The Green Claims Directive: what do UK businesses need to know?
In January 2024, members of the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of adopting a directive to improve product labelling. This is intended to support the forthcoming Green Claims Directive, often dubbed the anti-greenwashing legislation.
TPT’s gold standard for climate transition plans: what it means for UK businesses
We asked Philip Richards, Head of ESG at Sustainable Energy First, what the recent guidance on climate transition plans means for UK businesses in practice.
Launch of gold standard for corporate net zero transition plans
The government’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has published its official guidance for climate transition plans. The TPT Disclosure Framework sets out best practice for...
UK ETS: Carbon allowances will be cut to lowest level ever in 2024
In a decisive move towards achieving net-zero emissions, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) is set to impose stricter emission limits on power,...
Are REGOs enough to cover Scope 2 emissions?
The conversation around Scope 2 emissions – those from purchased energy – is changing. Businesses that have to carry out reporting on their emissions...
Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR): where are we now?
The Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regulation is a key part of the UK government’s strategy to use the finance sector as a driver for...
Is your ESOS reporting ready for the strengthened Phase 3?
The latest update from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) tells us that the government will go ahead with previously announced...
Social value to be rewarded under proposed CfD reform
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is looking to reform its Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which offers a guaranteed...
Making credible green claims: the three golden rules
We recently explained why claiming “carbon neutral” status for your products could undermine your credibility. But if your business is taking steps to cut...
New EU anti-greenwashing legislation: a guide for UK business
The EU is clamping down on greenwashing – and it could have major implications for any organisation making voluntary green claims.
Proposals for a “Green...
