What’s happening with the non-domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards?
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) set the minimum energy performance a property must meet before it can be legally let in England and...
COP 30: your 5-minute guide
The world’s longest-running climate conference is in its 30th year. But what is COP 30? Get up to speed in the time it takes...
What are non-commodity charges and why do businesses have to pay them?
Every business energy bill comes with a number of charges separate from the actual cost of the gas or electricity. The rest of...
ISO and GHG Protocol join forces to simplify carbon accounting: What businesses need to...
Two of the world’s most trusted greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting systems - the ISO 1406X series and the GHG Protocol - have announced a...
EU Parliament rejects Omnibus compromise on sustainability reporting and due diligence rules
The European Parliament has voted against a proposal to simplify EU sustainability reporting and due diligence laws, leaving businesses waiting for clarity on what...
EU companies want stricter sustainability standards, survey finds
A new survey shows that most European businesses support stronger sustainability reporting and due diligence rules than those proposed under the EU’s “Omnibus” simplification...
EU Omnibus vote moves to simplify sustainability reporting requirements
The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has voted in favour of reducing sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations for companies operating in the EU.The...
Powering competition: what the government’s energy plans mean for energy-intensive businesses
Nathan Bend, Strategic Account Manager at Sustainable Energy First explains why the Modern Industrial Strategy has concrete benefits.The UK government’s Modern Industrial Strategy sets...
Survey: Half of corporate buyers preparing to leave unsustainable suppliers
A new global survey by Bain & Company suggests that corporate priorities around sustainability are shifting. The research indicates that business leaders are linking...
Rising non-commodity costs could add up to £450k on to large business energy bills
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.
