A guide to government support for energy intensive industries
In recent years, Britain’s energy intensive industries (EIIs) have faced the steepest industrial electricity prices in Europe. The net zero transition and the rising price...
COP29 preview: What can we expect from this year?
Last year’s COP boasted the largest number of attendees to date, with over 97,000 heads of state, government leaders, and industry figureheads making the...
ESOS phase 3: what you need to know
We’ve put together the most frequently asked questions on ESOS, to help you meet compliance.
What is ESOS?
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a...
EU carbon border tax: What does it mean for UK exporters?
If you are an energy intensive organisation and would like to know more about CBAM, get in touch with our experts at Sustainable Energy First for a no-obligations chat.
Norse power: How University of York slashed the carbon footprint of its Viking supercomputer
When the University of York needed to replace its ageing Viking supercomputer, a shift to Scandinavia may not have been the obvious choice. We...
NHS bidders: time to make a carbon reduction plan
As of April 2024, any business tendering for a contract with NHS England will need to have a carbon reduction plan. This requirement was already in place for large suppliers, but is being extended to cover all new procurements. If your business plans to supply goods or services to the NHS, what do you need to know?
UK businesses: your carbon & energy compliance forecast for 2024
2024 promises some significant changes in the energy and compliance policies that affect UK businesses. Here's what you need to be aware of.
Industrial Energy Transformation Fund | IETF | A Guide
The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is funding to help businesses with high energy usage to cut their consumption through investment in energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies.
Why your business should join the growing B Corp movement
In an era defined by unprecedented environmental challenges, businesses are called upon to be more than profit-driven entities. That’s why B Lab mobilised the...
The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide
In this quick guide, we’ve broken down the EII Renewables Levy Extension scheme: who it’s for, who qualifies, applications, and the future of the levy itself.
