New ISSB standards create ‘common language’ to unite corporate climate disclosure
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued its inaugural standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 —ushering in a new era of sustainability-related disclosures in capital...
Net Zero Tracker: Only 4% of company targets align with UN climate requirements
The Net Zero Tracker report, released today (12 June), revealed that the world's largest corporations are only making nominal progress towards their climate targets,...
UK solar power has ‘untapped potential’ in commercial realm
The integration of solar power in commercial buildings has the potential to revolutionise the renewable energy landscape in the UK, according to the new...
‘Unlocking opportunities’: Government holds first Net Zero Council
Leaders from the world’s top banks, energy companies, and tech giants gathered on Tuesday (9 May) for the first-ever Net Zero Council meeting. Ministers...
Report: UK intensive industry must install 200GW of low carbon energy in next 12...
The UK's goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 requires a significant transition towards a zero-carbon power grid and the electrification of heavy...
A quick guide to energy bill support for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETIIs)
The government has opened applications for increased Energy and Trade Intensive Industries (ETII) support under the Energy Bill Discount Scheme. It’s important to note...
Social value to be rewarded under proposed CfD reform
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is looking to reform its Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which offers a guaranteed...
Two-year extension to the current Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme
The Climate Change Agreement (CCA) is set to extend two years until 2027, Jeremy Hunt announced in the Spring Budget. This means that qualifying...
Spring Budget: the energy, carbon, and green economy lowdown
Today (15 March) Jeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget. New funding for energy efficiency and support for swimming pools broke the surface, as well...
What energy and carbon announcements are expected in March’s Spring Budget?
This year’s Spring Budget takes place on Wednesday 15 March, and in our sector, thoughts are turning to how the UK green economy may...
