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...
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....
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...
Lessons from Lululemon: it’s all about Scope 3
The activewear brand Lululemon is under investigation by Canada’s Competition Bureau after accusations of greenwashing. UK businesses in the clothing industry should take this...
UK energy: Wind was largest power source over winter months
Last winter, wind power emerged as Britain's largest single source of electricity. Onshore and offshore wind turbines generated 20% more electricity than gas-fired power...
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...
Polling shows strong support for pro-renewables policies
After this month’s local elections, Rishi Sunak and the Conservative party are surely searching for campaign messaging that will resonate ahead of the upcoming...
UK rockets nuclear forward with £196m investment
The government has announced a large investment in UK nuclear as well as a new consultation on nuclear fusion.UK to step forward as nuclear...
Norse power: How University of York slashed the carbon footprint of its Viking supercomputer
When the University of York needed to replace its ageing Viking supercomputer, a shift to Scandinavia may not have been the obvious choice. We...
