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This guide was first published in 2020. It was reviewed and updated by Sustainable Energy First in September 2026. Businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce their emissions from both stakeholders and compliance requirements. For many organisations, Scope 3...

Andy Burnham has confirmed he will be running to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister. If he’s successful, what can businesses expect from his energy policy? “We do need to bring down water bills, energy bills,...

Businesses in certain sectors can get lower charges on their energy bills through a Climate Change Agreement (CCA). 2026 saw the start of a new six-year phase for this scheme. Here is Sustainable Energy First’s quick guide. What is...

Following the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) recommendations on the Seventh Carbon Budget, the UK government has proposed a legally binding carbon reduction target for the period 2038-2042. The recommended level of greenhouse gas emissions over this five-year period...

The King’s Speech has set out the UK government’s legislative priorities for the year ahead, with energy security, electrification and infrastructure reform placed firmly at the centre of the agenda. For the energy and sustainability sector, the biggest announcement...