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...
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...
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.
A guide to government support for energy intensive industries
This guide was reviewed and updated in August 2025.UK electricity prices are among the highest in the developed world. A Drax Group report for...
UK Spending Review 2025: Key energy and net zero takeaways
The UK government has published its 2025 Spending Review, outlining major public funding allocations across clean energy, sustainable transport and infrastructure. The document sets...
ESOS phase 3: what you need to know
We’ve put together the most frequently asked questions on ESOS, to help you meet compliance.
What is ESOS?
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a...
EU carbon border tax: What does it mean for UK exporters?
If you are an energy intensive organisation and would like to know more about CBAM, get in touch with our experts at Sustainable Energy First for a no-obligations chat.
Norse power: How University of York slashed the carbon footprint of its Viking supercomputer
When the University of York needed to replace its ageing Viking supercomputer, a shift to Scandinavia may not have been the obvious choice. We...
NHS bidders: time to make a carbon reduction plan
As of April 2024, any business tendering for a contract with NHS England will need to have a carbon reduction plan. This requirement was already in place for large suppliers, but is being extended to cover all new procurements. If your business plans to supply goods or services to the NHS, what do you need to know?
