Posted: 3 Nov 2021 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back How the UK’s professional services sector can help the world meet net zero goals We are now at a critical juncture for action on climate change. Without immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, Paris Agreement goals will not be met. The only way to net zero is through governments and business working together to transform the infrastructure powering our global economy. The UK was first to commit to net zero, and has a long track record of bankable, sustainable infrastructure projects. 'In service of sustainable infrastructure' showcases the UK’s professional services sector and how it can help the world transition to net zero. $6.9tn of infrastructure investment is needed each year between now and 2030 to meet climate and development objectives The UK has one of the longest track records in green infrastructure, powered by an experienced professional and business services sector (PBS). Whether domestic or international, in developing or developed markets, UK PBS can deliver innovative, commercially viable, and sustainable infrastructure projects. Supported by PWC with case studies featuring ARUP, BDO, EY, Osborne Clarke, Mott MacDonald, Pinsent Masons, and Vivid Economics. Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Research Report Unlocking AI skills in financial and professional services Jun 2025 - A bold, practical proposal to address the UK’s AI skills gap in financial services. Unlocking AI skills in financial and professional services Research Report From commitment to action | Tracking UK financial services’ progress on the pathway to net zero Jun 2025 - The third edition of From Commitment to Action, developed for the Net Zero Delivery Summit, tracking progress of financial services firms’ net zero commitments in both the UK and globally. From commitment to action | Tracking UK financial services’ progress on the pathway to net zero Thought Piece Price (some of) it now or pay more later: the case for letting carbon markets get to work Jun 2025 - Why outdated labels are a symptom of stalling progress—and how markets can fix it, a guest blog from Gordon Bennett, Managing Director, ICE Price (some of) it now or pay more later: the case for letting carbon markets get to work Research Report Scaling the global carbon markets Jun 2025 - Building on our 2022 report Enabling the Voluntary Carbon Market, this paper reflects on progress to date and refreshes our earlier recommendations. Scaling the global carbon markets