EU Council approves delay to CSRD and CSDDD
The European Council has approved a proposal to delay the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence rules. This includes the Corporate Sustainability...
Corporate Net-Zero Standard: SBTi launches updated draft and call for feedback
A new draft of the SBTi’s revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard is now live and open for consultation. Initially launched in 2021, the Standard represented...
Welsh decarbonisation funding allocates £10m to higher education
Higher and further education institutions in Wales can now apply for additional funding to improve their buildings' energy efficiency through the Digarbon scheme.
First launched...
Sustainability, ESG, net zero: What’s the difference? Your business explainer
Demand from consumers and professional boards alike is driving change in how businesses approach sustainability. However, with growing terminology and compliance frameworks, understanding key...
Sustainable Development Goals: What your business needs to know
Net zero, ESG, and sustainability aren’t just buzzwords anymore—they’re essential to modern business strategy. A crucial part of this strategy involves aligning with the...
After the ESOS Action Plan: What’s next for organisations?
If your organisation is in scope of ESOS, the Action Plan deadline has now passed - 5th March 2025 was the final date for...
Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: What it means for the energy sector and UK...
It’s been well over a month since the government unveiled ambitious reforms to the UK’s energy system with the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan....
New NHS green plan guidance published ahead of July 2025 deadline
NHS England has published new, statutory guidance to help integrated care boards (ICBs), NHS trusts and foundation trusts update their green plans for the next...
Government issues update on ESOS Phase 4 and 5
In its latest newsletter, the Environment Agency has outlined some important changes to ESOS Phase 4 (the current phase) and Phase 5 (2027 –...
UK government relaunches Net Zero Council to support green transition
The government has relaunched the Net Zero Council, a cohort of business, finance, and civil society leaders providing strategic advice to accelerate UK decarbonisation.
The...