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...
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 explained
Our compliance team at Sustainable Energy First often get questions about EcoVadis assessments and what the rating system means. To help, Simon Chiva,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Businesses in England could install small wind turbines without planning permission
Private and public sector organisations in England could soon install small onshore wind turbines without the need for planning permission, under government proposals announced...
Government adopts Carbon Budget target to achieve 87% emissions cut by 2040
Following the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) recommendations on the Seventh Carbon Budget, the UK government has proposed a legally binding carbon reduction target...
