The UK ETS: frequently asked questions
This article was reviewed and updated in December 2025 to reflect new government updates.. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been running since 2021...
EU reaches agreement to narrow scope of CSRD and CSDDD
The EU has reached a provisional agreement to scale back two of its major sustainability laws: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and...
What’s happening with EU greenwashing laws?
The Green Claims Directive is now on hold and is likely to be scrapped. What’s the current situation with anti-greenwash legislation from the...
EU council greenlights negotiations to link EU-UK carbon markets
Earlier this month, EU member states agreed to begin negotiations with the UK on linking their emissions trading systems (ETS). The proposal follows...
EU Parliament votes to cut sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements
The European Parliament has voted to reduce the scope of key EU sustainability laws. The changes will affect which companies must report on sustainability...
Network Charging Compensation Scheme uplift to cut electricity costs by £420m a year
From April 2026 the UK’s most energy-intensive businesses are set to save up to £420 million per year on electricity costs, as the...
What are non-commodity charges and why do businesses have to pay them?
Every business energy bill comes with a number of charges separate from the actual cost of the gas or electricity. The rest of...
ISO and GHG Protocol join forces to simplify carbon accounting: What businesses need to...
Two of the world’s most trusted greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting systems - the ISO 1406X series and the GHG Protocol - have announced a...
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts: a quick guide
This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025.
Multi-academy trusts over a certain size are required by law to disclose information about their...
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...
