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“Net zero” means achieving a state where the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted do not exceed the gases being removed from the atmosphere so that the overall balance is zero.

Essential news articles covering climate change, net zero and carbon emissions from the writers of Energy Advice Hub.

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UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Launches.

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard launches to define credible net zero claims

A new industry-backed framework designed to define what qualifies as a net zero carbon building in the UK has officially launched. The UK Net...
New UK SRS.

How will the new UK SRS affect your business?

The UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) are due to be published soon. Here’s what to expect from the new standards.   The UK Sustainability Reporting...
10,000 Companies With Validated Climate Targets.

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...
Carbon & Energy Compliance.

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...
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Business Insider: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

This page was reviewed and updated on 16/10/25.The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (known as CSDDD or CSD3) is an EU law that requires...
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Business insider: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

This page was reviewed and updated on 27/02/26.Since 5 January 2023, large and listed companies in the EU have been required to align with the Corporate...
Climate Transition Plan Requirements

Understanding net zero transition plans in the UK

This page was reviewed and updated on 01/10/25.Transition plans - also called climate or net zero transition plans - are becoming a central part...
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Transition Plans: Most listed companies still lack credible low-carbon strategies

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.
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ISO and GHG Protocol announce partnership to harmonise carbon accounting standards

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.
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Heat networks explained: Insight from the latest Sustainably Speaking podcast

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.

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