UK firms will face 'deliberate disruption' to hit zero carbon goal

State ready to disrupt or phase out the most polluting business activities to meet 2050 target

UK companies must brace for the government to deliberately disrupt or phase out business areas that are unfit for a net zero-carbon economy, according to a report.

The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has said many companies will face fundamental change, including the phasing out of the UK's most polluting business activities.