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At the Hub we aim to provide organisations with independent advice, news and information on UK energy efficiency and carbon reporting legislation. Stay up to date with SECR, ESOS and other mandatory compliance schemes here.

What’s happening with SECR?

The government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Scheme (SECR) has been running since 2019. What can we expect to happen with it in the next...
Climate Transition Plan Requirements

Understanding net zero transition plans in the UK

This page was reviewed and updated on 01/10/25.Transition plans - also called climate or net zero transition plans - are becoming a central part...
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Transition Plans: Most listed companies still lack credible low-carbon strategies

In this quick guide, we’ve broken down the EII Renewables Levy Extension scheme: who it’s for, who qualifies, applications, and the future of the levy itself.
ESOS phase 4

ESOS Phase 3 and 4: Where we are now

This page was reviewed and updated on 19/08/25. The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme is a mandatory scheme requiring large UK businesses to report on their energy use...
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EU delays sustainability reporting requirements for large companies

This page was reviewed and updated on 25/07/25. The European Commission has confirmed a two-year delay to several new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements,...
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UK Industrial Strategy targets cheaper energy, faster grid access, and green growth

This page was reviewed and updated on 23/06/25. The UK government has unveiled its first Industrial Strategy in eight years, outlining a ten-year plan to...
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New guidance released to align financial and climate transition plans

While climate transition plans are increasingly mandatory across the UK, transition plans are more likely to fail without being backed by financial strategy. A...
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ESOS: New template for Progress Update submissions

With six months to go until the next ESOS deadline, the Environment Agency has published a template to help organisations complete their first Progress...
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Understanding transition plans in the UK and their role in net zero

This article is over 6 months old. Read our latest update on climate transition plan requirements.Transition plans are essential for UK organisations aiming to...
MEES regulations for commercial properties delayed to 2028

MEES regulations for commercial properties delayed to 2028

This article was written in March 2025. See our most recent article for an update on MEES.In February 2024, the government pushed back interim requirements...

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