UK risks losing climate leadership position, BloombergNEF analysis shows

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

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...
Low Carbon Skills Fund Phase 5

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

£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...
Aerial view of Leeds city centre

ESOS: firms given extra time to submit compliance notification

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Does your business have an ESOS lead assessor for Phase 3?

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

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

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%

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

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.

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