UK government to introduce new Circular Economy Strategy
The UK government has announced plans to publish a new Circular Economy Strategy this autumn. The strategy will focus on reducing waste and reusing...
EU sustainability reporting: Understanding the Omnibus proposal
Proposed reforms are set to reduce the sustainability reporting burden for businesses operating in the EU. Here's the Hub lowdown on what might change.
What’s...
EU Council approves delay to CSRD and CSDDD
The European Council has approved a proposal to delay the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence rules. This includes the Corporate Sustainability...
Corporate Net-Zero Standard: SBTi launches updated draft and call for feedback
A new draft of the SBTi’s revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard is now live and open for consultation. Initially launched in 2021, the Standard represented...
Great British Energy to cut energy bills for schools and hospitals
Hundreds of schools and NHS sites across the UK will see their energy bills reduced, thanks to Great British Energy’s first major project. The...
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...
New NHS green plan guidance published ahead of July 2025 deadline
NHS England has published new, statutory guidance to help integrated care boards (ICBs), NHS trusts and foundation trusts update their green plans for the next...
UK government to launch consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards
The UK government is expected to begin a 12-week consultation on Sustainability Reporting Standards in March. The consultation will be based on the standards...
Government issues update on ESOS Phase 4 and 5
In its latest newsletter, the Environment Agency has outlined some important changes to ESOS Phase 4 (the current phase) and Phase 5 (2027 –...
UK government relaunches Net Zero Council to support green transition
The government has relaunched the Net Zero Council, a cohort of business, finance, and civil society leaders providing strategic advice to accelerate UK decarbonisation.
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