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...
The UK ETS: frequently asked questions
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme has been running since May 2021 and is set to expand into more sectors from next year. The Hub...
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...
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....
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...
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
Organisations in scope of ESOS (the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) have less than two weeks to register on the new IT portal, or risk...
Welsh Government launches £20m decarbonisation fund for universities and colleges
A new £20m loan scheme to accelerate net zero in tertiary education has been announced for Wales.DIGARBON (which means ‘decarbonise’ in Welsh) opens for...
Charging up: A business guide to battery storage systems
Battery storage, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are devices that enable energy to be stored and then released when the power is needed...
NHS bidders: time to make a carbon reduction plan
As of April 2024, any business tendering for a contract with NHS England will need to have a carbon reduction plan. This requirement was already in place for large suppliers, but is being extended to cover all new procurements. If your business plans to supply goods or services to the NHS, what do you need to know?
