UK Sustainability Reporting Standards: what to expect and when

UK Sustainability Reporting Standards: what to expect and when

A new set of sustainability reporting standards for UK businesses is coming next year. What are they and who will be affected? Transparency is key...
Carbon border tax

EU carbon border tax: What does it mean for UK exporters?

If you are an energy intensive organisation and would like to know more about CBAM, get in touch with our experts at Sustainable Energy First for a no-obligations chat.
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Green Claims Directive: EU Council adopts its position on greenwashing

If you’re a B2C company doing business in the EU, you may be affected by the Green Claims Directive, which could soon be passed...
One of the routes to ESOS compliance is through international standard ISO 50001 compliance, but is it the best option for your business?

ISO 50001: Is it the best route to ESOS compliance?

This information was updated in June 2024 to reflect changes to the requirements The deadline for Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)...
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ISO 50001 for ESOS compliance: important change

ISO 50001 is recognised as a valid route to compliance with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). But recent updates to the Phase 3...
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Independent advisory body launched to support UK transport decarbonisation

A new independent council has been launched to help accelerate the UK’s net zero transport goals. This change comes at a pivotal time as...
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EA softens position on ESOS enforcement due to IT portal issues

The Environment Agency (EA) has said it will not penalise organisations who missed the 5 June deadline for registration on the new IT portal....
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Including carbon capture in the ETS: consultation now open

The body in charge of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is consulting on how the scheme can incorporate greenhouse gas removal. Background The UK ETS...
A large pile of bottles is waiting to be collected by waste management, which may see changes due to the new UK Emissions Trading Scheme changes

UK ETS expansion: what this means for the waste sector

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will expand to include the waste sector from 2028. The government is currently consulting on how this could...
ESOS Firms must register with IT portal by 5th June to avoid enforcement action

ESOS: Firms must register with IT portal by 5th June to avoid enforcement action

Organisations in scope of ESOS (the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) have less than two weeks to register on the new IT portal, or risk...

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