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...
A quick guide to commercial energy procurement
For many organisations, one of the biggest procurement decisions is the purchase of gas and electricity. The trusted strategies that worked in the...
CCC warns UK is “ill-prepared” for rising climate risks
The UK faces growing disruption from heatwaves, flooding and drought, according to a major new report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which...
EU launches consultation on revised Sustainability Reporting Standards under CSRD overhaul
The European Commission has published draft revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) alongside a new voluntary sustainability reporting standard for smaller companies, marking...
Understanding the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Why it is becoming business-crucial
As pressure builds on businesses to demonstrate credible climate action, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has emerged as the leading global framework for...
Circular economy could unlock €25.4 trillion in hidden global value, new report finds
Nearly a third of global economic value is being lost each year due to inefficient, linear patterns of production and consumption, according to...
