UK government proposes changes to corporate sustainability reporting
The UK government is consulting on changes which could reshape how companies report sustainability information, with a greater focus on financially material issues and...
Webinar: preparing your Carbon Reduction Plan for changing public sector procurement requirements
Public sector procurement requirements are evolving, with organisations increasingly expected to demonstrate credible, measurable progress on carbon reduction.
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ESOS Phase 4: what to do now
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is in Phase 4. Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First, explains what businesses should...
Scope 3 emissions: your frequently asked questions
This guide was first published in 2020. It was reviewed and updated by Sustainable Energy First in September 2026. Businesses are under increasing pressure...
Does SORP 2026 require carbon reporting? What charities need to know
What does SORP 2026 actually mean for charities’ ESG and carbon reporting? Sustainable Energy First has received a few questions on this, so...
GHG Protocol and ISO move closer to a unified carbon accounting standard
Following their partnership announcement in 2025, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) have now confirmed that...
What’s your organisation’s climate resilience score?
This summer’s heatwaves have already cost the UK economy over £4 billion, according to research just out. Businesses have taken a financial hit...
Government publishes ESOS Phase 4 changes
Following new legislation, the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has been amended and the scheme administrator has published new guidance for businesses in scope...
Climate Resilience and Science-Based Targets: A Practical Guide for UK Businesses
Climate resilience is rapidly becoming a boardroom issue. From extreme weather and supply chain disruption to increasing stakeholder expectations and evolving regulation, organisations across...
Contracts for Difference (CfD): the UK’s renewable energy support scheme explained
Contracts for Difference (CfD) is a government scheme designed to support the development of renewable energy capacity in the UK. Here’s what you need...
