NHS bidders: time to make a carbon reduction plan
As of April 2024, any business tendering for a contract with NHS England will need to have a carbon reduction plan. This requirement was already in place for large suppliers, but is being extended to cover all new procurements. If your business plans to supply goods or services to the NHS, what do you need to know?
Report points to political instability as major blocker for sustainable UK investments
A new report from edie has cited political instability as a major barrier for sustainable investments in the UK. Released quarterly, edie’s Sustainable Business...
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 4 grants to become more targeted
Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) has been announced, along with plans to move away from the current grant allocation process....
UK to introduce carbon border tax in 2027
The UK government has announced it will implement a new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for imported goods, to support the decarbonisation drive.
Climate Change Agreements: A quick guide to the new 6-year scheme
Climate Change Agreements (CCAs) have been around for over 20 years in the UK; giving energy intensive firms a chance to pay less for...
The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide
In this quick guide, we’ve broken down the EII Renewables Levy Extension scheme: who it’s for, who qualifies, applications, and the future of the levy itself.
Can the UK’s Solar Taskforce create a rooftop revolution?
In spring 2023 the government established a Solar Taskforce designed to boost the UK’s solar capacity. What is it doing and what are the possible implications for business?
Who is Claire Coutinho, the new energy secretary?
Last week’s mini cabinet reshuffle saw Grant Shapps leave the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to become Defence Secretary. His replacement...
Spring Budget: the energy, carbon, and green economy lowdown
Today (15 March) Jeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget. New funding for energy efficiency and support for swimming pools broke the surface, as well...
EU anti-greenwashing legislation is coming; but are UK businesses operating in Europe up to...
Globally, the trend towards anti-greenwashing is hastening. For UK business as a whole, this has to be a good thing.
After all, greenwashing by...
