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EU Parliament rejects Omnibus compromise on sustainability reporting and due diligence rules

The European Parliament has voted against a proposal to simplify EU sustainability reporting and due diligence laws, leaving businesses waiting for clarity on what...
Our new guide on Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts is now live on the Energy Advice Hub.

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts: a quick guide

This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025. Multi-academy trusts over a certain size are required by law to disclose information about their...
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Business Insider: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

This page was reviewed and updated on 16/10/25.The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (known as CSDDD or CSD3) is an EU law that requires...
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Business insider: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

This page was reviewed and updated on 16/10/25.Since 5 January 2023, large and listed companies in the EU have been required to align with the Corporate...
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Powering competition: what the government’s energy plans mean for energy-intensive businesses

Nathan Bend, Strategic Account Manager at Sustainable Energy First explains why the Modern Industrial Strategy has concrete benefits.The UK government’s Modern Industrial Strategy sets...

Survey: Half of corporate buyers preparing to leave unsustainable suppliers

A new global survey by Bain & Company suggests that corporate priorities around sustainability are shifting. The research indicates that business leaders are linking...

What’s happening with SECR?

The government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Scheme (SECR) has been running since 2019. What can we expect to happen with it in the next...
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Understanding net zero transition plans in the UK

This page was reviewed and updated on 01/10/25.Transition plans - also called climate or net zero transition plans - are becoming a central part...
A guide to the EII Renewable Levy Exemption Scheme & EII Compensation Scheme

Energy Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme: a quick guide

This page was reviewed and updated on 04/09/25To help energy-intensive businesses stay competitive, the UK government offers compensation for costs relating to carbon pricing....
The EII Renewables Levy Exemption Scheme: A quick guide

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.

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