Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit
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The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) is a non-profit organisation based in the UK conducting independent research and analysis on energy and climate issues. The organisation was incorporated in 2014.[1] According to their own about page, they are a "a non-profit organisation that supports informed debate on energy and climate change issues in the UK", supporting journalists, parliamentarians and other communicators with accurate briefings on key issues, and work with individuals and organisations that have interesting stories to tell, helping them connect to the national conversation.[2]

The ECIU is widely referenced by British and global press when looking for data about Climate change.[3][4][5]

The organisation was founded by former BBC environment correspondent Richard Black.[6] ECIU's Advisory Board includes climate scientists, energy policy experts, economists, MPs and peers.

The Unit is solely funded by philanthropic foundations; they acknowledge support from the European Climate Foundation and other grant funding organisations.[2]

Notable research

ECIU created a series of studies to estimate how much of the global economy committed to net zero.[7] The research reported 16% of the global economy was committed to such a commitment in June 2019.[8] In February 2020 the organization estimated that 49% of the global GDP was committed to a net zero target.[9] In May 2020, ECIU estimated that 53% of global DFP is committed to a net zero target for 2050.[10]

References

  1. ^ "ENERGY AND CLIMATE INTELLIGENCE UNIT LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Who We Are". Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  3. ^ "'UK's leakiest homes could feel the squeeze of a £50 rise in energy bills during winter lockdown'". Energy Live News. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  4. ^ Keane, Kevin (5 June 2020). "UN launches push for net-zero emissions by 2050". BBC News. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  5. ^ Reed, Stanley (4 June 2020). "U.K. Finds That Green Business Is Good Business". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Podcast: Environment special — Richard Black of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit". www.churchtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  7. ^ "World sees growing move towards net zero emissions goals – analysis". ITV News. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Report: Net-zero targets now cover one-sixth of global economy". edie.net. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Report: 49% of world's GDP covered by net-zero targets". edie.net. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  10. ^ Keane, Kevin (5 June 2020). "UN launches push for net-zero emissions by 2050". BBC News. Retrieved 7 June 2020.


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