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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
