Understanding ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance
Beyond various compliance schemes such as ESOS and SECR, businesses are increasingly being asked about their ESG strategy. But what is ESG and how...
Not just for Christmas: could the Demand Flexibility Service run all year round?
The Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) is evolving from a winter contingency service to something that could run all year round. Here’s what you need...
UK Sustainability Reporting Standards: what to expect and when
A new set of sustainability reporting standards for UK businesses is coming next year. What are they and who will be affected?
Transparency is key...
Green Claims Directive: EU Council adopts its position on greenwashing
If you’re a B2C company doing business in the EU, you may be affected by the Green Claims Directive, which could soon be passed...
ISO 50001: Is it the best route to ESOS compliance?
This information was updated in June 2024 to reflect changes to the requirements
The deadline for Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)...
ISO 50001 for ESOS compliance: important change
ISO 50001 is recognised as a valid route to compliance with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). But recent updates to the Phase 3...
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...
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...
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...
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...
