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Stay ahead of ESG compliance and sustainability trends with expert guidance from Energy Advice Hub. Our ESG insights help UK organisations meet environmental targets, improve social responsibility, and strengthen governance practices. Explore articles on carbon reporting, net zero strategies, supply chain due diligence, and ESG regulations. Whether you’re preparing for CSRD, enhancing your ESG reporting, or aligning with stakeholder expectations, our resources support your journey to a more sustainable and responsible business.

Achieving SBTi Approval.

Achieving SBTi approval: Join Sustainable Energy First’s climate resilience webinar

How do you turn climate ambition into a credible emissions reduction plan? That's the focus of Sustainable Energy First's upcoming Climate Resilience: Achieving SBTi...
Energy Efficiency In Retail & Manufacturing.

Why retail and manufacturing leaders are changing the way they build the business case...

Retail and manufacturing businesses share some of the toughest decarbonisation challenges of any sector. They're balancing energy-intensive operations, complex supply chains, evolving customer...
Energy Efficiency In Social Care Buildings.

Care, comfort and costs: the energy balancing act facing care providers

For many organisations, reducing energy consumption is relatively straightforward. Buildings can be closed overnight, heating can be reduced, and operations can be scaled...
SBTi Unveils Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0.

Science Based Targets initiative unveils biggest overhaul of Corporate Net-Zero Standard with V2.0

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, introducing the most significant changes to the framework...
EcoVadis Assessments.

EcoVadis assessments explained

Our compliance team at Sustainable Energy First often get questions about EcoVadis assessments and what the rating system means. To help, Simon Chiva,...
Saving Energy In Commercial Properties.

Why data is key to solving commercial property energy challenges

Cutting energy consumption is a multi-layered problem for commercial property managers. In a panel discussion, some of the key players in this area...

Achieving energy resilience in hospitality: 5 lessons from Burger King, Maybourne and UKHospitality

With energy price volatility continuing to buffet the hospitality sector, operational resilience has moved firmly to the top of the business agenda. Against this...
CCC Report Explained.

What does the latest CCC report mean for business?

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has just published its annual progress report for 2026, assessing the UK's progress towards net zero and setting...
Andy Burnham Energy Policies.

What would Burnham as PM do for energy?

Andy Burnham has confirmed he will be running to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister. If he’s successful, what can...
MEES To EPC B For Large Buildings By 2031.

Government strengthens non-domestic MEES to EPC B for large buildings

The government has published an update on the non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, announcing its decision to require large, rented commercial buildings in...

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