UK sets target to cut GHG emissions by 81% by 2035
The UK has officially submitted its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2035, setting an ambitious goal to reduce all greenhouse gas emissions by at...
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...
New guidance released to align financial and climate transition plans
While climate transition plans are increasingly mandatory across the UK, transition plans are more likely to fail without being backed by financial strategy. A...
“Fair prices and targeted support”: CBI urges action from government on high energy bills
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is urging the government to remove net zero policy costs from electricity bills, claiming these costs are harming...
UK Spending Review 2025: Key energy and net zero takeaways
The UK government has published its 2025 Spending Review, outlining major public funding allocations across clean energy, sustainable transport and infrastructure. The document sets...
Powering competition: what the government’s energy plans mean for energy-intensive businesses
Nathan Bend, Strategic Account Manager at Sustainable Energy First explains why the Modern Industrial Strategy has concrete benefits.The UK government’s Modern Industrial Strategy sets...
EU companies want stricter sustainability standards, survey finds
A new survey shows that most European businesses support stronger sustainability reporting and due diligence rules than those proposed under the EU’s “Omnibus” simplification...
EU Parliament rejects Omnibus compromise on sustainability reporting and due diligence rules
The European Parliament has voted against a proposal to simplify EU sustainability reporting and due diligence laws, leaving businesses waiting for clarity on what...
COP 30: your 5-minute guide
The world’s longest-running climate conference is in its 30th year. But what is COP 30? Get up to speed in the time it takes...
COP30 | What Three Decades Of COP Means For Business
COP30 was anticipated to be an “action” COP, but did the global climate event live up to its hopes?
The event ran late...
