New UK Electricity Superhighways.

Ofgem approves early investment for three new UK electricity “superhighways”

Ofgem has given the go-ahead for early investment in three major high-voltage electricity links designed to ease pressure on the UK’s grid and...
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme is set to enter operation in May 2021. Here we take a look at the new scheme, and how it will work.

The UK ETS: frequently asked questions

This article was reviewed and updated in December 2025 to reflect new government updates.. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been running since 2021...

EU reaches agreement to narrow scope of CSRD and CSDDD

The EU has reached a provisional agreement to scale back two of its major sustainability laws: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the...
EU Greenwashing Laws

What’s happening with EU greenwashing laws?

The Green Claims Directive is now on hold and is likely to be scrapped. What’s the current situation with anti-greenwash legislation from the...
Link EU-UK Carbon Markets

EU council greenlights negotiations to link EU-UK carbon markets

Earlier this month, EU member states agreed to begin negotiations with the UK on linking their emissions trading systems (ETS). The proposal follows...
Autumn Budget 2025

Autumn Budget 2025: the key energy and carbon takeaways

The second Budget from Rachel Reeves was upstaged by a surprise leak. Here are the energy and carbon measures that you may have missed.Help...
COP30

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...
Net Zero Census

Net Zero Census: Large businesses keep climate focus, but SMEs face mounting challenges

Most UK businesses still view net zero as an important part of their strategy, despite global uncertainty and rising costs, according to the...

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...
What Is COP 30?

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...

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