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.
The...
One month to go: ESOS Action Plan deadline reminder
If your organisation is in scope of the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS), you have until 5th March 2025 to submit your Action Plan...
UK Government eases offshore wind rules targeting £30bn investment
The UK government has introduced new measures to accelerate offshore wind development while maintaining environmental protections. The changes aim to unlock up to £30bn...
BBC’s first Climate Transition Plan targets ‘low-carbon future’
The BBC has announced its first-ever Climate Transition Plan, setting out a clear roadmap for reaching Net Zero by 2050. This initiative forms a...
NESO pauses grid applications ahead of 2025 reforms
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced plans to pause most new grid connection applications across Great Britain. The pause, starting 29 January...
Companies leading on emissions reductions have tied executive pay to ESG targets
New research from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) highlights a clear pattern among companies making strong progress in reducing emissions: accountability starts in the...
