Home Compliance

Compliance

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.

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme is set to enter operation in May 2021. Here we take a look at the new scheme, and how it will work.

The UK ETS: frequently asked questions

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme has been running since May 2021 and is set to expand into more sectors from next year. The Hub...
A machine in a manufacturing company lets off a large, bright flurry of sparks.

Including carbon capture in the ETS: consultation now open

The body in charge of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is consulting on how the scheme can incorporate greenhouse gas removal. Background The UK ETS...
A large pile of bottles is waiting to be collected by waste management, which may see changes due to the new UK Emissions Trading Scheme changes

UK ETS expansion: what this means for the waste sector

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will expand to include the waste sector from 2028. The government is currently consulting on how this could...
Lululemon Greenwashing

Lessons from Lululemon: it’s all about Scope 3

The activewear brand Lululemon is under investigation by Canada’s Competition Bureau after accusations of greenwashing. UK businesses in the clothing industry should take this...
A row of electricity pylons in front of a setting sun, potentially to be impacted by Market-wide Half-hourly settlements

Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement: Fundamental change to the UK electricity market

Regulatory change is coming that will affect all UK energy suppliers and their customers. The reform will require electricity suppliers to settle based on...
An arial view looks down on parked transporter trucks.

EU approves new sustainable supply chain rules

In a significant move towards enhancing corporate accountability and sustainability, the European Parliament has greenlit the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The directive,...
A person sits at a desk with their laptop, working on an ESOS action plan.

What makes a good ESOS action plan?

One of the new requirements for ESOS compliance in Phase 3 is an action plan. The deadline to submit your ESOS action plan for...
Welsh Government launches £20m decarbonisation fund for universities and colleges

Welsh Government launches £20m decarbonisation fund for universities and colleges

A new £20m loan scheme to accelerate net zero in tertiary education has been announced for Wales.DIGARBON (which means ‘decarbonise’ in Welsh) opens for...
Aerial view of Leeds city centre

ESOS: firms given extra time to submit compliance notification

/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 13-03-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} By Dan Hubbard, Head of Energy and Carbon at Sustainable Energy First The Environment Agency...
Does your business have an ESOS lead assessor for Phase 3?

Does your business have an ESOS lead assessor for Phase 3?

The deadline for compliance with Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is just a few months away. If your organisation does...

SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS