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 relaunches Net Zero Council to support green transition
The government has relaunched the Net Zero Council, a cohort of business, finance, and civil society leaders providing strategic advice to accelerate UK decarbonisation.
The...
BBC’s first Climate Transition Plan targets ‘low-carbon future’
The BBC has announced its first-ever Climate Transition Plan, setting out a clear roadmap for reaching Net Zero by 2050. This initiative forms a...
Companies leading on emissions reductions have tied executive pay to ESG targets
New research from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) highlights a clear pattern among companies making strong progress in reducing emissions: accountability starts in the...
UK government announces £410 million investment in fusion energy
The fusion energy industry is set to receive a record £410 million as part of the government’s ambition to establish the UK as a...
Renewables were UK’s leading power source in 2024
Renewable energy has surpassed fossil fuels in the UK power mix for the entirety of 2024, according to new analysis from global energy think...
Government unveils Clean Power Action Plan to achieve 2030 energy goals
The UK government has pledged “the most ambitious reforms to the country’s energy system in a generation” in a new Clean Power Action Plan...
Have your say on changes to EPCs and DECs
The government has launched a consultation on reforming the regime that measures the energy performance of buildings in England and Wales.
It is proposing changes...
UK government sets six principles for voluntary carbon and nature market integrity
The UK government has outlined six principles which aim to improve the integrity of voluntary carbon and nature markets (VCNM). These principles address concerns about the...
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...
