A quick guide to the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS)
This article was first written in April 2026. It was most recently updated on 29 September 2026. The application window for the British Industrial...
161 organisations fined for ESOS non-compliance
The Environment Agency (EA) is continuing to take action against organisations that have failed to meet their Phase 3 Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme...
Webinar: preparing your Carbon Reduction Plan for changing public sector procurement requirements
Public sector procurement requirements are evolving, with organisations increasingly expected to demonstrate credible, measurable progress on carbon reduction.
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ESOS Phase 4: what to do now
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is in Phase 4. Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First, explains what businesses should...
Scope 3 emissions: your frequently asked questions
This guide was first published in 2020. It was reviewed and updated by Sustainable Energy First in September 2026. Businesses are under increasing pressure...
Business energy costs rise 25% as wholesale prices and network charges bite
Business energy costs have risen by 25% since February, with higher wholesale prices, summer heatwaves and rising policy and network charges adding pressure...
Does SORP 2026 require carbon reporting? What charities need to know
What does SORP 2026 actually mean for charities’ ESG and carbon reporting? Sustainable Energy First has received a few questions on this, so...
NHS carbon reporting: what suppliers need to prepare for in 2027
NHS requirements for suppliers are changing again. From April 2027, higher-value NHS procurements and new NHS frameworks will be subject to expanded Carbon...
Government publishes ESOS Phase 4 changes
Following new legislation, the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has been amended and the scheme administrator has published new guidance for businesses in scope...
UK ETS maritime expansion: What businesses need to know
As of 1 July, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) has expanded to include the maritime sector, bringing new compliance obligations to...
