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.

Budget 2021 green announcements were a core feature of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget. Here's our quick summary of the green announcements

Budget 2021: the low carbon announcements

Budget 2021: the low carbon announcements Green investment was a core feature of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget announcements - but other key elements of the...
ESOS Phase 3: The government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now in phase 3. Here’s what you need to know.

ESOS phase 3: what you need to know

The UK government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is currently in Phase 3. The compliance deadline is 5 June 2024, but the Environment Agency is delaying enforcement...
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 (UK ETS) has been running since May 2021, but this year will see some significant changes. The Hub team...
A new energy performance rating framework for large commercial & industrial buildings launching April 2022. Here’s our explainer...

Explained: the new mandatory energy performance rating framework for large commercial and industrial buildings

Explained: the new mandatory energy performance rating framework for large commercial and industrial buildings A new energy performance-based rating system for large commercial and industrial...
One of the routes to ESOS compliance is through international standard ISO 50001 compliance, but is it the best option for your business?

ISO 50001: Is it the best route to ESOS compliance?

The deadline for Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is 5 June 2024. If your business is one of the thousands...
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) was created to improve and increase climate-related financial company reporting

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) reporting: a quick explainer

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) reporting: a quick explainer What is TCFD? The Financial Stability Board (FSB) created the Task Force on Climate-related Financial...
Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win government contracts

Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win big government...

Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win big government contracts New measures will soon require businesses to commit to net...
Here’s our round-up of the business energy and carbon compliance changes businesses can expect to see next year.

Business energy and carbon compliance: what’s new in 2022?

Business energy and carbon compliance: what’s new in 2022? More and more businesses are being held to account on climate through mandatory disclosure - and...
The government has announced it will reopen the Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme to new entrants until March 2022.

CCA scheme opens to new entrants until March 2022

CCA scheme opens to new entrants until March 2022 The government has announced it will reopen the Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme to new entrants.    The...
When reporting under SECR or setting a voluntary net zero target, your emissions should be categorised - here's a guide to scope emissions

Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions: a quick guide

Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions: a quick guideWhether you are reporting under a mandatory scheme such as SECR or setting a voluntary net...

SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS