EU reaches agreement to narrow scope of CSRD and CSDDD
The EU has reached a provisional agreement to scale back two of its major sustainability laws: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and...
What’s happening with EU greenwashing laws?
The Green Claims Directive is now on hold and is likely to be scrapped. What’s the current situation with anti-greenwash legislation from the...
Why businesses must wake up to ecosystem danger
Simon Chiva, Head of Climate Action at Sustainable Energy First, explains why the threat to global biodiversity is a serious business risk.“Global ecosystem degradation...
Energy Advice Hub Live: Meet the experts at Sustainably Speaking this Earth Day
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.
A guide to non-commodity cost rises on your electricity bill: 2026 and 2027
If you’re responsible for energy budgets, you’ll know that the wholesale price of electricity is only part of the story. Typically, 60 –...
Retail under pressure: Five practical ways retailers can take back control of energy costs
By, Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First.Retail has rarely faced a more complex operating environment. Profit warnings have dominated headlines in...
How to protect your business from rising energy costs
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and gas prices, which means energy costs for UK businesses are going up. What...
How does the Iran conflict affect energy prices in the UK?
The global situation is unpredictable. Sustainable Energy First’s energy analysts explain why we expect UK energy price rises in the medium term.
The Middle...
What does US withdrawal mean for the global climate fight?
The Trump administration has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC. The Energy Advice Hub team assesses the damage.
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Omnibus I Directive published in EU Official Journal confirming CSRD and CS3D changes
The Omnibus I Directive, amending key EU sustainability legislation, has now been published in the EU Official Journal, confirming previously agreed revisions to the...
