Schools required to have Climate Action Plan, sustainability lead by September 2025
Schools in England must have a Climate Action Plan in place by September 2025, as mandated by the UK’s Department for Education (DfE), with...
EU delays sustainability reporting requirements for large companies
This page was reviewed and updated on 25/07/25.
The European Commission has confirmed a two-year delay to several new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements,...
EU simplifies Sustainability Taxonomy as part of Omnibus I reforms
This page was reviewed and updated on 25/07/25.
The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act to streamline how companies report against the EU Taxonomy...
ESG vs. CSR: What’s the difference? A simple guide for UK businesses
Businesses are under increasing pressure to show they take sustainability and social responsibility seriously. But with so many terms in use, it’s easy to...
UK government to introduce new Circular Economy Strategy
The UK government has announced plans to publish a new Circular Economy Strategy this autumn. The strategy will focus on reducing waste and reusing...
Sustainability, ESG, net zero: What’s the difference? Your business explainer
Demand from consumers and professional boards alike is driving change in how businesses approach sustainability. However, with growing terminology and compliance frameworks, understanding key...
Sustainable Development Goals: What your business needs to know
Net zero, ESG, and sustainability aren’t just buzzwords anymore—they’re essential to modern business strategy. A crucial part of this strategy involves aligning with the...
Companies leading on emissions reductions have tied executive pay to ESG targets
New research from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) highlights a clear pattern among companies making strong progress in reducing emissions: accountability starts in the...
Understanding double materiality vs. single materiality in ESG reporting
Materiality assessments are formal processes to help businesses identify Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities, risks, and opportunities. Now, they have found a permanent...
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...
