SBTi reports over 10,000 companies with validated climate targets
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has announced that more than 10,000 companies now have validated science-based climate targets, marking a major milestone...
Government confirms major changes to EPCs, with new regime due from October 2026
The UK government has published a partial response to its consultation on reforming the Energy Performance of Buildings regime, confirming a number of changes...
Your 2026 guide to carbon & energy compliance for UK businesses
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for energy and carbon compliance.
With new reporting standards, expanding schemes and an ever-growing list...
What is a SECR intensity ratio?
Businesses in scope of SECR have to use ‘at least one intensity ratio’ in their reporting. Simon Chiva, Head of Climate Action at Sustainable...
UK ETS news: sector expansion and post-2030 extension
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority has confirmed multiple updates that will involve many sectors impacted by the carbon market, including maritime,...
The UK ETS: frequently asked questions
This article was reviewed and updated in December 2025 to reflect new government updates.. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been running since 2021...
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 the...
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...
EU council greenlights negotiations to link EU-UK carbon markets
Earlier this month, EU member states agreed to begin negotiations with the UK on linking their emissions trading systems (ETS). The proposal follows...
EU Parliament votes to cut sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements
The European Parliament has voted to reduce the scope of key EU sustainability laws. The changes will affect which companies must report on sustainability...
