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UK Industrial Strategy targets cheaper energy, faster grid access, and green growth

This page was reviewed and updated on 23/06/25. The UK government has unveiled its first Industrial Strategy in eight years, outlining a ten-year plan to...
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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...
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New guidance released to align financial and climate transition plans

While climate transition plans are increasingly mandatory across the UK, transition plans are more likely to fail without being backed by financial strategy. A...
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ESOS: New template for Progress Update submissions

With six months to go until the next ESOS deadline, the Environment Agency has published a template to help organisations complete their first Progress...
The UK-EU ETS agreement: what it is and how it will affect UK businesses

The UK-EU ETS agreement: What it is and how it will affect UK businesses

Following the UK-EU Reset Summit on 19 May, the UK and the EU have agreed to link their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) – a...
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Business Insider: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (known as CSDDD or CSD3) is an EU law that requires large companies to identify and address human...
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ESG vs. CSR: What’s the difference? A simple guide for UK businesses

Businesses are under increasing pressure to show they take sustainability and social responsibility seriously. But with so many terms in use, it’s easy to...
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Government considers mandating solar PV in car parks

A new call for evidence aims to understand the feasibility of solar carports across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Launched by the Department for...
Sustainability, ESG, Net Zero: What’s The Difference?

Sustainability, ESG, net zero: What’s the difference? Your business explainer

Demand from consumers and professional boards alike is driving change in how businesses approach sustainability. However, with growing terminology and compliance frameworks, understanding key...
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Sustainable Development Goals: What your business needs to know

Net zero, ESG, and sustainability aren’t just buzzwords anymore—they’re essential to modern business strategy. A crucial part of this strategy involves aligning with the...

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