What questions does the government need answers to, and what can we expect from the new version of the Green Finance Strategy?

Greening finance: what policy changes should businesses prepare for?

In May and June 2022 the government held a call for evidence on a proposed update to the Green Finance Strategy. What questions does...
Nearly 65% of the world's largest traded companies do not yet meet minimum corporate net zero targets, a new report finds...

Report: Major credibility gaps remain in majority of corporate net zero targets

More than one-third (702) of the world’s largest publicly traded companies now have net zero targets, a new report finds, but nearly 65% of those targets do not yet meet minimum procedural reporting standards.
There have been negative reactions to the government’s recently published energy security strategy, but here's our “glass half full” take...

Hub view: Let’s not ignore the opportunities of the energy security strategy

Hub view: Let’s not ignore the opportunities of the energy security strategy Many column inches have been filled with negative reactions to the government’s recently...
Energy intensive industries scheme extended for 3 years

Energy Intensive Industries compensation scheme extended, plus support for EV battery manufacturers

Energy Intensive Industries compensation scheme extended, plus support for EV battery manufacturers High energy usage businesses, such as steel and paper manufacturers, are set to...
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UN Expert Group launched to scrutinise business net zero pledges

The UN has set up an Expert Group that will push businesses, investors, cities and regions to “walk the talk” on their net zero goals.

Spring Statement: business rates exemptions for low-carbon equipment and VAT relief for home retrofit

As households and businesses feel the squeeze from the cost-of-living crisis, the spotlight was firmly on the Chancellor today to ease the mounting pressure...

Reporting transport energy consumption: getting started

Many businesses need to report on their transport energy consumption because of mandatory schemes such as the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and Streamlined Energy and Carbon...
carbon removal technologies to solve the climate crisis

Can we rely on carbon removal technologies to solve the climate crisis?

Many big corporations have a climate strategy that involves investing in carbon removal technologies. But what exactly are the technologies currently in development, and how likely are they to help the climate crisis in the near future?
As Aviva and others raise the bar on investor sustainability, how must corporates react

As Aviva and others raise the bar on investor sustainability, how must corporates react?

Aviva has promised divestment from firms failing to meet ESG criteria. In news that’s shaking up the sector, what does it mean for net zero?
The government has announced it will reopen the Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme to new entrants until March 2022.

CCA scheme opens to new entrants until March 2022

CCA scheme opens to new entrants until March 2022 The government has announced it will reopen the Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme to new entrants.    The...

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