Environment Agency confirms enforcement approach for ESOS Action Plans
The Environment Agency (EA) has set out the government’s enforcement position for firms in scope of ESOS who fail to submit an Action Plan.
Action...
UK launches Global Clean Power Alliance at G20 Summit
The UK Government has unveiled the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA), a coalition to help fast-track the global transition to clean energy. Announced at...
Ofgem unveils reforms to accelerate grid connections, tackle “phantom” projects
Last week, Ofgem announced a comprehensive plan to expedite grid connections. It will challenge network operators to connect renewable and storage projects faster. These...
Autumn Budget 2024: What’s in store for business and the energy sector?
Rachel Reeves made history as the first woman to hold up the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s red box. But will her Budget for autumn...
Understanding double materiality vs. single materiality in ESG reporting
Materiality assessments are formal processes to help businesses identify Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities, risks, and opportunities. Now, they have found a permanent...
Government reveals details of new 6-year Climate Change Agreements Scheme
The government has published its plans for a new Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme, offering tax incentives for industrial energy efficiency.
The CCA scheme is...
UK “highly vulnerable” to energy price shocks, say experts
A coalition of energy experts warns that the UK is dangerously underprepared for a future energy crisis. A report from the Energy Crisis Commission,...
CCUS investment: What is actually happening and when?
In the lead-up to this month’s UK investment summit, the government announced “a new era for clean energy investment and jobs” thanks to carbon...
IEA: Renewables to power half of world’s electricity by 2030 but miss COP28 goals
The capacity of renewable energy is set to expand over the next decade, with the latest IEA report predicting renewables to power almost half...
Energy efficient buildings see stronger ROI in commercial real estate, says CBRE study
Buildings in the commercial sector are still seeing a major lag in improving their energy efficiency measures, says a new report from CBRE. But,...
