Your 2026 guide to carbon & energy compliance for UK businesses
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for energy and carbon compliance.
With new reporting standards, expanding schemes and an ever-growing list...
What is a SECR intensity ratio?
Businesses in scope of SECR have to use ‘at least one intensity ratio’ in their reporting. Simon Chiva, Head of Climate Action at Sustainable...
The UK ETS: frequently asked questions
This article was reviewed and updated in December 2025 to reflect new government updates.. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been running since 2021...
EU reaches agreement to narrow scope of CSRD and CSDDD
The EU has reached a provisional agreement to scale back two of its major sustainability laws: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the...
What’s happening with EU greenwashing laws?
The Green Claims Directive is now on hold and is likely to be scrapped. What’s the current situation with anti-greenwash legislation from the...
EU Parliament votes to cut sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements
The European Parliament has voted to reduce the scope of key EU sustainability laws. The changes will affect which companies must report on sustainability...
EU Parliament rejects Omnibus compromise on sustainability reporting and due diligence rules
The European Parliament has voted against a proposal to simplify EU sustainability reporting and due diligence laws, leaving businesses waiting for clarity on what...
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts: a quick guide
This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025.
Multi-academy trusts over a certain size are required by law to disclose information about their...
Business insider: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
This page was reviewed and updated on 27/02/26.Since 5 January 2023, large and listed companies in the EU have been required to align with the Corporate...
EU Omnibus vote moves to simplify sustainability reporting requirements
The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has voted in favour of reducing sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations for companies operating in the EU.The...
