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.

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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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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...
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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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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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.

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...

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...

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...

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 European...

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