Compliance

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UK ETS: Report shows record drop in UK carbon price

UK ETS: Report shows record drop in UK carbon price

On 12 February, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) published its ‘Carbon Market Year in Review 2023’. The report highlights a year’s worth of...
MEES regulations for commercial properties delayed to 2028

MEES regulations for commercial properties delayed to 2028

The government has confirmed that interim requirements for commercial Energy Performance Certificates of C ratings or above have been pushed back from 2027 to...
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...
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ESOS: firms given extra time to submit compliance notification

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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...
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...
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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,...
How to report staff mileage under SECR? What counts as business travel under SECR? Here’s what you need to know.

How to report staff mileage under SECR

How to report staff mileage under SECR How should you treat the emissions generated by employee travel, for SECR and other purposes? Here’s what you...
Climate risk reporting

Climate risk reporting: why businesses should prepare for more investor scrutiny

Climate risk disclosure, signals suggest, is of key importance for big business. But overall performance may not yet be up to par.
The carbon & energy compliance landscape has undergone significant changes recently. Energy Advice Hub explains everything you need to know.

Carbon & energy compliance in the UK: everything you need to know

Carbon & energy compliance in the UK: everything you need to know The carbon compliance landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, extending mandatory...

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