A quick guide to Climate Change Agreements
Businesses in certain sectors can get lower charges on their energy bills through a Climate Change Agreement (CCA). 2026 saw the start of...
Renewable levies and current exemptions: a guide for EIIs
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.
Getting started: the British Industry Supercharger
The British Industry Supercharger (BIS) is a government scheme designed to support key industries by reducing their energy costs. Here we help you...
A guide to government support for energy intensive industries
This guide was last updated in May 2026.Energy costs present a serious challenge for all UK businesses, especially those whose processes require heavy energy...
A quick guide to commercial energy procurement
For many organisations, one of the biggest procurement decisions is the purchase of gas and electricity. The trusted strategies that worked in the...
ESOS Phase 4: what to do now
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now in Phase 4. Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First, explains what businesses...
Energy Advice Hub Live: Meet the experts at Sustainably Speaking this Earth Day
As part of Sustainable Energy First's Sustainably Speaking event on 22 April, the Hub will be hosting a dedicated Energy Advice Hub clinic, where delegates can drop in throughout the day to discuss their organisation’s specific energy or sustainability challenges with experts from Sustainable Energy First.
Retail under pressure: Five practical ways retailers can take back control of energy costs
By, Jon Cranefield, Head of Responsible Consumption at Sustainable Energy First.
Retail has rarely faced a more complex operating environment. Profit warnings have dominated headlines...
The UK SRS: key takeaways
The long-awaited UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) have now been published. Here’s what you need to know.
Not a new compliance scheme
The UK Sustainability...
Omnibus I Directive published in EU Official Journal confirming CSRD and CS3D changes
The Omnibus I Directive, amending key EU sustainability legislation, has now been published in the EU Official Journal, confirming previously agreed revisions to the...






















