EU Parliament votes to cut sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements
The European Parliament has voted to reduce the scope of key EU sustainability laws. The changes will affect which companies must report on sustainability...
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...
Network Charging Compensation Scheme uplift to cut electricity costs by £420m a year
From April 2026 the UK’s most energy-intensive businesses are set to save up to £420 million per year on electricity costs, as the...
What are non-commodity charges and why do businesses have to pay them?
Every business energy bill comes with a number of charges separate from the actual cost of the gas or electricity. The rest of...
ISO and GHG Protocol join forces to simplify carbon accounting: What businesses need to...
Two of the world’s most trusted greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting systems - the ISO 1406X series and the GHG Protocol - have announced a...
The UK ETS: frequently asked questions
This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been running since 2021 and the government has been...
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...
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...
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts: a quick guide
This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025.
Multi-academy trusts over a certain size are required by law to disclose information about their...
Business insider: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
This page was reviewed and updated on 16/10/25.Since 5 January 2023, large and listed companies in the EU have been required to align with the Corporate...
