UK risks losing climate leadership position, BloombergNEF analysis shows
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?
Report points to political instability as major blocker for sustainable UK investments
A new report from edie has cited political instability as a major barrier for sustainable investments in the UK. Released quarterly, edie’s Sustainable Business...
A quick guide to Phase 5 of the Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund
Up to £16 million in grants will be available from 17 April to help public sector organisations decarbonise their buildings, thanks to the latest...
£60bn investment plan from National Grid to support electrical ‘backbone’ of UK
The National Grid’s Energy Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) has published its “Beyond 2030” report. It calls for up to £60 billion in investment to...
ESOS: firms given extra time to submit compliance notification
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By Dan Hubbard, Head of Energy and Carbon at Sustainable Energy First
The Environment Agency...
Does your business have an ESOS lead assessor for Phase 3?
The deadline for compliance with Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is just a few months away. If your organisation does...
MEES regulations for commercial properties delayed to 2028
The government has confirmed that interim requirements for commercial Energy Performance Certificates of C ratings or above have been pushed back from 2027 to...
UK ETS: Report shows record drop in UK carbon price
On 12 February, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) published its ‘Carbon Market Year in Review 2023’. The report highlights a year’s worth of...
SBTi services expand as climate-related corporate commitment grows by 100%
The Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is expanding its capacity for target validation services and has confirmed it now holds charitable status as an organisation....
UK businesses: your carbon & energy compliance forecast for 2024
2024 promises some significant changes in the energy and compliance policies that affect UK businesses. Here's what you need to be aware of.