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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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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EU sustainability reporting: Understanding the Omnibus proposal

Proposed reforms are set to reduce the sustainability reporting burden for businesses operating in the EU. Here's the Hub lowdown on what might change. What’s...
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EU Council approves delay to CSRD and CSDDD

The European Council has approved a proposal to delay the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence rules. This includes the Corporate Sustainability...
NHS Green Plan Guidance

New NHS green plan guidance published ahead of July 2025 deadline

NHS England has published new, statutory guidance to help integrated care boards (ICBs), NHS trusts and foundation trusts update their green plans for the next...
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UK government to launch consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards

The UK government is expected to begin a 12-week consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards in March. The consultation will be based on the standards...
ESOS Action Plan Phase 4 and 5

Government issues update on ESOS Phase 4 and 5

In its latest newsletter, the Environment Agency has outlined some important changes to ESOS Phase 4 (the current phase) and Phase 5 (2027 –...

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