE are working hard to keep the lights on whilst building back better as we continue the fight against #coronavirus:
#COP26 takes place later this year in Glasgow and we’re proud to be playing our part as principal partner. Find out more below.
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We are at a turning point for our planet.
As we recover from #coronavirus, it is vital that we build back greener and more resilient.
#COP26 will provide the opportunity for the world to come together to commit to urgent #ClimateAction.
#TogetherForOurPlanet
We’re still playing our part in the fight against coronavirus. #keepingyougoing #poweringBritain #coronavirus #criticalworker