Policy

News focusing on energy and carbon policy for the UK and Europe. The hub covers everything from proposals for new policies and initiatives to the developments of existing policy.

The official G7 photo of world leaders at Carbis Bay, Cornwall.

G7 summit: the green pledges

The G7 summit saw leaders of the major industrial nations come together for the first time in two years to tackle the world’s biggest...
Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win government contracts

Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win big government...

Firms must commit to net zero and report on emissions to win big government contracts New measures will soon require businesses to commit to net...
The government has been called to tackle greenwashing by considering climate labels for financial products.

Climate labels could become mandatory following Treasury review of UK finance system

Climate labels could become mandatory following Treasury review of UK finance system The results of a two-year review on how the financial system must change...
A new global poll of 1.2 million respondents has given us a detailed picture of public opinion on climate change.

What people REALLY think about climate change – and what they want policymakers to...

What people REALLY think about climate change – and what they want policymakers to do about it A new global poll of 1.2 million respondents...
A number of major green policies are due from the government – Here’s our list of the green policies to look out for in 2021

8 green policies for businesses to look out for this year

8 green policies for businesses to look out for this year 2021 needs to be a defining year for action on climate change – and...
The carbon & energy compliance landscape has undergone significant changes recently. Energy Advice Hub explains everything you need to know.

Carbon & energy compliance in the UK: everything you need to know

Carbon & energy compliance in the UK: everything you need to know The carbon compliance landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, extending mandatory...
Policy shortfall puts government on track to miss its 2030 climate target

Policy shortfall puts government on track to miss its 2030 climate target

Policy shortfall puts government on track to miss its 2030 climate target UK government climate plans announced in 2020 add up to less than a...
The Paris Agreement defined climate actions and obligations. But where are we now, and what’s to come next?

What has changed five years on from the Paris Agreement?

What has changed five years on from the Paris Agreement? The Paris Agreement defined climate actions and obligations. But where are we now, and what’s...
The government has launched its long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy, but is it fit for purpose? The Energy Advice Hub investigates

The Hub review: is the National Infrastructure Strategy fit for purpose?

The Hub review: is the National Infrastructure Strategy fit for purpose? The government has launched its long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy, detailing how transport, industry, energy...
Government announced: £12bn “Ten Point Plan” to achieve Green Industrial Revolution & its 2050 net zero target. Ambitious or falling short?

The new “Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution”: ambitious or falling short?

The new “Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution”: ambitious or falling short? Last night the government announced a £12bn “Ten Point Plan” to...

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