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 in...
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...
Consultation open: Heat Network Technical Standards and HNTAS
The government has launched a consultation on new mandatory technical standards for heat networks, alongside proposals for a Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme...
Electrifying UK transport: experts explore progress and challenges on the road to net zero
This article concludes our three-part series from the latest Sustainably Speaking event, following previous discussions on the property and retail and hospitality sectors.
Transport...
Is SECR working? The results are in
The Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) scheme has finally received its evaluation, and there are some surprises.
Since 2019, SECR has required certain...
Data-driven futures: How retail and hospitality are moving towards net zero
This article is the second in a three-part series covering the panel discussions from Sustainable Energy First’s Pathway to Target Zero event. Our...
How will the new UK SRS affect your business?
The UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) are due to be published soon. Here’s what to expect from the new standards.
The UK Sustainability Reporting...
UK businesses offered up to £120,000 to switch to electric lorries
The UK government has pledged an additional £18 million to make green lorries more affordable for business, allocating up to £120,000 off each purchase...
UK ETS news: sector expansion and post-2030 extension
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority has confirmed multiple updates that will involve many sectors impacted by the carbon market, including maritime,...
