Government reveals plans for UK’s first hydrogen certification scheme
The UK government has announced plans for a new, globally-recognised certification scheme to verify the sustainability of low carbon hydrogen and build sector transparency.
Currently,...
£6m funding awarded to accelerate industry decarbonisation
The government-funded Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) has given out roughly £6 million to help the biggest industrial clusters in the UK...
Energy and carbon compliance in 2023: what you need to know
The compliance landscape for UK businesses, especially those over a certain size, is continually evolving. Here’s what you need to be aware of in...
Carbon offsetting: Can new standards increase industry accountability?
The integrity of the carbon offsetting market is under fire after journalists from the Guardian, SourceMaterial, and Die Ziet have reported that more than...
What does the government’s Net Zero Review mean for businesses?
How can the UK deliver its net zero targets in a way that is affordable, efficient, and pro-business? That was the question at the...
The new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses: what you need to know
The government has confirmed the details of a new energy discount scheme for businesses, charities and the public sector, ahead of the current Energy...
ISSB sets out guidance for Scope 3 emission disclosures
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has announced a series of guidelines and reliefs to help companies report their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions...
Routes to ESOS compliance
We are currently in Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), which ends in December 2023. At the time of writing (Dec...
Supermarkets call for removal of barriers surrounding renewables investment
Supermarkets are calling for the government to lift the policy barrier to regulation for renewables – saying that otherwise the government’s goal of reaching...
Hydrogen and CCUS: everything your business needs to know
The energy market is rapidly changing, and businesses are seeking alternative energy sources that meet their security, affordability, and sustainability needs.
Coupled with carbon capture,...
