Energy efficient buildings see stronger ROI in commercial real estate, says CBRE study
Buildings in the commercial sector are still seeing a major lag in improving their energy efficiency measures, says a new report from CBRE. But,...
Latest CfD round enough to power 11 million UK homes
The results from the latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction will see a record-breaking 131 renewable energy projects receive funding, compared to 92 in...
Understanding ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance
Beyond various compliance schemes such as ESOS and SECR, businesses are increasingly being asked about their ESG strategy. But what is ESG and how...
EU carbon border tax: What does it mean for UK exporters?
If you are an energy intensive organisation and would like to know more about CBAM, get in touch with our experts at Sustainable Energy First for a no-obligations chat.
Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement: Fundamental change to the UK electricity market
Regulatory change is coming that will affect all UK energy suppliers and their customers. The reform will require electricity suppliers to settle based on...
EU approves new sustainable supply chain rules
In a significant move towards enhancing corporate accountability and sustainability, the European Parliament has greenlit the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The directive,...
NHS bidders: time to make a carbon reduction plan
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...
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....
Industrial Energy Transformation Fund | IETF | A Guide
The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) is funding to help businesses with high energy usage to cut their consumption through investment in energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies.
