UK government launches plans to build trust in carbon offsetting strategies
The government is consulting on raising the integrity of voluntary carbon and nature markets (VCNMs) to give businesses more confidence to invest as part...
UK government to introduce new Circular Economy Strategy
The UK government has announced plans to publish a new Circular Economy Strategy this autumn. The strategy will focus on reducing waste and reusing...
EU sustainability reporting: Understanding the Omnibus proposal
Proposed reforms are set to reduce the sustainability reporting burden for businesses operating in the EU. Here's the Hub lowdown on what might change.
What’s...
EU Council approves delay to CSRD and CSDDD
The European Council has approved a proposal to delay the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence rules. This includes the Corporate Sustainability...
Corporate Net-Zero Standard: SBTi launches updated draft and call for feedback
A new draft of the SBTi’s revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard is now live and open for consultation. Initially launched in 2021, the Standard represented...
Welsh decarbonisation funding allocates £10m to higher education
Higher and further education institutions in Wales can now apply for additional funding to improve their buildings' energy efficiency through the Digarbon scheme.
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Great British Energy to cut energy bills for schools and hospitals
Hundreds of schools and NHS sites across the UK will see their energy bills reduced, thanks to Great British Energy’s first major project. The...
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: What it means for the energy sector and UK...
It’s been well over a month since the government unveiled ambitious reforms to the UK’s energy system with the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan....
New NHS green plan guidance published ahead of July 2025 deadline
NHS England has published new, statutory guidance to help integrated care boards (ICBs), NHS trusts and foundation trusts update their green plans for the next...
UK Government eases offshore wind rules targeting £30bn investment
The UK government has introduced new measures to accelerate offshore wind development while maintaining environmental protections. The changes aim to unlock up to £30bn...
