Energy UK urges government to cut business energy bills through government-backed loans
A leading energy trade association has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, setting out proposals for cutting the cost of energy for businesses...
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...
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.
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.
3 ways for non-executive directors to get net zero on the agenda
Many large businesses still don’t have an official climate strategy, and even those that do aren’t necessarily making the progress needed. To achieve real climate action, you need to get emissions cuts on the Board agenda – but how can you do that if you’re not part of the executive team?
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...
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?
Research reveals climate pledges from leading global businesses will fail to reach net zero
Climate pledges made by the world’s largest companies will fail to reduce their carbon emissions to net zero, new analysis has revealed.
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?
